Catch the fantastic Esther Manito live at the Rose with the brilliant Jen Brister 🔥🎤 You’ve seen Esther on Live at the Apollo and Celebrity Pointless—now see her bring the house down in person with razor-sharp stand-up, smart insights, and biting wit 💡🤩 📅 7 Sep 🎟️ Link in bio

🎉🐶 It’s your last chance to join Spot’s Birthday Party at Rose Theatre! Perfect for ages 2+ (and their grown-ups), this interactive show is full of fun with Spot and his friends. ✨ Enjoy integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing, and plenty of party games — it’s the best birthday bash around! 🎂🎶

✨ Rehearsals are in full swing! ✨ Take a first look at Ava Pickett’s fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic rom-com Emma. 📸 Marc Brenner 📍 Rose Theatre  📅 17 Sep – 11 Oct

✨ Our seats just got an upgrade! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that the new seating in the Circle is all set up and ready for you. Swipe to see the amazing before-and-after transformation! We can’t wait for you to enjoy your upgraded seats🎭

Kingston’s Own Jen Brister is Headlining a Night of Unmissable Comedy! 🎤✨ Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy at the Rose, packed with big laughs and top-class TV talent. Headlining is the fantastic Jen Brister, as seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4 🌍🎭 📅7 September

🎸✨ ELO Again – ‘BACK to the BLUE’ Tour ✨🎸 We’re thrilled to welcome ELO Again to Rose Theatre as part of their spectacular ‘BACK to the BLUE’ Tour!  🎟️ Link in bio 📅 8 Jan 2026

🎸✨ From 80s Anthems to 00s Bangers – MASSAOKE Has Them All! 🎟️ The UK’s biggest mass-karaoke is back – a high-energy live music show with giant lyrics, dazzling videos, spandex-clad rockstars, and YOU as the star of the stage! 🎤💥

Watching our Mr. Knightley in Alien: Earth 🚀💖 See Kit as Toodles in this gloriously horrific new series👽 Then catch him back on our stage as romantic lead George Knightley in Emma, Jane Austen’s classic comedy joyously reimagined for the 21st century 💖

✨ A new Taylor era begins! ✨ #TheLifeOfAShowgirl is coming — a dazzling, showgirl-themed celebration like no other. 💃🎤 Start with Miss Americana, then step into the Eras experience with the incredible Xenna, serving every hit, look, and vibe of Taylor herself. 📅26 October 2025

✨ Act 1 Course – Now on Sale! ✨ Looking for a summer activity that’s fun, creative, and confidence-building? 🎉 Our Act 1 course is loved by students and parents alike! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📚 Open to all age groups from Reception to Year 6 📧 Email [email protected] to secure your spot today.

The music event of the summer is coming to the Rose! 🦖🎶 Join Danny and Dino on a laugh-out-loud quest to bag the last two tickets to their favourite rock band’s final ever concert! 🤘 Will the band perform? 🎤 Will Danny rock out? 🍽 Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? 📅 26 - 31 August

🎉 Spot had so much fun celebrating his birthday last year… he’s coming back for more – and you’re invited! 🐾 In just two weeks, Spot and his friends will be at the theatre! Book today and join Spot for a birthday bash you’ll never forget! 🎂🎈

The Emma vinyl is up at the Rose!🌹✨ It won’t be long now until Emma takes the stage! Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth with this timeless story of romance, friendship, and the tricky business of figuring out what truly makes us happy 📚👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 📅 17 Sep – 11 Oct

Spot's Birthday Party is Almost Here! 🐾🎂 Join Spot and his friends for a fun, interactive show perfect for ages 2+ and their grown-ups! 🌞 This summer, treat the whole family – and save! 🎟️ 4 Premium tickets for £60 (Save £20) 🎟️ 4 Standard tickets for £50 (Save £10) 📅 22 - 25 August

Renovations are underway at the Rose! 👷‍♀️✨ Big changes are happening this month as our auditorium gets a fresh new look. The Circle seats have been removed to make way for brand-new, more comfortable seating 🪑🎭 A huge thank you to The Backstage Trust for generously funding this transformation!

Massaoke is back! 🎸🎤  The ultimate sing-along party returns to Rose Theatre this September — and it’s bigger and louder than ever!  Expect jaw-dropping costumes, confetti showers, and giant video lyrics so you can sing your heart out like a superstar 💃🪩 📅 Friday 5 September 🎟️ Link in bio

🚨 Just Dropped! Extra Chris McCausland Tickets! 🎟️ Seen him on Strictly, QI, The Last Leg, and loads more? Now catch him live! 🤩 He’s back on tour with another masterclass in stand-up – and tickets are flying. 🎤 Friday 20 June – Limited tickets left

🎤 Celebrate the sound of a generation Get ready for The Magic of Motown! Seen by over a million people, now in its 20th year! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history🌟 📅 22 June 🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio!

