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CONTENTS ROSE PRODUCTIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS

2 The Lady from the Sea 4 Here 6 Time to Talks

15 Let Me In 15 Queen’s Jubilee Fundraiser

VISITING PRODUCTIONS

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7 The Winter’s Tale & Henry V 8 The Cherry Orchard 9 The Conquest of the South Pole

YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK

Putney

10 The Crucible 11 NT Connections

Richmond

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

Walton

12 T he Snail and the Whale / Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales 13 Ring Round The World 14 Pinocchio

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WELCOME Michael Frayn is one of Britain’s greatest playwrights and we’re thrilled to be staging a major revival of his razor-sharp comedy Here. This follows Joely Richardson in Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea and is the fifteenth Rose Theatre Production since we opened four years ago.

The Spring is full of other delights too, including the first visit of Bristol’s Tobacco Factory with The Cherry Orchard, Stephen’s own production of The Conquest of the South Pole from the Arcola Theatre in East London and the return of Propeller with Henry V and The Winter’s Tale.

We’re also presenting a wide range of work for children - The Snail and the Whale, Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Let Me In, a short season of work for young people with learning difficulties - as well as the amazing Ring Round The World Olympic Opera Project.

We’re hosting Kingston’s very own International Youth Arts Festival in July and last, but by no means least, we will be showing live coverage of the London 2012 Olympics at the Rose.

Please check our website for updates.

Stephen Unwin Artistic Director

Robert O’Dowd Chief Executive

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MALCOLM STORRY

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ROSE PRODUCTIONS PREVIE PERFORMANWC THU 23 – MO ES N 27 FEB

JOELY RICHARDSON IN

THE LADY FROM THE SEA

TICKETS £20

BY HENRIK IBSEN DIRECTED BY STEPHEN UNWIN THU 23 FEB – SAT 17 MARCH Mon–Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mats 2.30pm (exc.Sat 25 Feb) Press night Tue 28 Feb 7pm Thu mat 8 March 2.30pm See page 24 for details of stagetext, signed and audio-described performances

WILDLY PASSIONATE AND SURPRISINGLY VICIOUS… AS QUICKSILVER AS THE SEA ITSELF, FULL OF RIPTIDES, SWELLS AND UNDERCURRENTS. Lyn Gardner, The Guardian on The Lady From The Sea

Award-winning film and television actress Joely Richardson makes a welcome return to the London stage for this major revival of Ibsen’s rarely seen masterpiece. This new production is directed by the Rose’s Artistic Director Stephen Unwin, who has been widely hailed for his five productions of Ibsen, including an awardwinning Hedda Gabler at the Donmar.

Ellida is married to Dr Wangel, and lives with him and his two daughters. But she feels claustrophobic and restless. Ten years ago she promised herself to another man. On a late summer’s day he comes to claim her.

“Stephen Unwin is the finest director of Ibsen in Britain” The Guardian

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HERE MICHAEL FRAYN BY

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THU 19 APR – SAT 12 MAY

As the theatrical highlight of its 2012 summer season, the Rose is producing a major revival of Here by Michael Frayn, the multi-award winning playwright and novelist. Michael Frayn is internationally acclaimed for all his plays, including Noises Off, Copenhagen and Benefactors, and is the author of the Booker short-listed Headlong.

Mon–Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm (excl. 19 Apr) First Night Wed 25 April 7.30pm Press Night Fri 27 April 7pm See page 25 for details of audio-described performance

MICHAEL FRAYN IS ‘ONE OF THE GREAT TALENTS OF THE LAST 50 YEARS’ The Guardian

Rarely seen on stage, Here is a touching and brilliant razor-sharp comedy about a young couple facing the challenge of organising their new apartment - and their new relationship.

Here is where everything happens. Here and now – in the space around us that we can see and touch. For Phil and Cath, in this one small studio flat, as they begin to construct their life together. For them the whole past history of the universe has led up to this moment, and its whole future history will be determined by what they decide together. Here. Now. But how to decide anything, when the other person keeps disagreeing? And when the woman downstairs keeps dumping the left-over remains of her own life on you...?

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Here will be performed on a new stage, built out into the auditorium bringing the intimacy of Here even closer to the audience.

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TIME TO TALK

Artistic Director Stephen chats to distinguished actors and writers

MICHAEL PENNINGTON Thu 1 March 5.30pm One of Britain’s leading actors, Michael Pennington’s career has spanned over 40 years. He has spent more than 20,000 hours performing the work of Shakespeare with the RSC, the National Theatre and his own English Shakespeare Company. Stephen talks to this astonishing actor, director and writer about his remarkable career in classical theatre, his recent performances in Ibsen’s plays, as well as his new book on Shakespeare. Stephen and Michael co-authored A Pocket Book of Ibsen, Chekhov and Strindberg, available from rosetheatrekingston.org.

JOELY RICHARDSON Mon 12 March 5.30pm In the last week of the run of Ibsen’s great classic, The Lady from the Sea, award-winning film and television actress, Joely Richardson, takes time out to talk to Stephen about her amazing career, including her role on prime-time American TV and the challenges she faced on returning to the stage.

MICHAEL FRAYN Tue 1 May 5.30pm Michael Frayn grew up in Surrey and attended Kingston Grammar School. He has the rare ability to move freely between plays and novels, and has met with great acclaim in both areas. His plays include Noises Off, Benefactors, Copenhagen, Democracy and Here whilst his novels include the Whitbread Prize-winning Spies (2002) and the Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Headlong (1999). Come and hear Michael chat to Stephen Unwin about his extraordinary career.

JO BRAND Wed 9 May 5.30pm Stephen Unwin talks to British comedian, writer, and actress, Jo Brand about her outstanding career. Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, she is the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA award winning series, and has also written several highly acclaimed bestselling books; Can’t Stand Up For Sitting Down, Look Back In Hunger and The More You Ignore Me.

