What’s on

Join us for talks, play readings, open days, costume demonstrations, guided walks, and more…

Some events are online, some take place on the site of The Rose Playhouse itself.

We are yet to open on a daily basis, but will do so just as soon as we can.

Just by buying a ticket you are helping to support our mission, so do come along!

Coming up next…

Saturday 21 June 2025

3pm onsite at The Rose

DISCOVERY DAY : PLAY READING

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Organised by The Friends of The Rose

Celebrate the summer solstice at The Rose with a one hour, unrehearsed script-in-hand reading of William Shakespeare’s magical comedy.

You can either just watch, or you can take part – roles will be drawn randomly from a hat. So grab your fairy wings and join us onstage to make like a Mechanical – no experience necessary!

You will also have the chance to watch a 20 minute film about the history and rediscovery of The Rose, narrated by Sir Ian McKellen.

Audience tickets are just £5.

To take part, tickets are £10, or £7 for Friends of The Rose Playhouse.

An edited script will be provided to participants on the day.

Suitable for ages 14 and up.

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Saturday 5 July 2025

1pm & 3pm onsite at The Rose

DISCOVERY DAY : ARCHAEOLOGY

Organised by The Friends of The Rose

Visit the archaeological site of The Rose Playhouse, and hear the extraordinary story of its rediscovery and excavation.

You’ll be shown how its remains are currently preserved, and learn what the future holds.

You’ll be able to handle objects from the period, some found by Thames mudlarks, which are similar to those excavated from The Rose site and now in the London Museum.

You’ll also have the chance to watch a 20 minute film, narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, about The Rose and the history of Bankside.