The Rose Theatre

Bankside's first theatre, 1587

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OPEN DAYS AT THE ROSE 2012

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OPEN DAYS AT THE ROSE 2012

The ever popular Saturday Open Day will commence once again this Saturday the 7th January 2012.
The Site will be open from 10am to 5pm
Entry is free but donations are welcome.

The Stage Review for Measure for Measure

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The Stage Review for Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure
Published Wednesday 9 November 2011 at 11:12 by Nicholas Hamilton
The Rose Theatre is an atmospheric, historic venue where actors can feel inspired by the early productions of Shakespeare and Marlowe that were performed there, but it is also a restrictive physical space, with the archaeological remains of the original site dominating the theatre. In this production, director Brice [...]

Open Days at The Rose

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Open Days at The Rose

The Rose Theatre is now open
EVERY Saturday

10am to 5pm
Entry is free but donations are more than welcome!

Film presentation at The Rose

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Film presentation at The Rose

The Rose is pleased to announce that from the 9th of July it will host a specially developed film exploring The Genius of Christopher Marlowe. The new project will see the site open to the public for the first time daily in over five years, and saw some very special guests come to [...]

A New Patron for The Rose

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A New Patron for The Rose

The Rose Theatre Trust is delighted to announce that the new Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole, has agreed to become a Patron of the Rose. Tony Toller, Rose Theatre Trustee and Director responsible for events, public relations and fund-raising, says this is great news. It further cements [...]

A Blue Plaque for the Rose

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A Blue Plaque for the Rose

The Rose was awarded a coveted blue plaque by the Borough of Southwark in the autumn of last year. On 12th January 2006 Sir Ian McKellen unveiled the plaque and for the first time in a decade or more the site of the Rose could easily be identified and visitors [...]