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 3 May 2025
1pm & 3pm onsite at The Rose
DISCOVERY DAY : ARCHAEOLOGY
Organised by The Friends of The Rose
Tickets: £7 adults / £5 under-12s & Friends of The Rose
Join us at The Rose to see the site of its excavation in 1989 and how its remains are currently preserved, discuss its place in London archaeology, and discover what the future holds.
You will be able to handle objects from the period, found by Thames mudlarks, that are similar to those excavated from The Rose site and now in the London Museum.
Your visit will begin with a filmed message from Dame Judi Dench and finish with a brief introduction to the Rose Revealed Project. There will also be a chance to watch a 20-minute film about The Rose, narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, who is a also long-time supporter.
Money-Box fragments found at The Rose
Photo: A. Chopping © Museum of London Archaeology
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 A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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.
Coming to an event onsite at The Rose?
Please go to our Find Us page for more information about your visit.
