Dancing, singing & fishnet stockings: Mark Sainsbury's new role

Dancing, singing & fishnet stockings: Mark Sainsbury's new role

He has one of the most recognisable faces, or at least moustaches, in New Zealand - Mark Sainsbury.

He's a respected journalist, presenter, radio host and now, stocking-clad narrator starring in one of the most well-known musicals of all time.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is happening in Hamilton on Thursday night, and Mr Sainsbury is dipping his toes into musical theatre and fishnet stockings for the first time.

Mr Sainsbury and Mr O'Brien are old friends meeting 20 years ago for an interview. Mr Sainsbury admitted he had never been part of a stage show, and that's where it all started.

When asked if he was nervous, Mr Sainsbury said "of course".

"I've done prime ministerial debates, live programmes and all that sort of stuff, but this is different."

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