What's On at The Roses: Apr-Jun 2023

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Hello!

As the abundance of a new Spring starts to reveal itself, it’s already like summer here.

2022 culminated in our best-ever selling panto and raising over £10,000 for our Christmas fundraising campaign, Buck Up Backstage. The Roses is THRIVING! And it just keeps getting better. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, rosestheatre.org. Alongside our brochure, it’s part of a brand-new look that shows off our wonderful venue and events and celebrates our mission: to fill your life with joy and connection. Please do take the time to explore.

This season features some of Britain’s biggest comedians, international dance troupes and a huge programme of events and activities you can get involved with, from singing to sword-making and Baby Ballet to bingo.

It’s such a privilege to be part of such an exciting time at The Roses. It’s all made possible by an excellent staff team, including our fabulous volunteers, and our family of supporters including our members, donors, sponsors, trustees and our loyal audience. A huge thanks to all of you! We can’t wait to warmly welcome you through our doors to join the fun!

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Cinema Pages 08–11

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Jessica Brewster Director

Royal Opera House Season

Discounts & Seats

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Live Events

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Further Ahead

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Booking Information

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Get Creative and get involved!

Roses Young Creatives

Our new RYC is now in full swing, and we’d love you to join in!

Our young performers work on character development, performance for stage and screen, choreography, singing and much more! The next term will feature sessions from industry experts to help them develop their confidence and discover new skills whilst preparing for our summer production of (drum roll please…) Matilda!

All sessions take place at The Roses and are payable half-termly; please note no sessions will run during May half-term.

SUMMER TERM DATES

TUE 18 APR—WED 12 JULY

Discounts and concessions: Each younger sibling will receive a 15% discount. If you are in receipt of Universal Credit or other benefits, you may be eligible for a bursary or discount.

Wings, Wands, Swords & Shields

TUE 4 APR 10AM 11AM

In this creative Easter drop-in workshop, join Georgia and Megan to make some sparkly fairy wings or a decorated shield fit for a knight! We’ll be getting crafty before our family Easter film, so don’t forget to get your tickets in advance and collect all your magical makes after the film.

Ages 4–10 recommended Free entry

Character Drawing

TUE 30 MAY 2 — 4PM

Join Sam Morris to step into a make-believe world that you’re going to draw and paint.

There will be a selection of materials to help young artists tackle their ideas in an imaginative way while increasing their knowledge and experience of drawing and painting materials.

For ages 11+ £12 (Sibling discount of 10%)

Baby Ballet

THU 1 JUN 10 10.30AM

Open the dressing up box and don’t forget to wear your tiara! Get ready to twinkle some toes with Georgia for 30 minutes of magical fun.

For little Princes and Princesses aged 18–36 months

Stay and play from 10:30-11:30am. Toys and activities provided. Coffee and Cakes available.

Eric’s Bar

If you would like more information on any of our sessions including discounts and how to book, please email Georgia at getcreative@rosestheatre.org

The Roses is home to a growing number of groups and clubs, who meet to socialise, create and enjoy each others’ company.

The Roses’ Choir

Enjoy the uplifting experience of singing together. You don’t need to be an expert — this is all about having fun. Our choir get regular opportunities to perform throughout the year, both at The Roses and at external events to which they have been invited.

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time Every Tuesday 9.30–11am

Price £6.00 per week (payable half-termly, see website for term dates)

Venue The Roses

Sing for Breath

Join us for a friendly, fun and inclusive group singing session that helps to support lung health. This will be a supportive and nonjudgemental session where the singing serves as a way to help manage lung health using warm ups, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises and songs. You don’t need to have sung before and you can participate at your own pace. We’ll breathe together, sing together and laugh together too!

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time Second Tuesday of every month at 2–3.15pm for singing and 3.15–4pm for coffee & chat

Price Free, no booking required

Venue The Roses

Singing for Wellbeing

A friendly group singing session using music for relaxation and enjoyment. No experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music. We will learn energising and meaningful songs together alongside relaxation exercises, breathing exercises and fun vocal warm-ups.