🎭 We're hiring! Join Our Production & Technical Team as the Head of Stage 📄 Full details & how to apply: https://www.rosetheatre.org/pQeo6fX/about-us/careers 🗓️ Deadline: 9am, Monday 16 June 2025 🤝 Interviews: Monday 23 June 2025 #TheatreJobs #RoseTheatre #UKTheatre #NowHiring

🌈 Audiences are loving The Elmer Adventure! This half term at Rose Theatre, don’t miss the magical, musical stage adaptation of David McKee’s beloved Elmer books 🐘✨ 📅 Must end Sunday! 🎟️ Link in bio!

🎭 Meet the brilliant cast of The Elmer Adventure! 🌈 Now playing at the Rose Theatre, this joyful jungle journey brings David McKee’s beloved Elmer books to life! 📅 28 May – 1 June 🎟️ Tickets available now – link in bio!

On sale now 📢 Sam Campbell, Bridget Christie, Maisie Adam and more! The country’s best comedians are coming to Kingston for a spectacular all-star festive show 🥳 Full Line-up 👇 🎄SAM CAMPBELL 🎄BRIDGET CHRISTIE 🎄MIKE WOZNIAK 🎄SHARON WANJOHI 🎄MAISIE ADAM 📅 Friday 5th December 🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

Final Weekend to Catch Marie & Rosetta at Rose Theatre! 🎭🎸 ⏳ There is only three days left to see Marie and Rosetta at the Rose before Beverley's homecoming at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, followed by a completely sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre. 📷 Marc Brenner

One Week to Go! Join the Herd This Half Term 🐘📚 The Elmer Adventure brings three classic Elmer tales bursting to life with toe-tapping tunes, playful puppetry and happy humour🎵😂 📅 28 May – 1 June 🎟️ Tickets via link in bio

🎤 Direct from London’s West End — the world’s favourite George Michael celebration is BACK! ✨Get ready to relive the hits, feel the energy, and make new memories as we honour one of music’s true icons ✨ 📅 21 June 🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio!

The Elmer Adventure | Official Trailer 🎥 With toe-tapping tunes, playful puppetry, and plenty of surprises, this radiant stage show brings three classic Elmer tales to life! 🐘🎶 📅 28 May – 1 June 🎟️ Tickets via link in bio

🔥 Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu 'Set the World on Fire' in Marie and Rosetta! Get ready for an electrifying celebration of rock and gospel, with live musicians bringing hits like Didn’t It Rain and Peace in the Valley to life. 📷 Marc Brenner

🎶 Live Jazz Returns! Kick off your weekend early — the Café Jazz Band is back at The Rose Bar & Café tomorrow! Enjoy timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook, performed live from 10:30 AM. ☕ Grab your favourite drink or treat, sit back, and soak up the smooth sounds.

🎶 Critics can’t stop singing the praises of Marie and Rosetta! 🎶 Critics are raving about this “fascinating story with powerhouse performances” ★★★★ (Broadway World), and they’re loving the “incandescent vocals” ★★★★ (The Times) from Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu 🔥🎤 📷 Marc Brenner

🎭 Marie and Rosetta opens TONIGHT! Be one of the first to experience the UK premiere of George Brant’s acclaimed play celebrating the untold story of gospel and rock legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe! 📷 Marc Brenner 📍 2–24 May

Step into a Jungle of Joy with Elmer the Elephant! 🐘🌈 Get ready for a vibrant, musical adventure as Elmer and friends transform their campsite into a colourful world of storytelling magic! 🌟 📅 28 May – 1 June 🎟️ Tickets via link in bio

📣 We’re Hiring! Join the Rose Theatre Team 🎭 This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Rose Theatre team as Marketing and Communications Manager. 🔗 Find full details and how to apply here: https://www.rosetheatre.org/pQeo6fX/about-us/careers 🗓 Deadline: 10am, Monday 12 May 2025

Shakes & Ladders is back at the Rose Café! 🎲 After two fantastic events and lots of happy players, we're excited to announce another board game café session this Saturday! 🃏 150+ board & card games to choose from 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages 🆓 Free to play! 🚪 No booking needed—just drop in and play!

