The Rose Bankside

18/11/2019

Martext readings at The Rose | The Rose Playhouse

TONIGHT at the Rose explore Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors with Martext and the Marlowe Society. Come read a role at the Rose! Free to all, donations welcome, 6:30 start.

More info at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/martext-readings-rose/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 18/11/20196:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories The Martext events, organised by Dr Ildi Solti and Jo Hill of the Marlowe Society, are a communal reading of a play for about an hour followed by a discussion of how it can be stage...

18/11/2019

Martext readings at The Rose | The Rose Playhouse

TONIGHT at the Rose explore Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors with Martext and the Marlowe Society. Come read a role at the Rose! Free to all, donations welcome, 6:30 start.

More info at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/martext-readings-rose/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 18/11/20196:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories The Martext events, organised by Dr Ildi Solti and Jo Hill of the Marlowe Society, are a communal reading of a play for about an hour followed by a discussion of how it can be stage...

31/10/2019

Happy Halloween from the Rose! Looking for the ghosts of Shakespeare or Marlowe? Come walk in their footsteps at the Rose Playhouse archeological site - open each Saturday 12-4pm! More info at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk

20/10/2019

Monday at 6:30pm join the Marlowe Society for a reading and discussion of Dr Faustus. Come perform a role at the original Rose! More info: http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/martext-readings-rose-2019-11-18/

18/10/2019

Don't miss tomorrow's very special open day, as we celebrate Edward and Joan Alleyn! Come learn all about this theatrical power couple of the Renaissance, from 12-4pm Saturday at the Rose!

More info at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/edward-joan-alleyns-427th-wedding-anniversary-celebration/

16/10/2019

Edward and Joan Alleyn’s 427th Wedding Anniversary Celebration | The Rose Playhouse

Join us this Saturday for a very special open day - the 427th Wedding Anniversary of the Rose's original theatrical superstar couple, Edward and Joan Alleyn! Join us for merriment, games and dancing, and of course, learn about the Rose's unique history and the people who have passed through its doors. Click below to learn more. Free and open to all!

http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/edward-joan-alleyns-427th-wedding-anniversary-celebration/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 19/10/201912:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories YOU ARE INVITED!   Come and celebrate the 427th wedding anniversary of Edward and Joan Alleyn in a time honoured way with merriment, games and dancing.    There will be two sessi...

04/10/2019

Don't miss the Rose Open Days each Saturday 12-4pm! And next week, on 19 October join us for a celebration of Edward and Joan Alleyn's 427th Wedding Anniversary!

More info at:
http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/edward-joan-alleyns-427th-wedding-anniversary-celebration/

03/10/2019

Excavation of Shakespearean-era ‘theatre pub’ The Boar’s Head Playhouse begins

Exciting excavation of another Renaissance theatre! Click below for more details or to book a tour this Saturday!

https://www.mola.org.uk/blog/boars-head-playhouse-excavation-begins

We have begun excavations of The Boar’s Head Playhouse in Whitechapel, London, in advance of construction of new student housing by Unite Students.

16/09/2019

Join us for our fascinating walking tour about Marlowe's star actor, Edward Alleyn! Tour is at 2pm today, just £7 for adults, free for under-16s. Book at www.trybooking.co.uk/LSF

And at 6:30pm at the Rose, join the Marlowe Society for a group reading and discussion of Doctor Faustus! £3 donation on the door.

14/09/2019

The Rose Playhouse | Bankside | Plays & Theatre in London

Lots of events coming up at the Rose! Today, try on Elizabethan costumes during our weekly Saturday open days. Monday afternoon, we have our popular walking tour about actor Edward Alleyn, and Monday evening come read and discuss 'Doctor Faustus' with the Marlowe Society! Learn more at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/

The Rose Playhouse is a Tudor theatre with a rich history, & the first London theatre on Bankside. Learn more about plays in London at The Rose Playhouse now.

10/09/2019

This Monday, explore Doctor Faustus with the Marlowe Society! Spend an hour reading from the play on location at the Rose, and then discuss it with society members. All are welcome!

More info at www.facebook.com/events/2565336516831770/

17/08/2019

The Rose is open today for a free workshop on Elizabethan performance and rehearsal practices. Pop in any time from 12-4pm!

And don't miss the last 2 performances of Richard II, tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 2pm with a Q&A with the cast. Tickets are 2 for 1 -- get them before they're gone!
#anerkeshakespeare
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk

15/08/2019

The Tragedy of Richard II | The Rose Playhouse

2 for 1 tickets now available for Richard II - must close this Sunday!

“The best-spoken, most emphatically and efficiently performed production of Richard II I have seen since Steve Berkoff’s … 1994 production in London and New York” — Professor Tom Cartelli, Muhlenburg College

“The lack of fuss about mimetic casting … cleared the way for the play to shine radiantly through.” —Professor Michael Dobson, Shakespeare Institute

www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/tragedy-richard-ii/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 13/08/2019 - 18/08/20197:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories Anərkē Shakespeare, a new, innovative theatre company, creates raw, fast-paced Shakespeare, bringing you the multifaceted text by a diverse, gender-blind, actor-led e...