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FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS OF THE LADY FROM THE SEA

IBSEN LIVES! An opportunity for sixth-form and university students to engage with Ibsen’s work, which continues to influence contemporary stage, television and film. Workshop led by the Director of Learning & Participation at the Rose, and the Assistant Director of The Lady from the Sea. Thu 8 March, 5pm–6.30pm, £5

POETRY PARTY: ALL THINGS IBSEN Henrik Ibsen is considered one of the greatest playwrights of all time, but he was also an insightful poet and masterful storyteller. This Poetry Party, presented by members of Rose Youth Theatre, Players, Playwriting and Versophiles, celebrates some of his most shocking and awe-inspiring work.

Sun 11 March, 2pm–3.30pm, £4 (including a free drink)

ECHOES OF IBSEN Students of Rose Plus Playwriting respond to the father of modern drama with their own ten-minute plays. Come and see what can be dreamt up using just a table, two chairs and Ibsen for inspiration.

Wed 14 March, 2pm £7, £5 concessions

AN INTRODUCTION TO IBSEN WITH STEPHEN UNWIN Stephen Unwin has been widely hailed for his five productions of Ibsen, including an award winning Hedda Gabler at the Donmar. Hear him talk about a playwright he considers as second only to Shakespeare. Thu 15 March, 5.30pm–6.30pm, £5 Rose Youth Theatre

A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRIK IBSEN A Doll’s House is the best known of Ibsen’s plays.

A tightly-plotted exploration of how unspoken conflicts in married life inevitably lead to collapse.

Sat 17 March 7pm , Sun 18 March 6.30pm, £10, £5 concessions Versophiles

LOVE’S COMEDY BY HENRIK IBSEN A rarely performed gem which shocked western society upon its publication in 1862. This is a staged reading, directed by Lotte Wakeham from the RSC. Sun 4 March, 3pm, £4

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Daily Mail The Times The Guardian The Independent Sunday Times

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The Winter’s Tale Photo: Manuel Harlan

THE WINTER’S TALE & HENRY V

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE TUE 20 – SAT 24 MARCH The Winter’s Tale Tue 7.30pm, Thu 7.30pm Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm Henry V Wed 7.30pm, Thu 2pm Sat 7.30pm Post-show talks Wed Henry V Fri The Winter’s Tale See page 24 for details of audio-described performance

THIS ISN’T JUST SHAKESPEARE – THIS IS ROCK AND ROLL. Daily Express

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Propeller brings its own unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Thrilling and deeply moving, Henry V marks the beginning of a journey that takes us from the corridors of Westminster to the fields of France in an evening of unforgettable power.

A tragic fairy tale, The Winter’s Tale tells the mysterious and extraordinary story of a man consumed by an inexplicable jealousy that destroys his family, his kingdom and himself. With the greatest playwright writing at the height of his powers, this is poetry in motion.

Led by Director Edward Hall, internationally-acclaimed all-male company Propeller is renowned for combining a rigorous approach to the text with an exciting physical aesthetic, engaging its audience’s imagination and bringing fresh understanding to classic plays.

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Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory

Photo: Graham Burke

THE CHERRY ORCHARD

BY ANTON CHEKHOV TRANSLATED BY STEPHEN MULRINE TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAY Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Wed & Fri eves On The Evils of Tobacco translated by Stephen Mulrine Free post-show performance in the Culture Café

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A MARVELLOUS BLEND OF HEARTACHE AND HILARITY… THE MOST WONDERFUL PRODUCTION

Jeremy Kingston, The Times, on Uncle Vanya

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Following their widely admired productions of Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya, the highlyacclaimed Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory make their debut visit to the Rose with Chekhov’s final tragic-comic masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard.

The cast includes Julia Hills (2 Point 4 Children, Dad, and original cast member of Calendar Girls) who plays the feckless matriarch, Ranevskaya and Simon Armstrong, who starred in the recent SATTF/Bristol Old Vic production of The Misanthrope, who plays Lopakhin.

On Wednesday and Friday evenings, there will be a special post-show performance in the Rose’s Culture Café of Chekhov’s celebrated 15 minute monologue, On The Evils of Tobacco, performed by Paul Brendan. The hen-pecked Nyukhin tries to obey his wife’s command to lecture us on the evils of tobacco but only succeeds in revealing the comic absurdities of his life.

Arcola Theatre

THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE

BY MANFRED KARGE DIRECTED BY STEPHEN UNWIN Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Stephen Unwin’s original production of this play launched the careers of Ewan Bremner and Alan Cumming. Stephen now directs the next generation in the first major revival in the UK of this landmark piece of theatre.

FUNNY AND IMMENSELY HEARTENING

London youth – out of work, on the dole, spending time in their flat, going on epic journeys of the imagination and hoping for the best. Manfred Karge’s The Conquest of the South Pole is a fascinating mix of domestic drama and epic adventure, a 90-minute study of fantasy and dignity which cannot fail to cast its spell over audiences in Kingston.

TUE 29 MAY – SAT 2 JUN

The Independent on Stephen Unwin’s original production

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“Nowhere else are theatrical myths forged so quickly: Tom Stoppard was discovered through Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Manfred Karge’s Conquest of the South Pole appeared during Jenny Killick’s golden age of the Traverse, and Théâtre de Complicité won – of all things – the Perrier award in 1985” Lyn Gardener on Edinburgh’s Traverse original run prior to its Royal Court transfer

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ROSE YOUTH THEATRE AND ROSE PLUS PLAYERS

THE CRUCIBLE

BY ARTHUR MILLER FRI 6 & SAT 7 APRIL Fri & Sat eves 7pm Sat mat 2pm

In Salem Massachusetts, 1692, superstition, paranoia and local jealousies fuel a masshysteria of terrifying power and momentum.

Parallels between Salem’s infamous witch-hunt and 1950s McCarthyism have been studied in schools across the world. But the play resonates just as strongly today, in our post-9/11 society of religious fundamentalism and fear.

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Miller’s tale is about the dignity of the common man.

Set against a backdrop of mindless persecution, this is a thriller, courtroom drama and tender love-story, with humanity and redemption at its heart.