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time First Wednesday of every month at 2–3.15pm

Price Free

Venue Tewkesbury Library

Sing 2 Remember

The Roses Theatre is happy to be working in partnership with Mindsong to offer Sing 2 Remember, a supported, thoroughly enjoyable, dementia-friendly singing session for:

People with dementia still living at home (and those that care for them)

People experiencing loneliness or isolation

People who love to sing, but no longer feel comfortable singing in a choir

Please email meg.brand@mindsong.org.uk for more information.

Date & Time Fortnightly at 2pm – see mindsong.org.uk for dates

Price Free

Venue The Baptist Church (GL20 5DR)

Bingo

EVERY MON 1.45PM

Our Monday Bingo sessions attract a regular and committed group of players each week. There are cash prizes to be won and a raffle if you’re feeling extra lucky! No need to pre book, just come along for a fun and social afternoon. Led by Liz and Jordan, our resident Bingo Callers!

£1 per book (6 games, plus 1 bonus round)

Board Game Meet Up

EVERY MON 6.30PM

Join us at The Roses for a fun and relaxed evening, hosted by resident games master, Martin Worrall, who brings a sample of his personal collection, such as Pandemic, Azul and Wingspan, or feel free to bring your own games along to play. Pizza and drinks are available to buy. Under 16s must be supervised by an adult.

Everyone welcome, free to join

K2Togs

EVERY WED 10.30–12.30PM

The Roses’ resident group of knitters (and crocheters!) meet weekly for coffee, chat and plenty of crafting. K2Togs started many years ago as a small group that has grown exponentially ever since, and now regularly take over the theatre with their wonderful creations.

Everyone welcome, free to join

Quiz Nights

SECOND TUE OF EVERY MONTH 7.30PM

From April 11, test your general knowledge in a fun and informal evening of trivia as you compete against your fellow quizgoers – there will be prizes to be won and kudos to be earned! Freshly made pizza and drinks will be available to buy throughout the evening.

£1 entry per head

If you’re looking for a home for your group, or would like to start one, please get in touch at getcreative@rosestheatre.org and we’ll find you a home!

Experience exhilarating live theatre from the comfort of The Roses.

GOOD THU 20 APR 7PM

By C.P. Taylor, directed by Dominic Cooke.

David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay).

Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

Best of Enemies

By James Graham

THU 18 MAY 7PM

, directed by Jeremy Herrin.

David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.

In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal.

During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation. As beliefs are challenged and slurs slung, a new frontier in American politics is opening and television news is about to be transformed forever.

Filmed live in London’s West End.

We are delighted to be screening the Royal Opera House’s biggest ever season, in its entirety, for the very first time.

For full details on each production, visit rosestheatre.org

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

SUN 16 APR 2PM

Royal Ballet Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella celebrates its 75th anniversary.

The Royal Opera: The Marriage Of Figaro

THU 27 APR 6.45PM

With more twists than a page boy’s stockings, the story of Mozart’s comic opera will surprise and delight you at every turn.

EVENT CINEMA PRICES

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

WED 24 MAY 7.15PM

Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s ravishing music and Oliver Messel’s sumptuous fairytale designs with this true gem from the classical ballet repertory.

The Royal Opera: Il Trovatore

TUE 13 JUN 7.15PM

Adele Thomas’s energetic staging sets

Verdi’s tale in a Hieronymus Bosch-inspired universe of medieval superstition.

Members Friends of The Roses get £1 off per ticket.

Marianela Núñez in the new production of Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella, The Royal Ballet ©2023 Sebastian Nevols

Cinema at The Roses

We bring the best new international releases to your local theatre.

Allelujah / Rye Lane / Champions

Magic Mike’s Last Dance / 80 For Brady

Marcel the Snail with Shoes On / Barbie

The Beasts / Heathers The Musical

Super Mario Bros / Godland / Chevalier

Sick Of Myself / Are You There God?

