Rose Theatre Kingston season brochure Apr - Dec 18 by Rose Theatre

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COMPETITION! To celebrate our 10th birthday year, we'd like to hear from you! Send us your favourite memories of the Rose (including a photo if you have one) for the chance to win a pair of season tickets for Rose Productions in 2019. ToÂ enter, email your entries to marketing@rosetheatrekingston.org or tag us in your posts on social media, using #Roseat10.

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HELLO Continuing our 10th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to present the world premiere of Hogarth’s Progress, a riotous double bill exploring the extraordinary life of William Hogarth. Either enjoy each part, The Art of Success and The Taste of Town, over separate evenings or as a thrilling all-day theatrical experience. For spring, celebrated actress and TV star Mel Giedroyc stars alongside John Hopkins as feuding lovers Beatrice and Benedick in Simon Dormandy’s production of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Transport yourself to Messina, a luxury hotel in the Sicilian hills for a party like no other! We conclude our 10th birthday drama season with a major new revival of Friedrich Schiller’s Don Carlos co-produced with Exeter Northcott and Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Tom Burke stars as the principled and honourable Marquis of Posa, in Schiller’s double edge story of love, loyalty, friendship and abuse of power. Following the success of last year’s imaginative adventure Alice in Winterland we celebrate Christmas with our production of the Brothers Grimm’s classic tale, Hansel & Gretel featuring the Rose Youth Theatre alongside a professional cast. Information on how to audition for the Rose Youth Theatre and be a part of this magical production is available on our website.

Summer is festival season at the Rose and we have a host of talent performing including those in the International Youth Arts Festival who also celebrate their 10th birthday this year! We’re only able to produce this great programme of work with the immense generosity of our donors and supporters. Visit the website to find out how you can support the Rose and gain access to a whole range of benefits including priority booking, discounts at the Rose Café and exclusive insight talks with the cast and company of Rose productions. Don't forget to enter our competition to be in with a chance to win a pair of season tickets for Rose Productions in 2019 (see details on opposite page). We look forward to welcoming you to the Rose very soon.

Robert O’Dowd Chief Executive

Jerry Gunn Executive Producer

Ts&Cs: Entries close on Fri 30 Nov and any entry agrees to their memory and/or photo being used for marketing purposes, including on the website and social media channels. Entries can be made via email, marketing@rosetheatrekingston.org, or on social media using #Roseat10. The winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and will be contacted via their method of entry and will win a pair of tickets to each Rose Production in 2019.

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Fri 13 Apr – Sun 6 May Evenings Mon-Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Sun 29 Apr & Sun 6 May 3pm

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Dormandy A major revival of Shakespeare's masterpiece starring Mel Giedroyc alongside John Hopkins as feuding lovers Beatrice and Benedick. Don Pedro is victorious. The turf war in the city is won and the Mafia overlord brings his entourage to Messina, a luxury spa hotel deep in the Sicilian hills, to hide out, recover and party. While Leonato, the hotel owner, fawns over his clan boss, his daughter, Hero, wins the heart of the Don’s young protégé.

Post show Q&A Tue 24 Apr Meanwhile, Beatrice, the no-nonsense, customer-experience manager, Free post-show Q&A has unfinished business to see to with Benedick, Pedro’s commitmentwith cast, led by director phobic consigliere. But when Hero is disgraced, the party is over, love Simon Dormandy. turns to hatred and new battle lines are drawn. Beneath its witty surface, Much Ado About Nothing is a powerful exploration of the struggle for love, identity and self-knowledge in Audio Description a male-dominated world. Our production will use Shakespeare’s Sat 28 Apr, 2.30pm Join our Rose Circle and language in a sharp contemporary setting that not only offers glorious enjoy exclusive Meet the opportunities for physical comedy amid the furnishings of a spa hotel but also provides a social context that enhances the darker themes in Company events with this timeless comic gem. the cast and creatives, and more. For further A household name for her television presenting and comedy work, information and to join, Mel Giedroyc’s theatre credits include Luce (Southwark Playhouse); call Development on Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour (UK Tour); The Rocky Horror Picture 020 8939 4053. Show (Playhouse Theatre); Eurobeat (Novello) and New Boy (Trafalgar Studios). John Hopkins' theatre work includes The Deep Blue Sea (Chichester Festival Theatre); Holy Warriors (Shakespeare's Globe); A Mad World My Masters, Titus Andronicus, Candide, Venus and Adonis, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, The Tempest and more for the RSC; his TV credits include Poldark; Endeavour and Secret Diary Of A Call Girl alongside Billie Piper.