Rose Youth Theatre and Rose Plus Players combine forces to present a sumptuous and exciting version of this classic masterpiece.

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS MON 9 – SAT 14 APR Mon 7pm Shirley High School Tue 7pm Trinity School Wed 7pm Haberdashers Aske’s Knights Academy Reed’s School Thu 7pm South West Youth Theatre Richards Lodge High School

National Theatre Connections is a nationwide celebration of new writing and young theatre talent. The Rose is one of 20 venues across the UK, from Bristol to Belfast, hosting a showcase festival of performances from their region as part of Connections.

This year, the National Theatre has commissioned ten new plays with an international flavour. Written by some of the most exciting playwrights in the UK and beyond, these diverse stories range from the passionately political to the heartwarmingly funny.

Fri 7pm Riddlesdown Collegiate Harris Academy Bromley

Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first to see these thrilling new works, performed by the rising theatrical stars of your region.

Sat 7pm Glenthorne High School Bounce Theatre

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THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE

Illustration: Axel Scheffler

Tall Stories

Scamp Theatre

TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES

BASED ON THE PICTURE BOOK BY JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER

BY JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER

TUE 22 – FRI 25 MAY

SAT 16 – SUN 17 JUN

Tue–Wed 11am & 1.30pm Thu 11am & 4.30pm Fri 11am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Sat 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm

‘How I long to sail,’ said the tiny snail…

Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes. The little snail is amazed by it all but starts feeling very small in the vastness of the world.

This is a magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle brought to the stage spectacularly by the team that brought you Aesop’s Fables, Stick Man and Private Peaceful.

Under sea, over land, on the farm and in the jungle, these tales are woven together with live music, songs, puppets and a host of colourful characters who will delight.

Then disaster strikes – the whale becomes beached in a bay. Can the tiny snail save the day?

An absolute treat for everyone aged 3 and upwards.

Created in Tall Stories’ unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines physical storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and upwards.

…THEY SEND SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE… SO LIVELY AND INNOVATIVE

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Julia Donaldson

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English Pocket Opera Company

RING ROUND THE WORLD TUE 12 – FRI 15 JUN

Tue 1.30pm Beaconsfield Primary School, Hambrough Primary School, West Twyford Primary School, West Acton Primary School

Wed 1.30pm St Mary’s Catholic Junior School, Ravenscroft Primary School, Dersingham Primary School, St Augustine’s Primary School

Thu 1.30pm St Catherine RC Primary School, St Pauls C of E Junior School

Fri 1.30pm Our Lady of the Visitation School, Allenby Primary School, Wood End Infant School, Featherstone Primary School, Coston Primary School

MON 18 – THU 21 JUN Mon 1.30pm Scargill Infants School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Christ Church CE Primary School

Tue 1.30pm Links Primary School, Dundonald Primary School, Hollymount Primary School

Wed 1.30pm Blair Peach Primary School, Malden Manor, Broadford Primary School, Christ Church CE Primary School

Thu 1.30pm Barrow Hill Junior School, Lovelace Primary School, Hillingdon Primary School

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English Pocket Opera Company (EPOC) has been creating opera for, by and with children for over ten years. They are celebrating the London 2012 Olympics by creating, performing and recording the biggest children’s opera ever known. At the Rose Theatre, EPOC will present performances of a spectacular new jazz opera representing six new countries at each performance; celebrated on stage with EPOC’s lively band of professional singers and musicians. Ring Round the World is part of the official London 2012 Festival.

Come along and see for yourself. You might even want to learn the audience ‘Ring Songs’. To get ‘karaoke-ing’ and see more, go to www.ringroundtheworld.org

I LOVE EPOC SHOWS – EVEN I STARTED SINGING ALONG… JOYOUS, UPROARIOUS AND UPLIFTING! The Daily Telegraph

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PINOCCHIO THU 2 – SUN 5 AUG

Thu 1.30pm & 4pm Fri 11am & 1.30pm Sat 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 11am & 1.30pm

TRULY MAGICAL… CAPTIVATING… HAUNTINGLY REAL The Scotsman

Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive, visually and verbally witty, with a big heart plus a sprinkling of improvisation that makes each performance unique to its audience.

Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Leave reality behind and go on a 60-minute magical journey as Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark!

Award-winning Indefinite Articles are at the forefront of the new wave of British puppetry and its members have worked with the RSC, Improbable Theatre and the Mighty Boosh.

For everyone aged 4 and upwards

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Photo: Adam Crossthwaite

Indefinite Articles

“Wonderful work that celebrates the possibilities of theatre” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Photo: Tommy Jessop in Hamlet

ROSE LET ME IN BRITANNIA! A CELEBRATION OF WORK BY PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES Blue Apple Theatre

HAMLET WED 4 JUL 7.30pm

Think you know Hamlet? Think again!

Six amazing actors from Blue Apple Theatre reinvent this famous play, adapting Shakespeare’s words to present a fresh, funny and fearless new vision of this well loved work.

This is history in the making; come and see this trailblazing company and meet a new Hamlet, as he’s never been seen before.

QUEEN’S JUBILEE – ROSE FUNDRAISER TUE 5 JUNE 7.30pm (doors open at 5.30pm) Following the sell-out success of the Christmas Concert, we are delighted to announce another great fundraising event at the Rose.

Come back 60 years with us, as we celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with all the energy and optimism of 1952. From a country fair with traditional games, to an evening of music, merriment and musings, this is your chance to wave a Union Jack whilst having a laugh at our British eccentricities.

Immerse yourself from 5.30pm. Special guests to be announced. Early booking is advised.

MAGICAL… ENCHANTING… The Hampshire Chronicle on Blue Apple’s 2010 adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Dysart School and Bedelsford School

TUE 3 JUL Dysart & Bedelsford will come together on stage at the Rose on 3 July to present an entertaining and inspiring piece of work which will be a must-see for all the family. Please check the website for further information.

