24-26 High St., Kingston KT1 1HL, UK
Kingston,
BUILT: 01/16/2008
SEATING CAPACITY: 899
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Rose Theatre History
Founded by Sir Peter Hall, and modelled on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre on London’s Bankside, Rose Theatre is the largest producing theatre in South West London.
Shows at the Rose Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 5/23/2023 - 5/27/2023 Wuthering Heights - Rose Theatre (2023) 4/26/2023 - 5/13/2023 Richard III - Rose Theatre (2023) 12/2/2022 - 1/2/2023 A Christmas Carol - Rose Theatre (2022) 11/1/2022 - 11/12/2022 The Importance of Being Earnest (2022) 8/17/2021 - 8/21/2021 Educating Rita (2021) 9/6/2017 - 9/16/2017 The Night Pirates (2017) 6/23/2017 - 6/25/2017 The Scarecrow's Wedding (unknown) 4/19/2017 - 4/30/2017 Junkyard (2017) 4/5/2017 - 4/16/2017 The Twits (2017) 3/11/2017 - 4/2/2017 My Brilliant Friend (2017) 2/3/2017 - 2/11/2017 Silver Lining (2017)
News
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Sutter Street Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; 100 Lives Repertory Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Michael Rosen Will Celebrate 80th Birthday With NICE! Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Following the 2025 sell-out national tour of the critically acclaimed Getting Throught It, Michael Rosen hits the road again in 2026 to celebrate his 80th birthday with a brand-new show for all the family!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Following the 2025 sell-out national tour of the critically acclaimed Getting Throught It, Michael Rosen hits the road again in 2026 to celebrate his 80th birthday with a brand-new show for all the family!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 8, 2025- Go Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD With An Easter Egg Exclusive
by - Dec 8, 2025
8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 8, 2025
8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: CINDERELLA, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 5, 2025
The Rose Theatre's Cinderella is definitely not a pantomime, but nor is it a straightforward re-telling of the story. Updates to classic fairy tales are not new, but co-writers Chris Bush and Roni Neale give us a recognisable story with several twists along the way; where blended families and friendship are celebrated to create a fun and festive show for the whole family.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 5, 2025
The Rose Theatre's Cinderella is definitely not a pantomime, but nor is it a straightforward re-telling of the story. Updates to classic fairy tales are not new, but co-writers Chris Bush and Roni Neale give us a recognisable story with several twists along the way; where blended families and friendship are celebrated to create a fun and festive show for the whole family.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; GREASE THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Initial Casting Set For THE MANNINGTREE WITCHES at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced initial casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett’s new play The Manningtree Witches.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced initial casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett’s new play The Manningtree Witches.
Video: Jessie Buckley Talks HAMNET, Looks Back on Stage Roots for CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025
Jessie Buckley recently spoke to CBS Sunday Morning about playing Shakespeare's wife Agnes in the new movie Hamnet. Check out the full segment, where Buckley talks about working with her co-star Paul Mescal and returns to The Rose Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025
Jessie Buckley recently spoke to CBS Sunday Morning about playing Shakespeare's wife Agnes in the new movie Hamnet. Check out the full segment, where Buckley talks about working with her co-star Paul Mescal and returns to The Rose Theatre.
Daniel Brocklebank Will Lead YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL Liverpool Playhouse Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank will be taking over the role of Dr Frederick Frankstein in their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL when it transfers to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank will be taking over the role of Dr Frederick Frankstein in their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL when it transfers to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run.
New Dates Including Southbank Centre Added to UK Tour Of THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
New dates have been announced as part of the 2026 UK Tour of The Boy at the Back of the Class. The tour will now also play at Southampton's Mayflower Studios, Edinburgh's Festival Theatre, Eastbourne's Devonshire Park Theatre, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
New dates have been announced as part of the 2026 UK Tour of The Boy at the Back of the Class. The tour will now also play at Southampton's Mayflower Studios, Edinburgh's Festival Theatre, Eastbourne's Devonshire Park Theatre, and more.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
Full Cast and Tour Dates Set For Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The full cast for the funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE will play at Lowry, Salford this Christmas and on a 2026 UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The full cast for the funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE will play at Lowry, Salford this Christmas and on a 2026 UK tour.
Cast Set For Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Actors Theatre of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN October 24 - November 9. If you like good music, like to laugh and like Mel Brooks, then you'll love this show!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN October 24 - November 9. If you like good music, like to laugh and like Mel Brooks, then you'll love this show!
Stephen King’s MISERY to Open at The Public Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, The Public Theatre, will open its 35th season with a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s MISERY. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, The Public Theatre, will open its 35th season with a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s MISERY. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND Comes to Invictus Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Invictus Theatre Company's follow-up to its enormously successful production of ANGELS IN AMERICA will be THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND, by Marcus Gardley, a former playwright-in-residence at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Invictus Theatre Company's follow-up to its enormously successful production of ANGELS IN AMERICA will be THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND, by Marcus Gardley, a former playwright-in-residence at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theatre.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OUR TOWN Starring Michael Sheen
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
For the first time in its storied 87-year history, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, will be staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
For the first time in its storied 87-year history, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, will be staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team.
MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT Comes to Storyhouse This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
Catch Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at Storyhouse this autumn! Discover the cast and thrilling plot details.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
Catch Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at Storyhouse this autumn! Discover the cast and thrilling plot details.
Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu Will Lead West End Premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
The West End premiere of Marie and Rosetta is set for next year. Reprising their roles are multi-award winning singer and actress Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu making her West End debut as Marie Knight.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
The West End premiere of Marie and Rosetta is set for next year. Reprising their roles are multi-award winning singer and actress Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu making her West End debut as Marie Knight.
Cast and Creatives Set For CINDERELLA at The Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Rose Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cinderella, a brand new retelling of the fairytale classic. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Rose Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cinderella, a brand new retelling of the fairytale classic. Learn more about the show here!
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