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'The Art of Success makes Hogarth the Warhol of the 18th Century... A highly imaginative [and] scabrous comedy... all set forth in a theatrical palette that encompasses rough sex, scatological language, ribald political satire’ The New York Times on The Art of Success

Thu 13 Sep – Sun 21 Oct For dates and times, please see the diary on page 30.

Written by Nick Dear Directed by Anthony Banks A World Premiere and a riotous double bill of plays following one of Britain’s most celebrated artists on two spectacularly wild days and nights – one at the beginning of his career and one at the end.

The plays explore the extraordinary life of William Hogarth and the mass commercialisation of art in a time that saw British culture spring Audio Description from the drawing rooms of the wealthy into ordinary homes across Sat 13 Oct, 2.30pm the country. Filled with political satire, boisterous romps and raucous and 7.30pm characters, Hogarth’s Progress promises to be an extraordinary theatrical event not to be missed. Each play can be seen as a single performance The double bill begins with the first major revival of Olivier Award or enjoyed together, nominated comedy, The Art of Success. Compressing the artist’s ascent either over different days to fame into a single, action-filled night, Dear follows a larger-than-life or as a thrilling all-day Hogarth as he mingles with famous playwrights and artists, royalty and theatrical experience. prostitutes, prime ministers and murderesses creating an exceedingly Join our Rose Circle and enjoy exclusive Meet the Company events with the cast and creatives, and more. For further information and to join, call Development on 020 8939 4053.

imaginative, thoroughly scurrilous, but nonetheless highly entertaining portrait of a world on the brink of transformation. The second play, The Taste of the Town, catches up with Hogarth 30 years later. Now hugely successful, he’s still at odds with the world and with himself. Facing public ridicule for what he considers his finest painting, there’s always time for one more fight.

BAFTA winning writer Nick Dear’s previous work includes his smash hit adaptation of Frankenstein (National Theatre/NT Live) directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller. Anthony Banks was an Associate Director at the National Theatre for a decade.

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A MAJOR NEW REVIVAL OF SCHILLER’S THRILLING DRAMA WITH TOM

BURKE AS THE MARQUIS OF POSA

A ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON, EXETER NORTHCOTT, NUFFIELD SOUTHAMPTON THEATRES CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARA

Tue 6 – Sat 17 Nov Evenings Mon-Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Written by Friedrich Schiller Translated by Robert David MacDonald Directed by Gadi Roll Design by Rosanna Vize ‘Love is only known by him who hopelessly persists in love’ Don Carlos faces the most profound of dilemmas. In a cruel twist of fate, his former fiancé and the love of his life, Elizabeth, has recently become his stepmother. His father and usurper is the tyrannical Philip II.

Audio Description Abandoned by both man and decree, Don Carlos must fend for himself. Sat 17 Nov, 2.30pm But one man, Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, has never forgotten the Join our Rose Circle and childhood act of sacrifice that the Prince made on his behalf. Dreaming enjoy exclusive Meet the of freedom for his people, Rodrigo becomes an unlikely power broker in the King’s duplicitous court. Company events with the cast and creatives, and more. For further information and to join, call Development on 020 8939 4053.

A double edge story of loyalty, love and friendship, and the abuses of power and statesmanship, Don Carlos is as resonant today as it was at the time. Director Gadi Roll brings his trademark dynamic imagery and haunting soundscapes to Schiller’s masterpiece. Celebrated actor Tom Burke plays Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa. Best known for his role as Athos in the BBC series The Musketeers, as Dolokhov in the BBC literary-adaptation mini-series War & Peace and most recently for his role as the titular character Cormoran Strike in the BBC series Strike, Tom's theatre credits include The Deep Blue Sea at the National Theatre, Reasons to be Happy at Hampstead Theatre and Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre.