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LOVING LINDA SUN 11 MARCH

7pm

Loving Linda returns! The fourth fundraising concert for Target Ovarian Cancer in memory of comedian Linda Smith, features stand up comedy from Andy Hamilton (Old Harry’s Game, QI), Shappi Khorsandi (Shappi Talk), Mark Steel (Mark Steel’s In Town), Robert Ince (Infinite Monkey Cage) and Susan Calman (News Quiz), along with live music from Sarah Jane Morris (The Communards).

RICH HALL SUN 25 MARCH

7.30pm

Rich Hall’s renowned grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid-fire wit. Fans can see the comic genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all delivered in his own hilarious unique way.

“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work” The Guardian Recommended age 16 yrs +

Show images from left–right: Rich Hall The Comedy Store The Virginia Monologues, Illustration: Denise Dorrance Clarinettist Sarah Williamson – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Innovations 2012

THE COMEDY STORE 31 MAR, 29 APR, 27 MAY

7.30pm

The Comedy Store continue their monthly residency presenting the best stand-up from around the globe on your doorstep. With over 32 years experience, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent and remains the place to see the stars of tomorrow today. Paul Merton, Eddie Izzard and Peter Kay all cut their comedy teeth here. Check line-up on rosetheatrekingston.org.

ROSE PLUS CHOIR

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA SUN 8 APR 7.30pm

Our Rose Plus Choir and guests fill the stage with a celebratory concert of springtime and song.

Come along and enjoy the wonderful sound of over 100 voices.

THE VIRGINIA MONOLOGUES WHY GROWING OLD IS GREAT SUN 6 MAY

7.30pm

Written and performed by Virginia Ironside Directed by Nigel Planer When an agony aunt reaches sixty, she can lie like a trooper, jump off a bridge or take to the stage.

Virginia Ironside explains that unlimited free drugs, fun funerals, grandchildren and sex or, even better, no sex make the sixties the best and funniest time of your life… “…really funny… I urge you to see it.”

Arthur Smith, Loose Ends BBC Radio 4

“ a witty show for all ages, providing an oasis of grown-up calm and wisdom” The Independent

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SUN 20 MAY 7.30pm

Conductor: Benjamin Pope Back by popular demand, the Rose is pleased to welcome the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra this spring for an exquisite programme of classical delights. Acclaimed British clarinettist Sarah Williamson takes centre stage to perform Mozart’s ethereal and beautiful Clarinet Concerto. This magnificent concerto is framed by two equally well-loved works: sunny ‘Italian’ Symphony and Beethoven’s masterful Symphony No.4. A concert not to be missed.

“The RPO do sensuousness uncommonly well.”

The Guardian

INNOVATIONS 2012 SUN 24 JUNE

6.30pm

The Institute of Tamil Culture Fine Arts presents a sensational evening of South Indian Bharatha Natyam & contemporary dances accompanied by a classical instrumental music orchestra, all performed by young budding artistes and the talented students of Kingston Tamil School.

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SOUTH LONDON BUSINESS AWARDS FINALIST 2011 BEST COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY The Rose is more than a theatre, it is a place to come together and connect with the extraordinary cultural life of our community. Our Culture Cafe, gallery, and beautiful auditorium host these exciting events and many more.

EVENTS Versophiles

Rose Youth Theatre

HENRY IV PART ONE BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRIK IBSEN

England is threatened on all sides. While the King is repelling invasions from Wales and Scotland, his adolescent son, Prince Hal, is spending his time drinking with Sir John Falstaff, one of Shakespeare’s great comic characters.

Sunday 18 March, 2.30pm, Tickets £4

The best known of Ibsen’s plays, this is a tightly-plotted

Versophiles

exploration of how unspoken conflicts in married life inevitably lead to collapse.

Sat 17 March, 7pm, Sun 18 March, 6.30pm £10, £5 concessions

Rose Plus Players

HAY FEVER BY NOEL COWARD

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Welcome to the elegant country house of David Bliss,

Petruchio seeks his fortune through marriage. Kate’s father offers her to Petruchio – if he can tame her wild ways. A romantic comedy exploring social and sexual politics.

Sunday 22 April, 2.30pm. Tickets £4

Judith and their two children, Sorel and David, have

Versophiles

HENRY IV PART TWO BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE The King lies dying in London. Prince Hal must reconcile his differences with his father and confront his duties as the future king.

Sunday 20 May, 2.30pm, Tickets £4 Versophiles

MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, this play charts the rise and fall of the Thane of Glamis and his wife, whose ambitions for the Scottish throne know

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bestselling author of romantic novels. His ex-actress wife each invited a guest for the weekend. And none of them, it seems, have any intention of acting the host. Coward’s first major comic success is still hugely popular today.

This production is the culmination of a term’s work by our Rose Plus Players.

Monday 26 March, 7.30pm, Tickets £7, £5 concessions

Rose Plus Choir

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Join up to a hundred singers on our stage to rehearse and perform a full public concert in one epic day. You will work with a top musical director and professional choristers. Whilst you don’t need to be able to read music or have singing experience, you do need stamina and enthusiasm. The evening concert is a joyful celebration of spring and Easter, an experience you won’t forget.

Sun 8 April, £20 for the day, 10am start, Performance 7.30pm

COURSES

Concessions are available on most Rose Plus courses.

Please ask at the box office

ROSE YOUTH THEATRE Rose Youth Theatre is central to life at the Rose.

Every weekend, in small classes led by experienced theatre directors, we offer young people a chance to discover professional acting techniques whilst developing communication skills and self-confidence.

Our students perform publicly in all areas of the building, including the main stage.

21/22 April – 21/22 July, £120 per term

ROSE PLUS PLAYERS Rose Plus Players meet every week to explore text and performance, leading to a challenging end-of-term production, played to members of the public. Over this course, we will be working on As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies.

23 April – 9 July, £200 per term

ROSE PLUS SUMMER Junior (ages 8–10) This is a great introduction to drama and stage-work, offering a lightning tour through all the basic skills. On the second day, you will perform a short play, specially written for this course by a respected playwright.