It’s Me, Margaret / The Little Mermaid

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry

Book Club: The Next Chapter / Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse

Elemental / Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny / Oppenheimer / Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom / Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

See our offers and film programme online at rosestheatre.org or pick up our monthly flyer from the Box Office. You can also download a digital flyer from issuu.com/TheRoses

Oppenheimer

The Little Mermaid Godland

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Barbie

The Roses now has two screens, offering you more choice than ever before.

See the latest award contenders, blockbusters, family entertainment and acclaimed new world cinema releases on our huge Auditorium Screen. For a more intimate experience, our new Studio Screen offers the opportunity to see films in a comfortable boutique screening room. Here, classic films rub shoulders with acclaimed new arthouse releases, family favourites, insightful documentaries, and themed seasons.

This Spring The Roses is launching a new Pizza offer!

From 1st April The Roses’ Bar & Kitchen will serve a selection of stone-baked pizzas before all live shows. From £10, with all profits going to support our activities for young people.

To order yours, book when you buy tickets either online at the ticket checkout or by speaking directly to our friendly Box Office team. Numbers will be limited while we trial our offer, so book quickly!

To find out more visit rosestheatre.org

Choose from four delicious options:

MARGHERITA PEPPERONI

FULLY LOADED VEGGIE/VEGAN

Get the best price for you

16–25s

A limited number of seats are available at £5 off the advertised price across many live events and live screenings that offer concessions. Please show ID on collection of tickets. (Excludes Price Band C and Pantomime).

Season Multibuy

Plan ahead and save on live shows! All tickets must be booked at the same time for the discount to apply. Not available on Band C seats or in conjunction with any other offer. Only available on specified shows.

Discounts per ticket:

£3.50 off when you buy 4+ live shows

£3.00 off when you buy 3 live shows

£2.50 off when you buy 2 live shows

Save money with our ticket offers and concessions. Check the live and film listings to see where they apply.

Family

£2 off up to 2 adult tickets when accompanied by up to 4 children. Discount is automatically applied at checkout. Under 3s go free, provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap.

Groups & Schools

We offer a competitive discount to group bookers (buy ten tickets and get the 11th free). Available on the majority of live shows and all films.

Please contact our Box Office at boxo@rosestheatre.org or call 01684 295074 to enquire.

FURTHER DISCOUNTS

Where specified, concessions are available for:

Children aged 3–15 (under 3s go free, provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap).

Those in receipt of state pension, Universal Credit or other benefits (proof of eligibility may be required).

Registered carers are entitled to half price admission (proof of eligibility may be required).

…and take a seat!

REAR OF AUDITORIUM

Accessibility:

*Row H has level access and is reserved for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. Row H is not available to book online so please call our Box Office on 01684 295074 to book.

Guide dogs are welcome.

Hearing: A hearing loop is in operation for film screenings (auditorium only); just turn your hearing aid to T.

Disclaimer:

Please note discounts are not available on Band C seats or in conjunction with other offers.

Banded pricing does not apply to films or pantomimes.

There’s a place for everyone in our auditorium. Our box office staff can help find what’s best for you.

Cloudbusting: Love & Anger

As the longest running and most universally applauded homage to the music of Kate Bush, Cloudbusting has been championed by BBC One as one of the most authentic tributes in the world.

Exploring Kate’s unique repertoire, Cloudbusting take you on an extraordinary journey as they explore the themes of Love & Anger. Whether exhilarating or tormented, joyful or anguished, innocent, bitter or even taboo – one thing for sure is that it’s never a simple path in Kate’s song book! The two-hour stage production will also feature all the hits you would expect to hear – Wuthering Heights, Hounds Of Love, Running Up That Hill, Babooshka – all with breathtaking vocals and superb musicianship.

Tickets £27.00 £23.50 £20.00

Discounts Season Multibuy, Concessions

“I could have been listening to Kate herself!”