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'Fantastical thrills, humour, brains and a big, beating heart' The Times on last year's Christmas show Alice in Winterland

Thu 6 Dec – Sun 6 Jan For dates and times, please see the diary on page 30. Family Ticket From £70 (4 tickets only)

Original story by Brothers Grimm A new version by Ciaran McConville Directed by Rosie Jones Life is good in the little town of Freiburg. Somehow it has escaped the Great Famine laying blight to its neighbours. It has the highest of walls, the most bountiful of harvests and holds the biggest of parties. And everyone loves the town’s mayor.

When young Hansel and Gretel are caught passing food to the poor, they are as surprised as anyone to be rewarded with a trip to the far side of the forest. Little do they know of the gingerbread house that Relaxed Performance awaits them and the sweet old lady who controls their fate. Thu 3 Jan, 1.30pm Battling magical beasts, enlisting a crew of fairy tale bandits and learning the secrets of their past, Hansel and Gretel must race to save their town from the Witch’s Curse. And all in time for Christmas. Audio Description Sat 22 Dec, 1.30pm

Based on the Brothers Grimm's popular fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel is brought to life by a talented cast of professional actors alongside members of the Rose Youth Theatre.

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THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS AND KENNY WAX PRESENT

Mon 14 Sat 19 May Evenings Mon-Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Could this be the final curtain for the world’s greatest detective? Sherlock Holmes lives in retirement on the South Coast. Aware that he’s older and slower, he’s concerned that he might have lost his touch, paranoid that he is an easy target for his enemies. So when Mary Watson (wife of his former associate Dr John Watson) tracks him down, telling him she has seen her long-dead son, James, through the window of 221B Baker Street, apparently alive and well, Holmes is determined to solve the mystery and confront his own demons at the same time. Chilling, gripping and filled with unforeseen twists and revelations, this new thriller and world premiere production reunites the dream team of Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth, Holby City) and Liza Goddard (Lady Windermere's Fan, Doctor Who, Bergerac).

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YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK PRESENTS

Music & Lyrics Howard Goodall Book by Nick Stimson

Thu 30 Aug Sun 2 Sep Evenings Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Sun 3pm

Based on the play written by William Shakespeare Adapted by Howard Goodall and Nick Stimson Directed by Bronagh Lagan A bold and brilliant interpretation of the well-known play by William Shakespeare. Two worlds collide into one happy resolution. Paranoia and power unfolds into a parable for the redemptive gift of youth, and a celebration of young people and the potential they have to make the world a better place. Unashamedly emotional the musical tone shifts from dark, brooding passions, to sunshine and redemption as we bathe in the warmth, humour and joy of a youthful summer of love. Composed by Howard Goodall one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile composers and featuring some of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most talented young performers from Youth Music Theatre.

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KENNY WAX & GLOBAL MUSICALS PRESENT

Photograph from the 2017 showcase production at the Arts Theatre, London

Wed 31 Oct – Sun 4 Nov Evenings Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Sun 2pm

From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII sing their way out of the history books and into the spotlight. Following triumphant runs at the Underbelly in Edinburgh and the Arts Theatre in the West End, SIX comes to the Rose, only a stone’s throw away from Henry’s home at Hampton Court Palace. With songs including Ex Wives, Haus of Holbein and Don’t Lose Ur Head, this pop concert remixes five hundred years of historical heartbreak into one hour of 21st century sass. Don’t miss your chance to see the hottest new musical of 2018. HHHHH

‘Marlow and Moss, a song writing team made in heaven’ BritishTheatre.com

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‘Fabulous and funny, a rave from start to finish’ Everything theatre

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‘Joyous’ Musical Theatre Review

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MUSIC

20TH CENTURY BOY

MY LEONARD COHEN

Wed 9 - Sat 12 May

Sat 30 Jun 7.30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 8pm This hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life, cut short by a cruel twist of fate. ‘A glorious colourful evening which had the audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles’ Evening Star

Having enjoyed a sold-out run at the Sydney Opera House and an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe season in 2017, Stewart D’Arrietta and his band are taking My Leonard Cohen on a tour of the UK this June. Driven by D’Arrietta’s raw and distinctive vocal style, this stirring celebration offers arresting and imaginative interpretations of the great singer-songwriter’s most powerful works. Poetic anecdotes, punctuated with D’Arrietta’s trademark laconic humour, offer a narrative frame by which the audience can contemplate the life of one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters. This is Cohen’s music as you’ve never heard it before.

