REVIEW: Monstering the Rocketman

REVIEW: Monstering the Rocketman

Rating: 5 out of 5. An exceptional retelling of the cautionary tale of journalistic hubris The story of Elton John’s defamation case against The Sun newspaper is well established among journalists, both aspiring and established. The infamous “sordid rent-boy orgy” stories published by Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie, and the subsequent lawsuits they prompted, are now a staple of UK media law teaching and a stark reminder of the excesses of tabloid j…

Monstering the Rocketman - Arcola Theatre, London

Writer: Henry Naylor Director: Darren Lee Cole Monstering the Rocketman is a one-act, solo show telling the true story of The Sun vs Elton John. Set during the 80’s AIDS crisis, The Sun falsely accuses Elton John of “sordid rent boy sex sessions”. What follows is a year-long campaign of media harassment against the Rocketman, [...] The post Monstering the Rocketman – Arcola Theatre, London appeared first on The Reviews Hub.