ROCKY HORROR SHOW PACKAGES WITH SOFITEL

Fun and fabulous musical packages at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

17 OCTOBER 2008: Feel like doing the time warp again? This time, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Street is serving up our favourite rock’n’roll musical – Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show – with a likeable luxury twist.

To celebrate the Rocky Horror Show now playing at the Comedy Theatre, Sofitel is offering a Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Hotel & Show package priced from $519* per room per night. The package includes overnight accommodation and 2 ‘A’ Reserve seats to the Rocky Horror Show.

To get in the ‘Rocky’ mood, hotel guests are also invited to experience Sofitel’s specially created ‘sweet-transvestite’ inspired cocktail menu perfect for pre or post show drinks at Sofitel’s Atrium Bar on 35 – a haven for connoisseurs of wine, beer and innovative cocktails that is open from 5pm until late every night.

Sofitel’s mixologists have shaken and stirred three new themed cocktails for theatre-goers priced at just $16.

Satanic Mechanic…Dr Frank N Furter’s own manic martini of Bacardi, strawberry liqueur, fresh strawberries, cranberry juice and lime .
Touch Me…Thrill, Chill and Fulfil with a mix of vodka, strawberry liqueur, chocolate liqueur, strawberry purée and cream.
Time Warp… Take a jump to the left into a mix of blue Curacao, lychee liqueur and sparkling wine.

One of the world’s most popular musicals, the Rocky Horror Picture Show first debuted in London in 1973 and has since thrilled audiences across the world with classic songs including “I’m Just a Sweet Transvestite”, “Damn It Janet”, “I Can Make You A Man”, “Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me”, “Over At The Frankenstein Place” and of course iconic “Time Warp”.

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Rocky Horror Package is available for sale until the end of the end of the show season (date has not been announced by expected to be early 2009) To book call 1300 306 341.

Theatre lovers can also take advantage of Sofitel Melbourne on Collins’ WICKED MUSICAL packages which will transport you back to the land of Oz while enjoying the delights of Melbourne. The offer includes ‘A’ Reserve tickets to WICKED and overnight accommodation for 2 people from just $257.50 per person (twin share) per night. To book visit www.showbiz.com.au/wicked or phone 1300 WICKED (1300 942 533).

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is located at the Paris end of Collins Street, in the heart of the city’s premier shopping, dining and theatre district. This award-winning hotel offers 363 luxuriously appointed rooms, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views across the city skyline. For information about the hotel, visit www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au.

* Terms and conditions apply. Subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel direct for full T&Cs

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