This is a truly unique piece of theatre, which incorporates modern dance and song to tell the moving story of young William Shakespeare’s life.
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Macbeth, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A compelling tale of power and ambition that is more relevant than ever, easily finding modern parallels in an age driven by social media - an absolute treat!
Read More »The Tempest, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An enjoyable adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s later, well-loved plays. Thoughtful stylisation and creative choices make the play magical at times, but it was just a little bit rough around the edges.
Read More »Measure for Measure, The Rose Playhouse – Review
Heady Conduct’s makeover of Measure for Measure lacks character but highlights the commitment of the company to theatrical craftsmanship.
Read More »Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A fast-paced, funny and moving piece of punchy Shakespeare.
Read More »The Revenger’s Tragedy, Rose Playhouse – Review
A very interesting take on the classic revenge story that could have done with a little more care taken on the basic storytelling.
Read More »The Devil is an Ass, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An amusing story of a clumsy devil determined to fool around with humans. Definitely worth the effort required to understand the Shakespearean language.
Read More »Reckless, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An evocative tale of island life that’s best suited to new writing fans and theatre history buffs.
Read More »Macbeth, The Rose Playhouse — Review
While the ruins of the Rose seem an ideal place to stage this Shakespearean tragedy, the space as well as the execution of the script made this production difficult to engage with.
Read More »A Chaste Maid In Cheapside, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A light and cheery revival of Middleton’s classic comedy, directed in completely the right spirit with some added fifties flair.
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