🎷 Happy International  #JazzDay 🎶 Love jazz? The Rose Café is the place to be! 📅 Here’s what’s already planned at The Rose Café: 🎵 Tues 6 May – Jazz Tuesday with the Paul Silver Quartet | from 1 PM 🎵 Thurs 8 May – Jazz on a Thursday | from 12 PM 🎵 Fri 9 May – Café Jazz Band | from 10:30 AM

Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu step into the spotlight as forgotten musical heroines in Marie and Rosetta! 🎤🎸 🎶 Rehearsals are in full swing as we count down to previews starting this Friday! 🎟 Don’t miss the UK premiere —grab your tickets now! 📸 Marc Brenner

Don't Miss Tom Gates' Epic Stage Show this Weekend at the Rose! 📚✨ Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon 📚✨, epic stage show brings Tom’s world to life with awesome illustrations, music, and laugh-out-loud fun! 🎨🎶😄 📅 Must End Monday 🎟️ Link in bio

⚠️ WARNING — Contains Jokes from the Start ⚠️ A whole new show of daftness . You know it makes sense ✅ This is not a musical 🎶❌ Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm 🥁🚫 — but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it . 📅 25 April 2025 🎟️ Link in bio

🎬 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Marie & Rosetta Rehearsals! 🎭✨ Go inside the rehearsal room with Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as they bring the incredible and forgotten musical heroines back to life🎸💫 📸 Photo credit: Marc Brenner

The Dinosaurs are taking over Rose Theatre! 🎭🦖 Take a look at our best availability for the Olivier Award-winning family show Dinosaur World Live! 🏆👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Don’t miss this fun, entertaining, and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage 🌍🦕 🎟️ Book now before tickets become extinct!

Our 2025/26 Season is Here! 🎭✨ ✨ Marie & Rosetta (2–24 May 2025) 📖 Emma (17 Sep – 11 Oct 2025) 🎭 Private Lives (14–25 Oct 2025) 👠 Cinderella (28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026) 🎒The Boy at the Back of the Class (6 -26 Feb 2026) 🌙 Our Town ( 26 Feb - 28 Mar 2026) 🔗https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on

Set Your Alarms! ⏰ General booking for Our Town starring Michael Sheen opens TOMORROW at 1pm!  Our Town is American playwright Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece, and this new production moves the setting to Wales, bringing new life and vivid resonance for modern audiences 📸 Seamus Ryan 🎨 Muse Creative

Get Ready to Roar – Dinosaur World Live Arrives at the Rose Tomorrow! 🦕🌿 Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier Award-winning roarsome interactive show for all the family! 🎉🦖 Book now before tickets become extinct! ⏳🎟️ 📅 9–13 April 🎟️ Link in bio

We are thrilled to present Our Town, starring the incredible Michael Sheen in a groundbreaking co-production with the newly launched Welsh National Theatre 🎭 🎟 Tickets for Rose Circle and Rose members available NOW, before general sales open at 1 PM Thursday 10 April! 📸 Seamus Ryan 🎨 Muse Creative

Easter Holidays are just 1 week away! 🐣🌸 Don’t miss out—book your adventure today! 🦖🌍 Get ready to roar with excitement at Dinosaur World Live! 🦕 This thrilling, interactive show is packed with jaw-dropping prehistoric creatures for the whole family! 🦖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📅 9–13 April 🎟️ Link in bio

Last Call at Kim’s Convenience! 📢 Stock Up Before We Close! 🛒 Kim's Convenience ends this Saturday so don't miss your chance to see the award-winning play which inspired the hit Netflix comedy! 📅 25–29 March 🎟️ Link in bio

The Play That Inspired Netflix’s Hit Comedy – Kim’s Convenience Opens Today! 🎭✨ There’s humour and heart in every aisle… 😂❤️ Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that is written by Ins Choi🍁 📅 25–29 March 🎟️ Tickets on sale now—link in bio!

🎶 The Manfreds are coming to Rose Theatre on their tour in 2025! 🎶 Widely regarded as one of the best live bands on the circuit, The Manfreds—featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones & Tom McGuinness—are returning to their favorite intimate venues this year 🎤🎷 📅 30 March 🎟️ Link in bio

An Afternoon of Fun, Food & Games—Back at Rose Theatre! 🎲✨  Whether you're a family wanting quality time with the kids or a group of friends up for party games, we’ve got you covered! 🎉 🃏 150+ board & card games hosted by Shakes and Ladders 🆓 Free to play 🚪 No booking needed—just drop in!

Fashionably Late? ⏳ Hurry—Limited Time Left to See The House Party at Rose Theatre! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A compelling dance towards disaster." – The Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Vibrant, highly credible, and well-performed." – Broadway World 📅 Must end this Saturday! 🎟️ Link in bio

Last chance! Our silent auction closes TONIGHT at 11 PM! 🚨 Don’t miss your shot at exclusive experiences while supporting the Rose’s vital work! 🎭✨ 👉 Bid now via the link in our bio before it’s too late!