THE BLUES BAND

ROSE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Sat 23 Jun 7.30pm No one could have predicted that, 40 years on, The Blues Band would still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. Over 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms.

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The Blues Band

Tue 18 Dec 7.30pm Begin your Christmas festivities with our Celebration, featuring a selection of well-known festive favourites, produced by Mary Bourne. Proceeds from this event raise funds to support the Rose Theatre’s diverse programme of drama, cultural and learning opportunities.

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10TH BIRTHDAY EXHIBITION Until Sun 29 Apr Running alongside the main programme, this exhibition looks back at the last 10 years and features some of the Rose’s most memorable productions including costumes, props, model boxes, press cuttings and exclusive plans and images.

JASON DONOVAN AND HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS © Rhian AP Gruffydd

Tue 9 Oct 7.30pm Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through his life, with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I'm A Celebrity, Strictly and more. Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before) plus some of the songs you know and love!

BALLET BLACK Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates dancers of black and Asian descent. As part of their latest double bill, renowned British choreographer Cathy Marston choreographs a new ballet based on Can Themba’s moving fable The Suit. Completing the evening is Arthur Pita’s Olivier nominated A Dream Within a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Age suitability: 12+ years.

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EAT DRINK ENJOY

If you want a break from shopping or work, come and visit Kingston's unique and most welcoming venue. Treat yourself to a range of drinks, snacks and lunch options, and enjoy a variety of free events at our friendly café.

FREE EVENTS

JAZZ FIRST TUESDAY VARIETY CAFE WEDNESDAY Visit website for details

' The Rose Theatre has the most gorgeous and huge café so don't do as we did and have a big lunch before you go. Save room for amazing cakes’ The Guardian

FAMILY

ANIMALPHABET THE MUSICAL Mon 7 May 2pm High-energy actors, colourful puppets, amazing characters and fantastic songs combine to create AnimAlphabet The Musical. A new family musical unlike any other. Funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with a soundtrack of witty songs by Al and Sam of the pop band The Hoosiers. This show will delight, excite and entertain all the family.

ROSE YOUTH THEATRE: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Fri 25 - Sun 27 May Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sun 6pm After being uprooted to Yorkshire, Bobby, Peter and Phyllis fall in love with the railway and the people connected to it. E. Nesbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much-loved and heartfelt story is given a fresh adaptation for the stage by local playwright Ciara Morris. Presented by Rose Youth Theatre (11-14 year olds).

WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Tue 29 May - Sun 3 Jun, see p30 for times

Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks ÂŠ Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks 2009.

'A total delight' The Guardian HHHHH Netmums Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this hit musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' farmyard adventure. Enjoy live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs! rosetheatrekingston.org

FAMILY

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE POLAR BEARS Sat 23 Jun 10.30am CAPTCHA Theatre returns with the Goldilocks and the Three Polar Bears! Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl that enjoys all the adventures her home has to offer - from skiing down the snowy hills to penguin spotting. She stumbles across an empty igloo full of treats… but who lives there? Join the journey of friendship and snowflakes animated live with fantastic puppets.

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LITTLE BABY BUM LIVE Mon 30 - Tue 31 Jul Mon 12pm & 2pm Tue 11am & 2pm Step into the magical and colourful world of Little Baby Bum. Join Mia, Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends at the world premiere of a brand new LIVE show. An online and digital TV sensation, Little Baby Bum is the world’s largest educational YouTube channel with over 21m subscribers and 20 billion views.