PRESTON HEYMAN

Banter

TUE 4 APR 8PM

Banter are Nina Zella, Simon Care, Tim Walker and Mark Jolley: Four fine musicians whose roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits – in what a lot of people refer to as “the quirky Banter twist”. Formed in 2015, due to a happy accident, they immediately realised their common love for traditional English song and dance and began to mess around with it.

Now firmly established as one of the UK’s finest bands, they have recently recorded their third studio album Three; Their first album of traditional material, but with that twist.

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Oldilocks and the Three Bears

FRI 7 APR 2PM

One winter, Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what… so she sets off for the forest. Will she find the bears house and what will happen then?

A wonderfully funny and warmhearted celebration of the classic story starring a naughty old lady who looks very familiar… and 3 funny bears who love their breakfast. Garlic Theatre hold their young audience spellbound with lovingly crafted puppets, music and some steaming bowls of porridge.

For ages 3-7 years old.

Rapunzel

WED 12 APR 3PM & 7PM

THU 13 APR 11AM & 3PM

Join your Easter panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… But the wicked sorceress Gothel has other plans for Rapunzel and her ever-lengthening hair! Will Rapunzel escape? Find out in Anton Benson Productions’ brand new hair-larious Easter pantomime adventure for 2023!

Tickets All £16.50

Tickets All £12.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £18.50

Discounts Family

PANTOMIME

Dire Streets

SAT 15 APR 7.30PM

Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time. The six-piece band of accomplished musicians play with an attention to detail and musicianship that marks them as the stand-out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.

The band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

FRI 21 APR 7.30PM

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit, live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night. Get ready for over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!

An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones

SAT 22 APR 7.30PM

Richard Jones rose to fame as the only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent and has since won the prestigious Gold Star accolade within the Inner Magic Circle; the highest honour in The Magic Circle.

Known as ‘the Military Illusionist’, Richard represents the very best in cutting edge magic, mind-reading and psychological illusion. Richard draws on his 12 years experience serving in the British Army by using his expert knowledge of deception to create a unique experience you will never forget!

Tickets £27.00

£23.50

£20.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

Tickets All £27.00

Tickets All £25.00 (VIP tickets available)

POPULAR MUSIC

ROCK MUSIC

Country Superstars

FRI 28 APR 7.30PM

This truly unique show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 25 years and is Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country.

Sarah Jayne and awardwinning vocal impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped country music history. The show features Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and now Shania Twain. The show also includes The Tennessee Allstars Band.

Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story

SAT 29 APR 2.30PM & 7.30PM

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That’ll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time – The Everly Brothers.

Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.

Follow the brothers through their rise to fame and their decade-long feud to the emotional reunion that gave them back to the world and each other.

Tickets All £26.00

Tickets All £27.50

Sarah McQuaid

TUE 2 MAY 8PM

Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her endearing personality, “subtle mastery onstage”

(Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive musical experience.

The Big Local Night Out

FRI 5 MAY 7.30PM

The Tashi Lhunpo Monks

FRI 12 MAY 7.30PM

TRUST THE DOC

Music in Eric’s

The Big Local Night Out brings together local talent alongside guest artists from the top of the UK’s performing arts scene. Hosted by Comedy Magician, Tom Elliott, this unique series of events welcomes a range of artists from West End performers, to the support acts of big name tours and rising stars – please see rosestheatre.org for the full line up of performers. Thanks to local organisations, these events enable The Roses to retain 100% of the ticket income, sustaining arts and culture here in Tewkesbury.

Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery open a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism which has inspired audiences throughout the world. From the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances, the Monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient culture accessible to all, with introductory explanations offering additional insight into this endangered world.

THE TIMES

Tickets All £16.50

Tickets All £15.00

Tickets £23.00 £19.50 £16.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music… Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey”

Bar.

“A psychedelic whirl of chanting, dancing, drums, cymbals”

The Carpenters: Voice of the Heart

SAT 13 MAY 7.30PM

It is now 40 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, leaving behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory.

With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & Singers it will be a sparkling night to remember.