14/08/2019

Anerke Shakespeare’s Richard II opened to a full house! Be sure to book your tickets to avoid missing out, must close on Sunday!

www.roseplayhouse.org.uk

12/08/2019

The Tragedy of Richard II | The Rose Playhouse

Opening TOMORROW, a modern take on Richard II, inspired by Shakespeare's original working conditions and performed in one of Shakespeare's original theatres. One week only!

Find out more at www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/tragedy-richard-ii/

#anerkeshakespeare

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 13/08/2019 - 18/08/20197:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories Anərkē Shakespeare, a new, innovative theatre company, creates raw, fast-paced Shakespeare, bringing you the multifaceted text by a diverse, gender-blind, actor-led e...

09/08/2019

Meet the cast of Richard II, one week only at the Rose!

Alessandra Quattrini
Anthony Renshaw
Bridget Sweeney
Elena Pellone
Jack Klaff
Richard Hall
Rebecca Peyton

#anerkeshakespeare

Find out more at www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/tragedy-richard-ii/

04/08/2019

The Rose Playhouse | Bankside | Plays & Theatre in London

Tomorrow, explore the text of "Dido, Queen of Carthage" with the Marlowe society! And don't miss the upcoming production of Shakespeare's "Richard II" starting 13th of August. Keep track of all the Rose programming at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/

The Rose Playhouse is a Tudor theatre with a rich history, & the first London theatre on Bankside. Learn more about plays in London at The Rose Playhouse now.

26/07/2019

Thanks to our lovely friends the London Archaeologist.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the excavation of the Rose Theatre and the launch of the Save the Rose campaign. We first mentioned the discovery in our Excavation Round Up for 1989: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/details.xhtml?recordId=3190533&recordType=Journal

In 2004, we published a two-part report by Simon Blatherwick and Chris Pickard on an archaeological and engineering evaluation on the site next door to the remains of the Rose Theatre. The reports include the archaeological background to the investigation, a documentary and cartographic history of the site and the results of the excavations to discover the extent of the surviving archaeological remains, and are a must read if you're interested in the site

Part 1: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/details.xhtml?recordId=3191154&recordType=Journal

Part 2: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/details.xhtml?recordId=3191045&recordType=Journal

24/07/2019

The Rose is open this Saturday 12-4pm for a free hands-on workshop about archaeology!

We also have some exciting programming coming up, including Shakespeare's Richard II and an exploration of Marlowe's Dido Queen of Carthage. Visit www.roseplayhouse.org.uk to learn more...

20/07/2019

Don't miss today's open day, with a rare workshop on Elizabethan performance and cue scripts. 12-4pm at the Rose.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1989366457857030/

19/07/2019

Visit the Rose for free every Saturday from 12-4pm! Each week has a different focus -- tomorrow it's PERFORMANCE, your chance to read Elizabethan cue scripts in this one of a kind historic space.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1989366457857030/

13/07/2019

SATURDAY OPEN DAYS | The Rose Playhouse

Saturday open days are back! The Rose is open Noon-4pm every week, free of charge (donations cheerfully accepted)!

Today, spotlight on archaeology! Come explore real artifacts from the time period and talk to our knowledgable volunteers about the priceless objects unearthed at the Rose.

http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/saturday-open-days-2019-05-04/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 04/05/201912:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories Costume, Archaeology and Performance Every Saturday we explore a different aspect of The Rose’s history. Come along and watch a short film narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, then parti...

26/05/2019

Before and after of Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker's one-woman Richard III. Congrats to Brite Theater, Teatr Strefa Otwarta, Ji Young Choi, and Philip Parr on an unforgettable week of theatre with Shakespeare Solos at the Rose Playhouse!

22/05/2019

One night only! Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker and Brite Theater present Richard III: A One Woman Show. The fourth wall has been utterly obliterated, as the audience take on the roles of all the other characters at Richard's party in this intimate, exciting, and moving production. Let Richard entertain you…but will you survive?

Thurs 23 May, 7.15pm at the Rose. Tickets £10-15. www.trybooking.com/uk/KAL

22/05/2019

Well done to Ji Young Choi and Teatr Strefa Otwarta for your stunning performances last night at the Rose! The audience was treated to an equal mix of comedy and tragedy in the Shakespeare Solos at the Rose double-bill!

Don't miss tomorrow night, as Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker & Brite Theater present 'Richard III: A One-Woman show'. 7pm, 23/5 only!

21/05/2019

TONIGHT is the first night of Shakespeare Solos at the Rose, featuring Teatr Strefa Otwarta and Ji Young Choi in stunning adaptations of Othello and A Midsummer Night's Dream. And don't miss Thursday's one-woman Richard III with Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker and Brite Theater.