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Tue 23 - Sun 28 Oct, see p30 for times HHHH Evening Standard

Join the Gruffalo’s Child in Tall Stories’ hit musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Songs, laughs and family fun direct from the West End. 020 8174 0090

LOVE THEATRE? TAKE PART Throughout the year, we are buzzing with classes, workshops and performances for all ages

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DURING TERM TIME

OVER THE SUMMER

ROSE YOUTH THEATRE (5 – 19)

PLAYS IN A WEEK (10 – 15)

The Rose is home to one of the best-known youth theatres in London. Under-11s have great fun with a team of experienced directors who foster a love of storytelling, confidence in public speaking and a host of valuable life skills. Each term Rose Young Company, our auditioned performance course, bring plays to the stage or films to the screen with juniors (11-13), lower seniors (14-15) and upper seniors (16-19). There’s even the opportunity to apply to be in the Young Company cast of our major Christmas production, Hansel & Gretel. In the autumn, Upper Seniors have the unique opportunity to perform at Hampton Court Palace, while our juniors and lower seniors rehearse Oliver Twist for performances in January. If you prefer to hone your skills, or can’t commit to a public performance, join Rose Youth Theatre Academy for termly workshops. Whatever you sign up for, expect great friendships and a fantastic insight into the performing arts.

ROSE PLAYERS (ADULTS ONLY)

Sep – Dec Join Rose Players for the chance to be part of a sociable, friendly group focusing on introductory acting skills and working towards an invited showing.

From Mon 30 Jul – Sat 1 Sep These popular courses are intensive and great fun; a wonderful introduction to performance, or an opportunity to flex the creative muscles over the long holidays. Titles include The Jungle Book, Alice in Winterland, The Railway Children and Much Ado About Nothing.

TWO DAY COURSE (7 – 11)

Mon 30 Jul – Fri 31 Aug Two days of unmitigated fun, games, storytelling and characterization in small groups with experienced teachers. Children quickly develop skills in team-work, confidence and creativity.

THREE DAY COURSE (10 – 13)

Mon 30 Jul – Fri 24 Aug Learn new skills and embrace your passion for acting. Each course ends with a showing for friends and family.

FIVE DAY COMBO COURSE

Stay with us from Monday to Friday, combining the two and three day courses for fun, structured learning!

ROSE PLAYWRITING (ADULTS ONLY) ROSE ACADEMY (16 – 25) Sep – Dec If you’ve ever thought of writing a play, this is the best motivator to put pen to paper. Learn the fundamentals, apply them with individual feedback on set work, and workshop with professional directors and actors.

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Tue 28 Aug – Sun 2 Sep 10am – 4pm Designed for young adults who want to pursue a career in acting. With an impressive line-up of top-level practitioners, casting directors and performers, we offer a unique insight into the training and working life of a professional actor. Audition coaching will maximise your chances of a place at drama school and help transform your dream of an acting career to a reality. 21

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

KINGSTON ON STAGE

KINGSTON

SHAKESPEARE

SEMINAR

The Kingston Shakespeare Seminar (KiSS) brings leading international Shakespeare scholars to the Rose, which Sir Peter Hall developed to be a ‘teaching theatre’. Here Sir Peter directed Dame Judi Dench in a celebrated production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. More recently, Trevor Nunn directed the John Barton and Hall adaptation The Wars of The Roses at the Rose. But KiSS also commemorates Kingston’s historic connection with Shakespeare, which goes back to the great actor David Garrick – who lived here, and built the Shakespeare Temple beside the Thames – and to the first performances of some of Shakespeare’s best loved plays at nearby Hampton Court. Seminars are held every Thursday in term time at 6.30pm - 8pm in the Gallery of the Rose. They are free and open to the general public. Regular KiSS conferences also take place at the Rose and Garrick's Temple.

Upcoming conferences: Sat 21 Apr (Rose Theatre Kingston

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Gallery): Colloquium: Much Ado About Nothing Fri 22 Jun (Rose Theatre Kingston Gallery): Colloquium: Sex in Shakespeare Sat 23 Jun (Garrick's Temple, Hampton): Symposium: Foucault and Shakespeare Sat 1 Sep (Garrick's Temple, Hampton): Symposium: Derrida and Shakespeare rosetheatrekingston.org

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

DORICH HOUSE MUSEUM

STANLEY PICKER GALLERY

One of London’s hidden gems, Dorich House Museum at Kingston University is located a ‘Deer’s Leap’ from Richmond Park, along Kingston Vale in South West London.

Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is a public venue supported by Arts Council England, dedicated to the commissioning, production and presentation of innovative practice across art, design and architecture.