Show of Hands and Michael Wood: Songs of the People

WED 17 MAY 7.30PM

West Country legends Show of Hands – Steve Knightley and Phil Beer join world renowned historian and broadcaster Michael Wood and singer songwriter Kirsty Merryn to take us on a chronological journey through 800 years of English radical songs.

Michael will provide the historical context and the three musicians will create the musical settings to songs that are the soundtrack to the People’s History.

From the Great Famine and the Peasant’s Revolt in the 14th century, the English Civil War, the Diggers and Levellers, Peterloo, the Chartists and Tolpuddle Martyrs these songs shine a light on the lives of ordinary men and women through times of struggle and hardship as they fought for the rights that are ours today.

Tickets All £28.00

Tickets All £36.00

Discounts Under 26’s

POPULAR MUSIC

FOLK MUSIC

Twist And Shout

FRI 19 MAY 7.30PM

A fun-packed musical journey back to the Swinging Sixties!

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.

Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Cilla Black, Tremeloes, Simon and Garfunkel, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw, the Mamas and the Papas and many more.

The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Satisfaction, Waterloo Sunset, Shout, I’m a Believer, Ferry Cross the Mersey, All You Need is Love and so many more.

Die de Die! A 50’s Holiday Camp Murder Mystery

SAT 20 MAY 7.30PM

It’s 1958 and the founder and managing director of Nutkins Holiday Camps, Nobby Nutkins is returning to Twyning-onSea, the home of his very first camp, to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. All campers are invited to this very special occasion, but will Nobby live to see another summer season?

Nobby needs your help to solve a heinous crime, so dress to impress and join us in Eric’s Bar for a fun, interactive evening of murder, mystery and plenty of food!

Tickets All £26.00

Tickets All £25.00

Midsummer Night’s Dream

FRI 2 JUN 2PM

Professor Nick Bottom, the world-famous Shakespeare scholar, is about to present his talk on A Midsummer Night’s Dream – but there is a technical problem. Professor Bottom’s laptop cannot contain the magical forces at play and the sprites in the software want to tell the story in their own words.

Nick makes an ass of himself, and we are taken on a dreamy adventure full of love, fairies, and ridiculousness in Norwich Puppet Theatre’s sideways take on Shakespeare’s classic play with beautiful puppets, original music, and lots of shadows.

Outfit Groove

TUE 6 JUN 8PM

Outfit Groove is a leading jazz quartet based in Gloucestershire who perform a range of Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bebop, Hard-Bop, Latin, Bossa-Nova, Funk, groove-based music and have recently included more original repertoire too. The band also takes a lot of pride in choosing a diverse range of music from reputed composers from Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Gershwin, Dizzy Gillespie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonius Monk, Woody Shaw, Horace Silver and many more of the Great American Songbook composers.

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed

SAT 17 JUN 8PM

BBC Radio 4’s cop-turnedcomedian Alfie Moore reveals a dramatic real-life incident from his police casebook.

Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance.

It was no laughing matter – but this show certainly is!

It’d be a crime to miss it!

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Suitable for ages 14+

Tickets All £14.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £16.50

Tickets All £22.00

“…lots of well-crafted jokes and a large dash of police gallows humour”

Clarinet Marmalade

SUN 18 JUN 2PM

Join Nathan King Jazz for a toe-tapping afternoon of jazz from the 1920s and 1930s.

Five Foot Two or Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans are just two of the many fabulous songs from the era, and Clarinet Marmalade design arrangements which stay faithful without losing the energy and humour of the period. Whether it is the lively songs from Vaudeville or early swing, their performances always offer something different.

The bar will be open for refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Little Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs

FRI 23 JUN 7PM

The most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl, is set to music by outstanding composer Paul Patterson and danced by the incomparable Ballet Cymru.

Featuring glorious costumes, amazing dancing, and stunning video projections, this exquisite and charming production, loved by adults and children alike, is one of the jewels in Ballet Cymru’s repertoire.

The McCartney Songbook

SAT 24 JUN 7.30PM

Starring Peter John Jackson

(That’ll Be The Day), The McCartney Songbook takes you on a musical journey of Sir Paul’s career from the early beginnings with the Fab Four, the Wings days and his prolific solo career.