Ages 8–10, 9.30am–5.30pm Mon 30 July – Tue 31 July Wed 1 August – Thu 2 August Fri 3 August – Sat 4 August, £60 Seniors (ages 11–17) An intensive and challenging week, but enormously enjoyable, this course is designed to develop self-confidence, voice and acting technique. You will rehearse and perform a specially commissioned play, working with leading theatre directors and making great new friends along the way.

Mon 6 August – Sat 11 August (Age 10–12) Mon 13 August – Sat 18 August (Age 13–14) Mon 20 August – Sat 25 August (Age 15–17) 10am–5pm (public performance on Saturdays, 7.30pm) £150

Top three production shots: Rose Youth Theatre’s production of Oliver Twist.

Bottom two production shots: Scenes from Childhood.

Photos by Dave 08444 821Roberts 556 androsetheatrekingston.org Ciaran McConville.

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COMING SOON

Creative Youth

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS MORT FESTIVAL THE MUSICAL YMT

FRI 29 JUN – SUN 22 JUL Creative Youth are delighted to announce the return of the International Youth Arts Festival, one of the largest and most diverse youth events in the country.

From 29 June – 22 July, the streets and venues of Kingston will come alive as young people from the ages of 5 to 26 showcase the very best in youth arts, selected from the UK and Internationally.

Full programme available 1 April when bookings open.

BY TERRY PRATCHETT ADAPTED BY JENIFER TOKSVIG AND DOMINIC HASLAM WED 29 AUG – SAT 1 SEP Wed–Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Being Death’s apprentice was not Mort’s idea. Death is a difficult boss to work for at the best of times, and now Mort is being distracted from the job by a rather unlikely romance. Will he start to regret his unique line of work?

Witty and inventive, the national tour of this new musical adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s classic Discworld novel is presented

by Youth Music Theatre UK, the country’s national music theatre company for young people.

A dead funny treat for all ages.

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CIRQUE DU CIEL’S

SHANGHI DIRECT FROM CHINA AND BEYOND GRAVITY THU 6 – SUN 9 SEP Thu–Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Sun 3pm

Featuring a fabulous and entrancing storyline, this multi-media spectacle has captivated and enthralled audiences across the world.

The highly-awaited and internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi

by Cirque Du Ciel, returns by overwhelming popular demand to the UK. Originally directed in China by Cirque Du Soleil’s Guy Caron, this production has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences all ages.

Miss this and you will miss the most daring, breathtaking and stunning family entertainment show of the year!

SUPERB, STUPENDOUS, BREATHTAKING Bournemouth Echo

ROSE APPEAL WHETHER IT’S AS A CULTURAL CENTRE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OR AS A LANDMARK THEATRE PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS DRAMA, I ASK THAT YOU JOIN ME IN HELPING THE ROSE TO BLOOM

Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench and Oliver Chris in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo: Nobby Clark

Rose Theatre Productions lie at the heart of what the Rose is all about.

Since opening in January 2008, we have presented fourteen productions, and brought to Kingston some of Britain’s greatest actors and actresses.

Without Arts Council funding, however, we rely on the generous philanthropic support of hundreds of individuals. Join the Rose Family and help us stage more productions of a richer and wider range of plays.

We need to raise £250,000 a year to support our productions. Every penny you give will be used on stage.

Stephen Artistic Director 08444 821Unwin, 556 rosetheatrekingston.org

IT IS THE THEATRE THAT I HAVE DREAMED OF ALL MY LIFE; INTIMATE YET EPIC, BOLD AND FRIENDLY, CLASSIC BUT ENTIRELY MODERN Sir Peter Hall, Director Emeritus

If you would like to join the Friends scheme or make a donation, please visit rosetheatrekingston.org or ask at Box office for details.

If you would like a bespoke individual package that includes a closer insight into the creation of work at the Rose and the people involved, please email traceys@rosetheatrekingston.org 21

LOOKING FOR A GETTING HERE UNIQUE VENUE TO HOST YOUR EVENT?

BY TRAIN

Kingston station is 30 mins from Waterloo and 20 mins from Chessington North Rail Station (change at Raynes Park). Fast trains run to and from Surbiton. The Rose Theatre is only a 10 minute walk from Kingston station.

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KINGSTON TRAIN STATION

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THE ROSE IN KINGSTON UPON THAMES IS A WONDER. THE CURVED FOYERS ARE INSTANTLY PLEASING, LIKE A SNUG SHIP WITH STEEL STAIRCASES AND WOOD FLOORS.

Rose Car Park on Kingston Hall Road. If using a SatNav please use postcode KT1 1LB (Kingston Police Station). kingston.gov.uk/parking. Open until midnight.

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For more information about hiring the gallery, auditorium or bars, please contact the hires and events team at hiresandevents@rosetheatrekingston.org or call 020 8546 6983.

DRIVING & PARKING

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As one of Britain’s most exciting new theatre spaces, the Rose Theatre is the ideal venue for a range of events including conferences, business meetings, corporate hospitality, workshops, business training and personal occasions.

South West Trains run up to six trains per hour off peak between London Waterloo and Kingston (four via Wimbledon and two via Richmond) until late. Avoid the traffic when you hop on a train and enjoy a great day out in Kingston. Plan your journey and book your tickets at southwesttrains.co.uk or call 0845 6000 650.

THANK YOU Rose Theatre, Kingston is grateful to the Royal Borough of Kingston, Kingston University and our many sponsors, donors, volunteers and Friends for their support of the Rose.

