THE CHERRY ORCHARD, BOTOWN and More Presented in Rose Theatre's Spring/Summer Lineup

The Rose Theatre presents its lineup of shows for the spring and summer season, 2012.  For more information, visit:  www.rosetheatrekingston.org.

The lineup include:

THE CHERRY ORCHARD
By Anton Chekhov
Translated by Stephen Mulrine
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory make their debut visit to the Rose with
Chekhov’s final tragic-comic masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard.

The cast includes Julia Hills (2 Point 4 Children, Dad, and original cast member of Calendar Girls) and Simon Armstrong (SATTF/Bristol Old Vic production of The Misanthrope).

Tue 15 – Sat 19 May
Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Wed & Fri eves
Tickets: £8 - £22
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

On The Evils of Tobacco
By Anton Chekhov
Translated by Stephen Mulrine
Free post-show performance in the Culture Café

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Acclaimed British clarinettist Sarah Williamson takes centre stage to perform Mozart’s ethereal and beautiful Clarinet Concerto. This magnificent concerto is framed by two equally well-loved works: Mendelssohn’s sunny Italian Symphony and Beethoven’s masterful Symphony No.4. A concert not to be missed.

Sun 20 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £12 - £32
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
Based on the picture book by
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Created in Tall Stories’ unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines physical storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and upwards

Tue 22 – Fri 25 May
Tue–Wed 11am & 1.30pm
Thu 11am & 4.30pm
Fri 11am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Tickets: £8 - £12
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

ROSE PLUS CHOIR PERFORMANCE
Watch a hundred vocal marathon runners complete their final sprint to finish! For these are no ordinary singers. They will have met for the first time at 10am on the same day to rehearse music they have never seen. Contact the Rose if you want to take part.

Sat 26 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £7
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

COMEDY STORE
The Comedy Store continue their monthly residency presenting the best stand-up from around the globe on your doorstep.

MC Ben Norris, Jeff Innocent, StEve Gribbin, Charlie Baker and Curtis Walker

Sat 27 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £10-12 (£14 on the door)
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/comedy-store-May (bkg fee)

THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE
By Manfred Karge
Directed by Stephen Unwin
London youth – out of work, on the dole, spending time in their flat, going on epic journeys of the imagination and hoping for the best. Manfred Karge’s
The Conquest of the South Pole is a fascinating mix of domestic drama and epic adventure, a 90-minute study of fantasy and dignity which cannot fail to cast its spell over audiences in Kingston.

Tue 29 May – Sat 2 June
Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets: £8-18
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

BOTOWN
Dubbed as Bollywood’s answer to The Commitments - Catch the band that has sold out venues across London for the ultimate Bollywood experience!

Sun 3 June
6.30pm
Tickets: £5-£10
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

RING ROUND THE WORLD
English Pocket Opera Company (EPOC) has been creating opera for, by and with children for over ten years. They are celebrating the London 2012
Olympics by creating, performing and recording the biggest children’s opera ever known. At the Rose Theatre, EPOC will present performances of a spectacular new jazz opera representing six new countries at each performance.

Tue 1.30pm Beaconsfield Primary School,
Hambrough Primary School, West Twyford Primary
School, West Acton Primary School
Wed 1.30pm St Mary’s Catholic Junior School,
Ravenscroft Primary School, Dersingham Primary
School, St Augustine’s Primary School
Thu 1.30pm St Catherine RC Primary School,
St Pauls C of E Junior School
Fri 1.30pm Our Lady of the Visitation School,
Allenby Primary School, Wood End Infant School,
Featherstone Primary School, Coston Primary School
Mon 18 – Thu 21 Jun
Mon 1.30pm Scargill Infants School,
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School,
Christ Church CE Primary School
Tue 1.30pm Links Primary School,
Dundonald Primary School, Hollymount Primary
School
Wed 1.30pm Blair Peach Primary School,
Malden Manor, Broadford Primary School,
Christ Church CE Primary School
Thu 1.30pm Barrow Hill Junior School,
Lovelace Primary School, Hillingdon Primary School

Tue 12 – Fri 15 June
1.30pm
Tickets: £10
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
This is a magical collection of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle brought to the stage spectacularly by the team that brought you Aesop’s Fables, Stick Man and Private Peaceful.

Live music, songs, puppets and a host of colourful characters who will delight. An absolute treat for everyone aged 3 and upwards.

Sat 16 – Sun 17 June
Sat 1.30pm & 4pm
Sun 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm
Tickets: £8 - 12
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

COURTNEY PINE
In the live set of his new work EUROPA, Jazz musician Courtney Pine creates a powerful statement that reflects the vibrancy, innovation and spirit of the continent of his birth.

Sat 23 June
8pm
Tickets: £15 to £20
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

INNOVATIONS 2012
The Institute of Tamil Culture Fine Arts presents a sensational evening of South Indian Bharatha Natyam & contemporary dances accompanied by a classical instrumental music orchestra, all performed by young budding artistes and the talented students of Kingston Tamil School.

Sun 24 June
6.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £7
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
From 29 June – 22 July, the streets and venues of Kingston will come alive as young people from the ages of 5 to 26 showcase the very best in youth arts, selected from the UK and Internationally. Full programme available online

Fri 29 June – Sun 22 July
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
https://uk.patronbase.com/_RoseTheatreKingston/Productions?category=YF (bkg fee)

LET ME IN
A celebration of work by people with learning difficulties
HAMLET
Six actors from Blue Apple Theatre reinvent this famous play, adapting Shakespeare’s words to present a fresh, funny and fearless new vision of this well loved work. This is history in the making; come and see this trailblazing company and meet a new Hamlet, as he’s never been seen before.

Wed 4 July
7.30pm
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

A MURDER IN PARIS
Students from Tiffin Boys and Girls put on a short performance in aid of The Children's Society. Join them for an evening of suspense, intrigue and drama in Paris.

Wed 25 July
Tickets: £5 to £15
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

London 2012 Olympic Games Big Screen
The Rose auditorium will hold possibly the biggest screen you’ve ever seen as we open our doors to the people of Kingston and show live highlights from the London 2012 Olympic Games between 27 July and 5 August.

Fri 27 July to Sun 5 August
Free