They are welcomed at the door of the castle by a freaky and strange looking man, Riff Raff, who invites them into the castle. The pair performed the Time Warp together during the curtain call, which Kristian described as a ‘once in a lifetime experience that kept on happening’. Hair should be sort of thin, and not all cut off neatly the same length. Riff's hair is stringy and dirty-looking; you may want to grease the hair with gel or lotion. If your Riff wig has beautiful, silky hair, you need to fix it.

with a slight drip below the waistline, and a long vertical bloodstain above it. A red marker works.

Mehron Face & Body Paint: To mimic Riff Raff's unique makeup, you will need to get your hands on some Mehron face and body paint. This makeup is perfect for creating intricate designs and patterns, making it ideal for achieving Riff Raff's signature look. The old-fashioned kind that look like an upside-down "Y" in front and button onto the inside of the trouser waistband. Sassy, spunky, and sweet. Columbia is known for her glitzy style and her adorable red pixie cut. You can recreate her Time Warp look by viewing an awesome DIY tutorial. Her energy and epic tap dancing makes audiences fall in love with her every time they see the film. If you love strong females, then Columbia is the right costume for you. 4. Eddie

The role has become such a big part of my life and I absolutely adore it,” said Kristian, “when I look in the mirror, I see Riff Raff as my own face now.” The actor may have gotten his costume run down to a fine art, and can transform from clean-cut Kristian to bedraggled Riff Raff in around 30 minutes, joking ‘some people take longer than that just to get ready to go to the shops.‘ As the show prepares to open at Manchester’s Opera House as part of a newly extended UK tour, actor Kristian Lavercombe is getting ready to once again step into the shoes and wig cap of Riff Raff - a role he’s played more than 2,000 times. I suggest plastic for safety. Try modifying a green 1 liter bottle (wrong shape, but shatterproof). The goblet is a champagne bowl style. After you pour yourself a drink in the elevator, hand goblet to Frank in the lab. He added: “When I did my 2,000th performance that was really special as well as it was a real milestone for me. It’s a journey in every form, you go through highs and lows and amazing experiences so that was a great day for me too.”

Who is Riff Raff?

Kristian never thought he would dance the Time Warp as Riff Raff as many times as he has done, but certainly won’t be stopping any time soon. When it comes to creating a Riff Raff costume, attention to detail is key. Here are some essential elements to consider when choosing your costume: 1. Wig and Makeup Even though I’ve done the show thousands of times, there’s still a chance you can still forget a line. That makes me a little nervous, the thought of forgetting my lines with thousands of people staring at you.”

The anklet is gold with 3 rows of silver spikes arranged in a diamond pattern. 3/4" spikes look right. Make the anklet out of leather or upholstery from an auto shop. Worn on left ankle. The 1975 and Florence & The Machine among the acts coming to Manchester venues in February - including AO Arena, Academy and Albert Hall Kristian added: “It’s a parody of all the b-films and sci-fi movies from the 70s and it’s just so over the top, kitsch, weird and wonderful and I love that about it. At Costume Shop, we understand the importance of authenticity and attention to detail when it comes to costumes. That's why we only offer costumes made from top-quality materials that are designed to withstand multiple wears. When you shop with us, you can be confident that you're getting a costume that looks and feels great. It’s been a huge learning curve doing the show so many times as you have to keep it fresh and original. It would be sad to draw a line under it and say I'd never do it again. I’d like to do it a lot more.”Frank-N-Furter, originally played by Tim Curry) was the eccentric owner of the dark and dismal castle located out in the middle of no-where, deep down in the Wilde’s of Transylvania mountains. Janet Weiss and Brad Majors didn’t know what they were letting themselves in for when they turned that car around and headed into the spooky castle grounds. Kristian has been playing the role of Riff Raff for 13 years now, and completed his 2,000th performance as the demonic butler in March 2022. However, he never intended to play the role when he auditioned for it in New Zealand in 2010. Riff Raff Wig: Riff Raff's hair is an iconic part of his look. You can find a pre-made Riff Raff wig online or at your local costume store. Alternatively, you can create your own wig by dying a white wig in Riff Raff's signature neon colors. He said: “I still get a little bit nervous and I think that shows that I care about it deeply and I still want the show to be the best that it possibly can be. It isn’t too long before the couple meet with the owner of the castle who’s name is Frank-N-Furter, Frank is a Transvestite from Transylvania. Frank invites the pair into his lab where he shows them a young being he has created in a Frankenstein like way to satisfy his lust. The birth of this create happens that night, witnessed by Frank’s two assistants, Columbia and Magenta.