Corporate Sponsors

Corporate Patrons

AVENUE INVESTMENTS

Corporate Partners

London – Kingston South

www.LastMinuteTheatreTickets.com

Corporate Associates Kingston Readers Festival

Trusts & Foundations Alchemy Foundation Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust John Coates Charitable Trust D’Oyly Carte Foundation Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Foundation for Sport & the Arts Foyle Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation David Harding Foundation JFR Charitable Trust The Louisa Lewisohn Memorial Trust Paragon Trust Sandra Charitable Trust William Allen Young Charitable Trust Artistic Director’s Circle John & Gilly Baker Nicolaas and Barbara Brenninkmeijer Clive Butler Felix Dennis Anthony & Marjorie Simonds-Gooding Maxwell Morrison Derek Osbourne Ian Page Lady Sainsbury of Turville Philip & Rosemary Swatman Benefactors Peter and Diana Butler Christopher Foy Sandy Gavshon Lady Hatch Agnes Hewitt-Smith Libby Johnstone Bob Steed Monica & Peter Unwin Daniel Wain Angie & Brian Willman

Martin & Kathryn Higgs

Patrons John Arnold Mark Austen Michael Bagwell Nicholas & Christine Beale Michael & Rosemary Bibby John & Francine Brooks Wanda Brown Charter Quay Residents Association Timothy Combe Gail Cunningham Michael & Mary Davison Timothy Doyle Mary Foxworthy Peter Gray John Hackett Baroness Hamwee Wanda & Simon Higman Lesley Hodges Peter Juniper David Kester Patrick & Marion O’Donovan Barry O’Mahony Sky Rossetti Styron Palmer-Challis Ian & Mary Reid Donald Rogers Kenneth & Rosalind Rokison Judy Schiller George Stiles Jenny Titterton Thanks to Ian & Wendelien Bellinger

