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)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 6, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Stars Meet the Press and More
by - Mar 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
Review: OUR TOWN, Starring Michael Sheen, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 5, 2026
Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town, marks the first production for Michael Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre. After selling out across Welsh venues, this understated gem of a play moves west to give audiences of the Rose Theatre a chance to see what this exciting new company can do.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 5, 2026
Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town, marks the first production for Michael Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre. After selling out across Welsh venues, this understated gem of a play moves west to give audiences of the Rose Theatre a chance to see what this exciting new company can do.
Photos: First Look At Michael Sheen and More in OUR TOWN at Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released new production images for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team for the first time in its storied 87-year history.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released new production images for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team for the first time in its storied 87-year history.
Tickets On Sale For World Premiere Of BLOODSPORT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
The highly anticipated world premiere of BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY by Ava Pickett will open in March 2026. This new play explores the aftermath of the Trojan War through a modern lens, promising a fresh perspective on a classic tale.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
The highly anticipated world premiere of BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY by Ava Pickett will open in March 2026. This new play explores the aftermath of the Trojan War through a modern lens, promising a fresh perspective on a classic tale.
MURDER ON THE LINKS to be Presented at Purple Rose Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the spring production of their 35th season, “Murder on the Links” a Michigan-premiere murder mystery comedy by Steven Dietz.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the spring production of their 35th season, “Murder on the Links” a Michigan-premiere murder mystery comedy by Steven Dietz.
Photos: Freckle Productions' ZOG UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Will Present FOURTEEN FUNERALS This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) will present the regional premiere comedy Fourteen Funerals by Eric Pfeffinger. With sharp dialogue and poignant moments, this production offers a comedic yet touching look at the ties that bind us—sometimes even after death.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) will present the regional premiere comedy Fourteen Funerals by Eric Pfeffinger. With sharp dialogue and poignant moments, this production offers a comedic yet touching look at the ties that bind us—sometimes even after death.
Rufus Hound Will Lead JACK & SARAH World Premiere at The Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Actor Rufus Hound will lead the cast in the world premiere of JACK & SARAH at The Mill at Sonning, marking a significant addition to the theatre's season. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Actor Rufus Hound will lead the cast in the world premiere of JACK & SARAH at The Mill at Sonning, marking a significant addition to the theatre's season. Learn more here!
Rose Theatre to Stage THREE MEN IN A BOAT Directed by Christopher Haydon in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Rose Theatre has announced Three Men in a Boat, a riotous new comedy written by Al Smith, based on the classic novel by Jerome K. Jerome. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Rose Theatre has announced Three Men in a Boat, a riotous new comedy written by Al Smith, based on the classic novel by Jerome K. Jerome. Learn more here!
Interview: 'You Get The Truth Over The Tribute': Actor Ntombizodwa Ndlovu on Legacy, Learning and Joy in MARIE & ROSETTA
by Kerrie Nicholson - Feb 20, 2026
From the Rose Theatre in Kingston, to Wolverhampton, to Chichester and soon to arrive in the West End, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu talks the journey of Marie & Rosetta, learning, legacy and the joy of working on a two hander with Beverley Knight.
by Kerrie Nicholson - Feb 20, 2026
From the Rose Theatre in Kingston, to Wolverhampton, to Chichester and soon to arrive in the West End, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu talks the journey of Marie & Rosetta, learning, legacy and the joy of working on a two hander with Beverley Knight.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 13, 2026- Chatting with OH, MARY! Star John Cameron Mitchell and More
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 12, 2026
Today we are wearily familiar with the terms 'Stop the Boats' and the narrative that all refugees are coming to Britain to take 'our' jobs, scam us for benefits and prey upon young girls. Nick Ahad's adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf's beautiful book, The Boy at the Back of the Class, takes much of the political heat out of the issue with a hopeful and very human production for all ages.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 12, 2026
Today we are wearily familiar with the terms 'Stop the Boats' and the narrative that all refugees are coming to Britain to take 'our' jobs, scam us for benefits and prey upon young girls. Nick Ahad's adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf's beautiful book, The Boy at the Back of the Class, takes much of the political heat out of the issue with a hopeful and very human production for all ages.
Photos: Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership Present THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS is now playing at Rose Theatre in a stage adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf’s novel. Directed by Monique Touko and adapted by Nick Ahad. Check out photos of the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS is now playing at Rose Theatre in a stage adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf’s novel. Directed by Monique Touko and adapted by Nick Ahad. Check out photos of the show.
Full Cast Set For THE MANNINGTREE WITCHES at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced the full casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett's new play The Manningtree Witches.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced the full casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett's new play The Manningtree Witches.
CATEGORY IS: MACBETH Comes to The Emerald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
TuckShop, the UK's only specialist production company devoted to all things drag, are taking a step in a new direction with CATEGORY IS: MACBETH, an all-drag hard-hitting, fierce, and gritty take on Shakespeare's Macbeth, in its original text.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
TuckShop, the UK's only specialist production company devoted to all things drag, are taking a step in a new direction with CATEGORY IS: MACBETH, an all-drag hard-hitting, fierce, and gritty take on Shakespeare's Macbeth, in its original text.
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: The Concert Tour to End Its Six-Year Run in Canada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Music of the Night: The Concert Tour, an acclaimed concert celebration of the most iconic music by Andrew Lloyd Webber will return.. The national tour starts its final leg in Hamilton, Ontario.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Music of the Night: The Concert Tour, an acclaimed concert celebration of the most iconic music by Andrew Lloyd Webber will return.. The national tour starts its final leg in Hamilton, Ontario.
Jeff Daniels to Direct World Premiere of THE CLASSIC KING At Purple Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of THE CLASSIC KING, a new comedy by Richard Johnson, directed by Jeff Daniels. The play follows veteran car salesmen navigating a changing industry and generational divide.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of THE CLASSIC KING, a new comedy by Richard Johnson, directed by Jeff Daniels. The play follows veteran car salesmen navigating a changing industry and generational divide.
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
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