With authentic costume and instrumentation, this fantastic production features over 40 monster hits including Band On The Run, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Live and Let Die, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude and many more – this show is an amazing showcase of some of the greatest songs ever written.

Tickets Free entry, donations welcome

Tickets All £20.00

Discounts Family Concessions

Tickets All £27.50

DANCE

POPULAR MUSIC

JAZZ MUSIC

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

SAT 1 JUL 2PM

If you think science is boring, think again! This is science like you have never seen it before. Mark’s Spectacular Science

Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way.

RYC Showcase: Matilda The Musical Jr.

SAT 8 JUL 2PM & 7PM

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. is the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

This end of year showcase is the product of six months of hard work for young performers from our Roses Young Creatives Beginners, Intermediates and Seniors groups. Matilda The Musical Jr. will be followed by an original devised piece by RYC Company group.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

ONE4REVIEW

Tickets All £17.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £12.00

Discounts Family, Concessions

“A brilliant show for all the family”

FOLK MUSIC

Wildwood Jack

TUE 4 JUL 8PM

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Tickets: All £27.50

POPULAR MUSIC

Arrival

FRI 14 JUL 7.30PM

This award-winning show brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn.

Tickets: All £27.50

ROCK MUSIC

A Foreigner’s Journey

FRI 21 JUL 7.30PM

A tribute to two giants of Classic Rock; Foreigner and Journey.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

80’s Mania

SAT 12 AUG 7.30PM

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Tickets: From £23.00–£30.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

COMEDY

Gary Delaney: Pundamentalism

SAT 2 SEP 8PM

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world.

Tickets: All £21.00

ENTERTAINMENT

Mi Flamenco

FRI 8 SEP 7.30PM

Emotive flamenco dance accompanied by soul-stirring music and voice.

Tickets: From £16.00–£23.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

Totally Tina!

SAT 9 SEP 7.30PM

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina; Justine Riddoch

Tickets: All £27.50

POPULAR MUSIC

A Beautiful Noise

SAT 23 SEP 7.30PM

The definitive Neil Diamond tribute.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

Lipstick On Your Collar

FRI 29 SEP 7.30PM

An evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

Arrival

Totally Tina!

Lipstick On Your Collar!

POPULAR MUSIC

Mercury

SAT 30 SEP 7.30PM

The Ultimate Queen Tribute.

Tickets: All £26.50

FOLK MUSIC

Mark Harrison Band

SAT 7 OCT 7.30PM

Catchy tunes, lyrics that intrigue and engage, and striking rhythms.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

Lost In Music

FRI 13 OCT 7.30PM

One night at the Disco; a hugely popular show back by demand!

Tickets: All £32.00

POPULAR MUSIC

Barry Steele & Friends: The Roy Orbison Story

SAT 14 OCT 7.30PM

A fabulous cast of musicians and singers celebrate the music of an era.

Tickets: All £28.50

ENTERTAINMENT

The Makings of a Murderer

WED 18 OCT 7.30PM

An evening with renowned Scottish Detective David Swindle.

Tickets: All £32.00

Bumper Blyton

SAT 21 OCT 7.30PM

A riotous improvised parody chock full of puns and innuendo.

Tickets: From £16.00–£23.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

Written by Miranda Walker

Lost In Music

The Makings of a Murderer

Bumper Blyton

Opening Hours

Performance Days

Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm and 6pm–7.30pm

Saturday: 9.30am–1pm and 1 hour before the start of any event.

Sunday: 1 hour before the start of any event.

Non Performance Days

Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm

Note: Opening times may vary to accommodate select circumstances, events and commitments.

How to Book

By phone: 01684 295074

Online: rosestheatre.org

In person at Box Office during opening hours. Please telephone the Box Office if you are a group booker, or someone with a disability who would like a Row H seat, or if you are a carer and are making a booking on behalf of someone else.

Access

We welcome all customers; please advise Box Office if you require special assistance.