Will Bland & Tricia Welch Bland

Fiona and Peter Hare and all those who wish to remain anonymous

Rose Friends Thank you to all Friends of the Rose for your continued support

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DIARY AT A GLANCE FEBRUARY

Page

Thu 23

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Fri 24

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Sat 25

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Mon 27

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Tue 28

The Lady From The Sea

7pm PN

3

Wed 29

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

MARCH Thu 1

Page

Time to Talk – Michael Pennington

5.30pm

6

Sat 24

The Winter’s Tale

2pm AD

5

Henry V

7.30pm

5

Sun 25

Rich Hall

7.30pm

16

Sun 31

The Comedy Store

7.30pm

16

Fri 6

The Crucible

7pm

10

Sat 7

The Crucible

2pm

10

The Crucible

7pm

10

Sun 8

Easter Extravaganza

7.30pm

17

Mon 9

The Grandfathers

7pm

11

Tue 10

Little Foot

7pm

11

Wed 11

Victim Sidekick Boyfriend Me Socialism is Great

7pm

11

Thur 12

Prince of Denmark Victim Sidekick Boyfriend Me

7pm

11

Fri 13

The Grandfathers Little Foot

7pm

11

Sat 14

The Ritual Journey to X

7pm

11

APRIL

Page

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Fri 2

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Sat 3

The Lady From The Sea

2.30pm

3

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Sun 4

A Moment of Mishearing

7.30pm

16

Mon 5

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Thu 19

Here

7.30pm

5

Tue 6

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Fri 20

Here

7.30pm

5

Wed 7

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Sat 21

Here

2.30pm

5

Thu 8

The Lady From The Sea

2.30pm

3

Here

7.30pm

5

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Mon 23

Here

7.30pm

5

Fri 9

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Tue 24

Here

7.30pm

5

Sat 10

The Lady From The Sea

2.30pm

3

Wed 25

Here

7.30pm FN

5

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Thu 26

Here

2.30pm

5

Sun 11

Loving Linda

7pm

16

Here

7.30pm

5

Mon 12

Time to Talk – Joely Richardson

5.30pm

6

Fri 27

Here

7pm PN

5

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Sat 28

Here

2.30pm

5

The Lady From The Sea

6pm TT

3

Here

7.30pm

5

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm AD

3

Sun 29

The Comedy Store

7.30pm

16

Wed 14

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm ST

3

Mon 30

Here

7.30pm

5

Thu 15

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm

3

Fri 16

The Lady From The Sea

7.30pm SP

3

Sat 17

The Lady From The Sea

1pm TT

3

Tue 13

The Lady From The Sea The Lady From The Sea Tue 20 Wed 21 Thu 22

The Winter’s Tale Henry V

2.30pm AD 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Tue 1

3 7

5.30pm

6

Here

7.30pm

5

Wed 2

Here

7.30pm

5

Thu 3

Here

2.30pm

5

Here

7.30pm

5

Here

7.30pm

5

Here

2.30pm

5

Here

7.30pm

5

The Virginia Monologues

7.30pm

17

7

Henry V

2pm

7

Fri 4 Sat 5

The Winter’s Tale

7.30pm

7

The Winter’s Tale

7.30pm

7

Sat 24

The Winter’s Tale

12.30pm TT

7

Page

Time to Talk – Michael Frayn

3

Fri 23

24

MAY

Sun 6

Mon 7

Here

7.30pm

5

Fri 15

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Tue 8

Here

7.30pm

5

Sat 16

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

1.30pm

12

Wed 9

Time to Talk – Jo Brand

5.30pm

6

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

4pm

12

Here

7.30pm

5

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

11am

12

Here

1pm TT

5

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

1.30pm

12

Here

2.30pm AD

5

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

4pm

12

Here

7.30pm

5

Mon 18

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Fri 11

Here

7.30pm

5

Tue 19

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Sat 12

Here

2.30pm

5

Wed 20

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Here

7.30pm

5

Thu 21

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Tue 15

The Cherry Orchard

7.30pm

8

Sun 24

Innovations 2012

6.30pm

17

Wed 16

The Cherry Orchard

7.30pm

8

On The Evils of Tobacco

Post show

8

The Cherry Orchard

2.30pm

8

Blue Apple’s Hamlet

7.30pm

The Cherry Orchard

7.30pm

8

AUGUST

The Cherry Orchard

7.30pm

8

Thu 2

On The Evils of Tobacco

Post show

8

The Cherry Orchard

2.30pm

8

The Cherry Orchard

7.30pm

8

Sun 20

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

7.30pm

17

Tue 22

The Snail and the Whale

11am

The Snail and the Whale

Thu 10

Thu 17

Sun 17

JULY Wed 4

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Pinocchio

1.30pm

14

Pinocchio

4pm

14

Pinocchio

11am

14

Pinocchio

1.30pm

14

Pinocchio

11am

14

12

Pinocchio

1.30pm

14

1.30pm

12

Pinocchio

4pm

14

The Snail and the Whale

11am

12

Pinocchio

11am

14

The Snail and the Whale

1.30pm

12

Pinocchio

1.30pm

14

The Snail and the Whale

11am

12

Wed 29

Mort

7.30pm

20

The Snail and the Whale

4.30pm

12

Thu 30

Mort

2.30pm

20

The Snail and the Whale

11am

12

Mort

7.30pm

20

The Snail and the Whale

1.30pm

12

Mort

7.30pm

20

The Snail and the Whale

4.30pm

12

Sun 27

The Comedy Store

7.30pm

16

Tue 29

The Conquest of the South Pole

7.30pm

9

Wed 30

The Conquest of the South Pole

7.30pm

9

Thu 31

The Conquest of the South Pole

2.30pm

The Conquest of the South Pole

7.30pm

Fri 18

Sat 19

Wed 23

Thu 24

Fri 25

JUNE

Fri 3

Sat 4

Sun 5

Fri 31 SEPTEMBER Sat 1

Mort

2.30pm

20

Mort

7.30pm

20

Thu 6

Cirque de Ciel’s ShangHi

7.30pm

20

9

Fri 7

Cirque de Ciel’s ShangHi

7.30pm

20

9

Sat 8

Cirque de Ciel’s ShangHi

2.30pm

20

Cirque de Ciel’s ShangHi

7.30pm

20

Cirque de Ciel’s ShangHi

3pm

20

Page

Fri 1

The Conquest of the South Pole

7.30pm

9

Sat 2

The Conquest of the South Pole

2.30pm

9

The Conquest of the South Pole

7.30pm

9

Tue 5

Rose Britannia!

7.30pm

15

Tue 12

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Wed 13

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

Thu 14

Ring Round The World

1.30pm

13

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HOW TO BOOK BOX OFFICE By telephone 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) 10am–8pm (6pm non performance days) closed Sunday

IN PERSON ONLY

Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL Box office in the foyer open Mon–Sat 10am–8pm (performance days), 10am–6pm (non-performance days), Sunday at least 1 hour prior to performance start (closed if no performance). We regret that advance bookings for future shows will stop 30 minutes before a performance begins.

ONLINE

rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

BOOKING FEES

Tickets purchased by phone or online incur a booking fee of £1 per ticket and a single transaction charge of £1.60. No booking fees apply for tickets purchased in person at the Rose box office.

DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS

Only one discount per ticket will apply and is for shows of more than two night duration. All subject to availability. No discounts apply to pit cushion prices.

Over 60, unwaged, entertainment union members, children under 16yrs and students £3 off, where it applies

ROSE SAVER – HOW IT WORKS

Book two shows and save £2 per ticket. Book three shows and save £3 per ticket. Book for four shows or more and save £4 per ticket. Tickets must be booked simultaneously and apply to shows marked ROSE SAVER .

Applies top three price bands only, Mon–Thurs only.

GROUPS

Groups of 10 or more enjoy generous discounts on some shows and a specially discounted price for some midweek matinees. Call the groups line on 08444 821 556 for details.

Schools, Colleges and Universities Tickets from £8 are available on selected performances for groups of 10 or more. 11th teacher ticket free in every 10.

ROSE THEATRE SHOP

Pre order your ice creams, programmes and interval drinks with your tickets.

08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org

CHILDREN & BABIES

Children under 5 will not be admitted in to the auditorium except for children’s and family shows. For health and safety reasons, all children must be allocated a seat and issued with a ticket. We will not charge an admission fee for babies-in-arms under 18 months old but a free ticket must be collected from Box Office. Prams/buggies may be stored in the foyer at the owner’s risk.

PIT CUSHIONS

There are a number of floor places situated in the pit area, directly in front of the stage, where audience members can sit on their own cushion. Prices start from £8 on most shows.

ACCESS

Patrons with disabilities enjoy half price tickets. The Rose is a fully accessible and inclusive organisation and we welcome all members of the community.

• 10 wheelchair spaces in auditorium (stalls and circle) • Blue Badge parking in High Street and Rose car park • Accessible toilets on every floor • Level access into building and Culture Café • Lift access to all floors • Low counters at Box office and stalls bar • Automatic entrance into the building Sensory access A digital hearing system for patrons with a hearing aid and Sennheiser headsets for hard of hearing patrons without a hearing aid. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Please let us know in advance so we may provide a dog-sitter and water bowl.

Learning disabilities Please feel free to contact us in advance to discuss how we can help make your visit as comfortable as possible on 020 8939 4078 or email access@ rosetheatrekingston.org. Details can be found on our website rosetheatrekingston.org/access

LATECOMERS

We regret latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded unless the performance is cancelled or postponed.

Data protection

We would like to retain your details on our mailing list to inform you of future events at the Rose, special offers and, occasionally, deals from other organisations. You will be asked when you book if you want to receive this information. If you do not want to receive this information, please contact the marketing department on 020 8939 4051.

The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. Rose Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme if necessary.

Due to the varying nature of the shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Please check when booking.