The former studio home of the Russian sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband the Hon. Richard Hare, a scholar of Russian art and literature, this listed building was completed in 1936 to Gordine’s own design, and is an exceptional example of a modern studio house created by and for a female artist. Following Gordine’s death in 1991 the house was acquired and renovated by Kingston University and is now open to the public as a fully accredited museum. In the spirit of Gordine’s exemplary life and career, the Museum operates as an international centre to promote and support women creative practitioners. Artist Hilary Lloyd was appointed the inaugural Dorich House Fellow in autumn 2015.

From its island location along the Hogsmill River, the Gallery generates an on-site, offsite and online programme of fellowships, exhibitions, participatory projects and events. The 2018 programme features new commissions by Stanley Picker Fellows Yuri Suzuki (pictured), Cally Spooner and Michael Marriott, an installation by Meriem Bennani and a new artist podcast series Cold Protein. See the Gallery website for details of upcoming programme and events. www.stanleypickergallery.org

See the Museum website for details of upcoming events. www.dorichhousemuseum.org.uk

Dorich House Museum

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Image: Yuri Suzuki, Sound of the Waves (2018). Courtesy of the artist and Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University London. Photography Corey Bartle-Sanderson

SIR PETER HALL

‘THE ROSE HAS SUDDENLY BLOOMED. IT MAKES MUCH OF LONDON THEATRE LOOK CBE 1930-2017 SLOW-WITTED AND SLOW-EYED’ THE OBSERVER

The Rose is committed to producing outstanding drama to engage, inspire and entertain our audiences. We owe our success to community partnerships and indeed to support provided by generous benefactors and sponsors. Ticket sales and other commercial activities only cover a percentage of our costs. We depend on contributions from individual, trust and corporate supporters who together provide over 10% of our annual net income. There are many ways you can support the Rose and become more involved with our work.

Experience more with the Rose Circle Join the Rose Circle and support the future of great drama on the Rose stage. There are five levels of annual membership, ranging from £250 to £5,000 and payable either as a single gift or in monthly instalments. Benefits include: · Advance notice of upcoming productions · Priority booking and access to reserved house seats · Insight talks featuring world class directors and writers · Opportunities to see the creative process in action · Invitations to Rose Production opening night VIP receptions To find out more visit our website: rosetheatrekingston.org/support-us

FESTIVALS

IGNITION DANCE FESTIVAL Fri 15 - Sat 16 Jun

Choreographers Platform

Ignition Community Dance Showcase

Fri 15 Jun, 7.30pm

Sat 16 Jun, 1pm & 5pm

New work by five choreographers will be performed for the first time as Ignition celebrates its fifth anniversary of supporting original choreographic talent. Selected by a competitive call out, this is a rare opportunity to glimpse the rich diversity of dance styles that is now Ignition’s trademark. Booking essential.

Dynamic MC, Hakeem Onibudo, will once again be presiding over Ignition’s community dance extravaganza. Featuring the brightest and best local dance talent, this high octane event is sure to get everyone moving!

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FESTIVALS

IYAF INTERNATIONAL

YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL Fri 6 – Sun 15 Jul

Kingston’s celebrated international arts festival returns for its 10th anniversary. Showcasing work by and for people aged 27 and under, IYAF brings some of the best young talent from around the world to Kingston for ten days of inspiring theatre, music, dance and comedy.

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LET ME IN Tue 26 & Wed 27 Jun

This year’s highlights include productions from National Youth Music Theatre and Hoipolloi, the return of Creative Talent companies including ‘AndOn Theatre and Smoking Apples, and an exclusive evening of music and poetry featuring legendary lyricist Richard Stilgoe. Kicking off with the renowned opening night gala, IYAF takes place at venues including the Rose, Kingston College and a live music stage in Kingston's Ancient Marketplace. Join IYAF for an exciting programme of events as they celebrate a decade of championing global young talent. For more information visit iyafestival.org.uk.

The Rose is committed to presenting work by, for and about young people with a range of physical, learning and sensory needs. Now in its 6th year, the Rose’s inclusive festival Let Me In celebrates this work. Confirmed activities include Oily Carte’s Kubla Khan, a multi-sensory participatory show, and Collar & Cuffs’ award winning Little Meerkat’s Big Panic. The Rose will also be hosting its first sensory theatre tour, to enable fun and safe exploration both onstage and behind the scenes.

