THE CHERRY ORCHARD, BOTOWN and More Presented in Rose Theatre's Spring/Summer Lineup

The Rose Theatre presents its lineup of shows for the spring and summer season, 2012.  For more information, visit:  www.rosetheatrekingston.org.

The lineup include:

THE CHERRY ORCHARD
By Anton Chekhov
Translated by Stephen Mulrine
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory make their debut visit to the Rose with
Chekhov’s final tragic-comic masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard.

The cast includes Julia Hills (2 Point 4 Children, Dad, and original cast member of Calendar Girls) and Simon Armstrong (SATTF/Bristol Old Vic production of The Misanthrope).

Tue 15 – Sat 19 May
Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Wed & Fri eves
Tickets: £8 - £22
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

On The Evils of Tobacco
By Anton Chekhov
Translated by Stephen Mulrine
Free post-show performance in the Culture Café

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Acclaimed British clarinettist Sarah Williamson takes centre stage to perform Mozart’s ethereal and beautiful Clarinet Concerto. This magnificent concerto is framed by two equally well-loved works: Mendelssohn’s sunny Italian Symphony and Beethoven’s masterful Symphony No.4. A concert not to be missed.

Sun 20 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £12 - £32
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
Based on the picture book by
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Created in Tall Stories’ unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines physical storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and upwards

Tue 22 – Fri 25 May
Tue–Wed 11am & 1.30pm
Thu 11am & 4.30pm
Fri 11am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Tickets: £8 - £12
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

ROSE PLUS CHOIR PERFORMANCE
Watch a hundred vocal marathon runners complete their final sprint to finish! For these are no ordinary singers. They will have met for the first time at 10am on the same day to rehearse music they have never seen. Contact the Rose if you want to take part.

Sat 26 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £7
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

COMEDY STORE
The Comedy Store continue their monthly residency presenting the best stand-up from around the globe on your doorstep.

MC Ben Norris, Jeff Innocent, StEve Gribbin, Charlie Baker and Curtis Walker

Sat 27 May
7.30pm
Tickets: £10-12 (£14 on the door)
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/comedy-store-May (bkg fee)

THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE
By Manfred Karge
Directed by Stephen Unwin
London youth – out of work, on the dole, spending time in their flat, going on epic journeys of the imagination and hoping for the best. Manfred Karge’s
The Conquest of the South Pole is a fascinating mix of domestic drama and epic adventure, a 90-minute study of fantasy and dignity which cannot fail to cast its spell over audiences in Kingston.

Tue 29 May – Sat 2 June
Tue–Sat eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets: £8-18
Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)

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