Shows at 7.15pm at the Rose Playhouse, 21 & 23 May. www.trybooking.com/uk/KAL

20/05/2019

Shakespeare Solos | The Rose Playhouse

TOMORROW - don't miss your chance to see Ji Young Choi's one-woman show about Desdemona and Teatr Strefa Otwarta's two-person response to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Two unique shows for the price of one. One night only! 7.15pm, 21 May at the Rose.

http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/shakespeare-solos/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 21/05/2019 - 23/05/20197:15 PM to 10:00 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories From 21–23 May, join us for a mini-festival of 1- and 2-person shows from around the world. 21 May: Love Deadline (Desdemona) (40 min) (in English) Reimagining Othell...

19/05/2019

A Korean Desdemona, a Polish Midsummer, and an English Richard III all converge at the Rose for a series of one and two person adaptations and responses to Shakespeare’s work. Each show is one night only!

Tickets £10-15, 21st & 23rd May. www.trybooking.com/uk/KAL

18/05/2019

One night only! Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker's one-woman Richard III, 7.15pm Thursday 23/5 at the Rose Playhouse. Broadway Baby gave it five stars, declaring “Emily Carding’s portrayal of the king who murders his way to the English throne is in a league of its own.”

Tickets: www.trybooking.co.uk/KAL

18/05/2019

Julian Bowsher on The Rose: Archaeology, History, Drama | The Rose Playhouse

This Monday night archeologist Julian Bowsher will give an in-depth look at the Rose Playhouse and Renaissance theatre. One night only! Tickets just £12.

http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/julian-bowsher-rose-archaeology-history-drama/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 20/05/20197:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories The discovery of the Rose in 1989 fundamentally altered our knowledge of 16th century playhouses. It was the first such playhouse to be scientifically excavated and more recent excav...

18/05/2019

One night only! Don't miss Teatr Strefa Otwarta's take on Midsummer Night's Dream, "Bez-Senność" and Ji Young Choi's "Love Deadline (Desdemona)" Tuesday 21/5, 7.15pm at the Rose. Both international shows are designed for English-speaking audiences.

More info at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/shakespeare-solos/

17/05/2019

Richard III

Don't miss Emily Carding Actor and Theatre Maker's One-Woman Richard III, which was called 'Coolly psychotic' by the New York Times! More info at www.onewomanrichard.co.uk

Get your tickets at www.trybooking.com/uk/KAL

Richard III

16/05/2019

Thank you to all of our speakers and guests for a wonderful 30th anniversary celebration! Southwark Cathedral was the perfect venue to share the rich history of theatre in Bankside.

Hope to see you at our exciting shows next week! 3 shows from 3 countries for 3 days. Not to miss!
https://www.facebook.com/events/434210387406695/

14/05/2019

Just one week til 'Shakespeare Solos', 3 short shows from 3 countries for 3 days (21-23 May). Featuring Teatr Strefa Otwarta, Emily Carding, and Ji Young Choi! Co-produced with Philip Parr. Get tickets today at www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/shakespeare-solos/

12/05/2019

30th Anniversary Gala | The Rose Playhouse

Last chance! Our 30th Anniversary Gala is tomorrow, Monday 13th May, 7pm at Southwark Cathedral. Guest speakers including Janet Suzman, Dominic Dromgoole, and Michael Pennington, plus a drinks reception and silent auction with items from Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, and many more. Tickets at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/30th-anniversary-gala/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 13/05/20197:00 PM to 11:00 PM Categories No Categories To celebrate three decades since the Rose Playhouse’s discovery, there will be a gala performance in aid of the Rose Revealed Project on 13 May 2019. The evening will feature dramatic readings and speeches f...

11/05/2019

The Rose's Readathon 2019 | The Rose Playhouse

The Rose Readathon is TODAY starting at noon! It's your chance to act in (or watch) Marlowe's Jew of Malta and Dr Faustus and Shakespeare's Midsummer, 12th Night, As You Like It, and Hamlet. Stop by the Rose or learn more at http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/events/event/2019-readathon/

Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 11/05/201912:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location The Rose Playhouse Categories No Categories Six plays, one day! Back by popular demand, 2019 is the fifth year The Rose Playhouse is hosting the Readathon. This is your chance to perform at the first Tudor theatre on Banksid...

09/05/2019

Tomorrow is closing night of the hilarious 'A Brief History of Music' and Saturday is your chance to perform Shakespeare or Marlowe's words at the Rose in our once-a-year Readathon. Don't miss out! http://www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/

09/05/2019

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A Brief History Of Music continues tonight and tomorrow. Tickets still available from bit.ly/bhmrose

A cracking first night for A Brief History Of Music at The Rose Bankside last night. Here's a short snippet of Sophie warming up her shawm in its unique acoustic.

We're back tonight and tomorrow - tickets still available from bit.ly/bhmrose

08/05/2019

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All set up for the first of three nights of A Brief History of Music at the The Rose Bankside. Tickets still available at bit.ly/bhmrose

08/05/2019

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GreenMatthews A Brief History of Music begins its 3-night run at The Rose tonight! Here's a short snippet of Chris and Sophie playing a couple of instruments from the show. There are still some tickets available from bit.ly/bhmrose

We’ve spent today filming in Coventry’s beautiful Old Grammar School with James Harris Photography. Here’s a short snippet of the results, featuring Sophie on musette and Chris on virginal...