BOOKING INFO

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS

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Valid Mon-Thu evening & Sat matinee (exclusions may apply) on the top three price bands. Only one discount per ticket, subject to availability.

Box Office opening hours Mon-Sat 10am until 30 minutes after the evening performance begins and 6pm on non-performance days. Sun from at least one hour prior to performance only. Bookings for future shows will stop 30 minutes before a performance begins.

Friends Loyalty Card Take advantage of big savings on best available seats, discounts with our local retail and restaurant partners and much more.

You can pre-order your drinks, ice creams and programmes with your tickets.

Under 26yrs £8 tickets, valid on selected productions; limited availability (exclusions apply).

Restricted view Due to the varying kinds of events that we present, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Please check when booking.

Patrons with disabilities Patrons with disabilities and their companion enjoy half price tickets to all performances.

Access The Rose is fully accessible and offers a range of services for patrons with disabilities. Please contact us in advance on 020 8174 0090 or email info@rosetheatrekingston.org to discuss your requirements. Please check our website for details of our touch tours, audio-described, signed and relaxed performances.

Concessions Over 60, unwaged, entertainment union, children under 16 and students: £5 off (exclusions apply).

Groups of 10+ Concessions available on most performances, please contact the Box Office for details. Schools (10+) Tickets from £15 at selected performances, 11th teacher ticket free with every 10 purchased. Pit cushions Pit cushions bring you close to the action. Bring your own or borrow one from the Rose cloakroom free of charge (subject to availability).

Details correct at time of print. The Rose reserves the right to alter the advertised programme, prices and facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Director’s Circle Chris & São Foy; Marit Mohn; Ian & Filiz Page; Robert Westlake. Producer’s Circle Agnes Hewitt-Smith; Luke & Kate Nunneley; Peter Scott. Benefactors Dickie & Susan Bannenberg; Andrew & Ann Connolly; Sandy Gavshon; David & Annie Lass; Patrick & Marion O’Donovan; Jeannette Rowell; Bob Steed; Brian & Angela Willman. Patrons Michael & Rosemary Bibby; Timothy & Angela Combe; Nigel Duffin; Kay Galbraith; Andrew & Maggie Gallagher; Alastair & Lynwen Gibbons; Sanjeev, Rachel, Jai & Anjali Gupta; Baroness Sally Hamwee; Simon & Wanda Higman; Mark & Sophie Lewisohn; Peter Linacre & Christina McComb; Anthony Lipmann; Robert & Scilla O’Dowd; Bob Phillips and Anna Cunnyngham; Bill Price; James Pyke; Ian & Mary Reid; Jenny Titterton; Peter Wear; Robert Wolf. Associates Mark Chester & Clare Lumley; Jane Cox; Michael & Mary Davison; Jennie Drimmer & Daniel Kline; Nina Kaye & Timothy Nathan; Bruce Gray; John Hackett; Nigel Hardy; Peter & Fiona Hare; Brian Hornsby; John & Martha Jessop; Martina Massimi Klimova; Christine McMurray; Brian Smith; David Tallis; Bruce & Sibylla Tindale.

Corporate Supporters Pearson Hards & WSP UK Ltd. Supporters Fred Brittenden; Sir George Cox; R R Langley; Rose Friends and all those who wish to remain anonymous. Life Friends Ian & Wendelien Bellinger; Will Bland & Tricia Welch Bland.

020 8174 0090

Thank you to all of those individuals who have supported the Rose through Box Office donations and the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017. Trusts & Foundations Backstage Trust John Coates Charitable Trust Personal Development Trust UK Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust Legacy Gifts

Mrs June Bendall Visit our website to see how you can support the Rose: rosetheatrekingston.org/support-us

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Rose Theatre Kingston

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Tue 17

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Rose Café & Bar

Wed 18

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Sun 6

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Mon 7

AnimAlphabet The Musical

2pm

Wed 9

20th Century Boy

7.30pm

Thu 10

20th Century Boy

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Fri 11

20th Century Boy

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Sat 12

20th Century Boy

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Mon 14