Wheelchair spaces are available in Row H. To book Row H please call Box Office as they cannot currently be booked online.

Guide dogs welcome.

Hearing: A hearing loop is in operation for film screenings (auditorium only); just turn your hearing aid to T.

Fees & Charges

A postage charge of £2.00 per booking applies if you wish to have your tickets posted to you. You can avoid this charge by collecting your tickets from the Box Office or requesting e-tickets. A voluntary contribution will be requested with each transaction to help secure the future of The Roses.

Reservations & Refunds

Reservations: Payment is required for reserved tickets within 3 days of the reservation, or 3 days prior to the date of the event, whichever is the soonest. Any reserved tickets not paid for by this time will be released.

Exchanges: At our discretion, tickets can be exchanged for a different performance of the same event. An administration fee of £2 per ticket applies. We do not offer exchanges on tickets for different events.

Refunds: We do not offer refunds on any tickets unless the event is cancelled or postponed. If you are unable to attend a performance, and the performance is sold out, we may offer to resell your tickets. Members may be credited on performances that they are unable to attend provided we are notified prior to the event. Refund protection (ticket insurance) is available at point of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

Only food and drinks purchased on the premises can be consumed whilst at The Roses. We reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated or disorderly people. Age guidance stated for live shows (where applicable) is provided by the visiting companies. The Roses is unable to accept responsibility for accuracy.

April

Sat 1 Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush 7.30pm

Tue 4 Wings, Wands, Swords & Shields 10am–11am

Tue 4 Music in Eric’s Bar: Banter 8pm

Fri 7 Oldilocks and the Three Bears

Tue 11 Sing For Breath

Tue 11 Quiz Night

Wed 12 Rapunzel 3pm & 7pm

Thu 13 Rapunzel 11am & 3pm

Sat 15 Dire Streets

Sun 16 The Royal Ballet: Cinderella 2pm

Tue 18 The Roses Choir Term begins

Tue 18 Roses Young Creatives Term begins

Thu 20 NT Live: GOOD 7pm

Fri 21 The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Sat 22 An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones

Thu 27 The Royal Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Fri 28 Country Superstars

29 Walk Right Back

May

Sat 13 The Carpenters: Voice of the Heart 7.30pm

Wed 17 Show of Hands with Michael Wood 7.30pm

Thu 18 NT Live: Best of Enemies 7pm

Fri 19 Twist & Shout 7.30pm

Sat 20 Die de Die: A 50s Holiday Camp Murder Mystery 7.30pm

Wed 24 The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty 7.15pm

Tue 30 Create Characters with Sam Morris 2pm–4pm

June

Wed 1 Baby Ballet 10–10.30am

Fri 2 Midsummer Night’s Dream 2pm

Tue 6 Music in Eric’s Bar: Outfit Groove 8pm

Tue 13 Sing For Breath 2pm

Tue 13 Quiz Night 7.30pm

Tue 13 The Royal Opera: Il Trovatore 7.15pm

Sat 17 Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed 8pm

Sun 18 Clarinet Marmalade 2pm

&

Tue 2 Music in Eric’s Bar: Sarah McQuaid 8pm

Fri 5 The Big Local Night out 7.30pm

Tue 9 Sing For Breath 2pm

Tue 9 Quiz Night 7.30pm

Fri 12 The Tashi Lhunpo Monks 7.30pm

Go to rosestheatre.org to browse later in 2023–24.

Fri 23 Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs 7pm

Sat 24 McCartney: The Songbook 7.30pm

July

Sat 1 Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

2pm

Tue 4 Music in Eric’s Bar: Wildwood Jack 8pm

Sat 8 RYC: Matilda Jr. 2pm & 7pm

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Getting Here

Address: Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX

By car: Please see the map (left) for our location. The Roses is opposite several large pay and display car parks, which have unlimited free parking after 5.30pm every day.

By bus: The nearest bus stops to The Roses are in Sun Street, or outside Boots. Please check bus timetables for current information. Find out more at rosestheatre.org