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The Rose Theatre on Bankside

The Rose Theatre on Bankside

The Rose Theatre: Spring 2010 Programme

  • The Rose: The Rose holds a unique place in the history of English renaissance drama, with the 1989 discovery of the theatre's remains adding to the rich knowledge already obtained via owner Philip Henslowe's 'diary' and Edward Alleyn's personal documents held at Dulwich College. Many of Marlowe's plays were in The Rose's 1590's repertory, and the space is now once again staging small productions along with educational events.
  • Education: Many of the events listed are combined with The Rose film and talks. Phone for details.
  • Address: The Rose Theatre, Bankside, 56 Park Street, London, SE1 9AS. Nearest Station: London Bridge [Map]
  • Booking: Tickets can be bought online at WeGotTickets, by ringing the Rose Theatre Box Office on 0207 261 9565, or by visiting The Rose in person on those days when an event is taking place.
  • Email: You can also obtain information by emailing .
  • Ticket Prices: Ticket prices and the latest info on all events can be found on the theatre's What's On web-page.
  • Support: Help raise the funds needed to complete the excavation by becoming a Friend of The Rose.
  • The Rose Theatre Website: http://www.rosetheatre.org.uk/
The Tragedie of Macbeth. As it will be diverse times plaide at The Rose on Banckesyde. Thursday 18th February to Saturday 6th March. This darke and murky, supernatural horror of the minde returns to the Rose after a verie successful run in 2009. Written by Wm Shakespeare. Directed by David Pearce, Gent. London. Printed by MS and tickets to be sold at the signe of the Rose. 2010.
Apollo et Hyacinthus: 10-12 March 2010, 7:30pm. The Rose Opera Company's first ever show will be a new production of the rarely-performed 'Apollo et Hyacinthus', written by Mozart when he was just eleven years old.
The Regina Monologues, written and performed by Robert Inston: Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th April 2010 at 7:30pm, and Sunday 11th April at 3:00pm. The year is 1586, Elizabeth Tudor rules over her realm with a steal fist beneath a Velvet glove. Dare we trust Elizabeth's irreverent spin on politics and power? Robert Inston's highly original one-man show, uncovers a woman whose wit, intellect and political prowess, captured continents and peoples hearts in equal measure. Enjoy!
Look Back in Anger. Written by John Osbourne. Presented by Carpe Diem Theatre Company. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Monday 12th April to Saturday 24th April 2010. Performances 7.30pm (except Saturday 24th April at 3pm). John Osbourne's groundbreaking 1956 play about a love triangle involving an intelligent but disaffected young man (Jimmy Porter), his upper-middle-class, impassive wife (Alison), and her haughty best friend (Helena Charles).
"Happy Birthday, Mr Shakespeare" Saturday 24th April, 7.30pm. All tickets £5. At the place where it all began ... The Bankside Rose. Shakespeare at his (al)most accessible! A heady mix of romance, tragedy, comedy, a bit of Bard biography, some sonnets ... and a lot of fun! Presented as a rehearsed reading by The Guerilla Shakespeare Company, Britain's premier hit and run bardolators. Suitable for all ages.
The Tragedy of Soliman and Perseda, generally attributed to Thomas Kyd (1592). Monday 26th April to Saturday 1st May 2010 at 7:30pm. "Wherein is laide open, Loves constancy, Fortunes inconstancy, and  Deaths Triumphs." Trifle Productions present the rich and rare Elizabethan classic in the authentic setting of the Rose Theatre on Bankside, over 400 years after it was first performed. The play focuses on the Turkish invasion of the Christians at  Rhodes, the notion of 'turning Turk', and the tragic love story of Erastus, Perseda and Soliman (otherwise known as Suleyman the magnificent). This production promises to be an enthralling experience  with live music and post-show discussion.
Musical Fortnight at The Rose on Bankside. Sherlock Holmes in The Baskerville Beast (A Musical). Written and Directed by Teddy Hayes. Musical Arrangement by Chris Jerome. Monday 24th May to Saturday 29th May: 7.30pm. Sunday 30th May: 3.00pm.
Musical Fortnight at The Rose on Bankside. Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (A Musical). Written and Directed by Teddy Hayes. Musical Arrangement by Chris Jerome. Monday 31st May to Saturday 5th June: 7.30pm. Sunday 6th June: 3.00pm.