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TICKET PRICES BAND

A

B

C

D

Pit

Pre

The Lady From The Sea Mon–Thu eves & Sat mat £28.50

£25

£22

£16

£8 £38.50

Thu mat

£20

£20

£15

£12

£8

£30

Fri & Sat eves

£32

£28.50

£25

£19

£8

£42

£28.50 £24.50

A

B

C

D

Pit

The Snail and the Whale

BAND

£12

£12

£12

£12

£10

Ring Round the World

£10

£10

£10

£10

£10

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

£12

£12

£12

£12

£8

Pinocchio

£12

£12

£12

£12

£8

Michael Pennington

£5

£5

£5

£5

Joely Richardson

£5

£5

£5

£5

Michael Frayn

£5

£5

£5

£5

Jo Brand

£5

£5

£5

£5

Here Mon–Thu eves & Sat mat

£19

£14

Fri & Sat eves

£30

£26

£20

£15

Thu mat

£25

£22.50

£18

£12

TIME TO TALK

The Winters Tale & Henry V Tue–Sat eves & Sat mat

£25

£23

£20

£16

£8

£20

£18

£16

£14

£8

Mon–Thu eves & all mats

£20

£20

£18

£18

£8

Amit Chaudhuri

£18

£18

£16

£16

£8

Fri & Sat eves

£22

£22

£20

£20

£8

Loving Linda

£30

£30

£30

£30

£30

The Conquest of the South Pole

£18

£18

£15

£12

£8

£8

Mort

£25

£20

£17.50

£15

£8

Thu & Sat mat & Sun mat

£26

£26

£21

£19

£8

Fri & Sat eves

£24

£24

£19

£17.50

£8

Thu Mat

1 NIGHT EVENTS

The Cherry Orchard

Cirque de Ciel

The Crucible Adults

£10

£10

£10

£10

£8

Under 16’s

£5

£5

£5

£5

£5

National Theatre Connections

£8

£8

£8

£8

£8

Rich Hall

£15

£15

£15

£15

Comedy Store

£12

£12

£12

£12

Rose Easter Extravaganza

£7

£7

£7

£7

The Virginia Monologues

£15

£15

£15

£12

£8

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

£32

£32

£25

£20

£12

Rose Britannia!

£20

£20

£20

£20

Blue Apple’s Hamlet

£8

£8

£8

£8

£8

Innovations 2012

£7

£7

£7

£7

£5

Pit – Pit Cushions Pre – Premium seats Premium tickets includes a prime seat, glass of Prosecco and a play text

SEATING PLAN

UPPER CIRCLE CIRCLE STALLS

EA TE D

PIT SEATED

D

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TE EA

TS

PI

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions.

Please check with the Box office when booking tickets.

Pre

PIT CUSHIONS

STAGE

08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org

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VISIT THE NEW VOLUNTEER ROSE WEBSITE

The Rose receives invaluable support from a large dedicated team of volunteers, without whom we would not be able to operate. If you feel you could offer four or more hours of your time every month on a long term basis, then we would love to hear from you.

Helping out at the Rose is enormous fun and it’s a fantastic way to meet people and make new friends. Occasionally, it’s challenging but it’s also an opportunity to share your skills with others and develop new ones. We don’t require any specific qualifications and the offer is open to people of all ages and abilities.

Our recruitment process is ongoing and the latest information about roles and how to apply can be found at rosetheatrekingston.org or email volunteer@rosetheatrekingston.org

The Rose is delighted to launch its brand new website, created with the support of Arts Council England.

With a host of new functions, including pick your own seat, you now have the opportunity to claim discounts and offers as well as purchase full price tickets. You can watch trailers on the Rose channel and contribute your own comments with regular blogs from Stephen Unwin and other leading artists. To make your visit to the Rose even easier, you can pre-pay for programmes, icecreams and other merchandise, including theatre vouchers, in our brand new online shop. It’s the perfect place to browse when present-hunting.

We would like thank those who have already visited the site and generously made a donation to Rose Theatre Productions. Have a look today at rosetheatrekingston.org and we would be delighted to hear what you think of it.

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Jane Asher cuts the cake she made for the opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and Farewell to the Theatre.

CULTURE CAFÉ Renowned for its wide selection of Fairtrade coffee (some say it’s the best in Kingston), the Culture Café is a unique and friendly place to meet friends or browse through a selection of daily papers and magazines. A large, versatile space, we offer a lot more than good coffee!

Come and see for yourself.

In addition to our current range of delicious sandwiches, salads and home made cakes, the Culture Café launches an exciting new menu this season offering pre-show sharing platters and bar snacks.

SPECIAL OFFERS

CHILDREN’S LUNCH BAGS FOR JUST £4 INCLUDING A SANDWICH, CARTON OF JUICE, PIECE OF FRUIT AND SWEET TREAT: available for The Snail and the Whale, Tiddler and Pinocchio.

GLASS OF PROSECCO ONLY £6: available for The Lady from the Sea, Henry V, The Winter’s Tale and Here.

BUY 2 LARGE GLASSES OF HOUSE WINE AND GET THE REST OF THE BOTTLE FREE: available for Here.

REGULAR CAFÉ EVENTS INCLUDE… RHYME TIME Mondays 11.15am Bring the little ones down for a free morning of rhyming, singing and laughter.

CRAFT & EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS Tuesdays 10am Places are limited on this popular workshop so please contact Alys at alys.louise@virgin.net to book.

BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS

OPEN MONDAY–FRIDAY FROM 10AM SATURDAY 11AM

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am. Please contact Gill at cellogill@hotmail.com to book.

Lunches available from 12 noon Pre-show platters available from 6pm–7pm

JAZZ CONCERTS

For full details of free music events at lunchtime or before and after a show, see rosetheatrekingston.org

First Tuesday of every month, presented in conjunction with Kingston University.

08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS ROSE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS JOELY RICHARDSON IN

THE LADY FROM THE SEA

BY HENRIK IBSEN DIRECTED BY STEPHEN UNWIN THU 23 FEB – SAT 17 MAR

HERE

BY MICHAEL FRAYN DIRECTED BY LISA SPIRLING THU 19 APR – SAT 12 MAY

VISITING DRAMA PROPELLER

HENRY V / THE WINTER’S TALE

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY EDWARD HALL TUE 20 – SAT 24 MAR

SHAKESPEARE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY

THE CHERRY ORCHARD

BY ANTON CHEKHOV TRANSLATED BY STEPHEN MULRINE TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAY

ARCOLA THEATRE

THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE

BY MANFRED KARGE DIRECTED BY STEPHEN UNWIN TUE 29 MAY – SAT 2 JUN Follow us on: www.facebook.com/rosetheatrekingston www.twitter.com/rosetheatre Rose Theatre, Kingston is managed by Kingston Theatre Trust, a registered charity no. 1000182 Design: 2