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Open House London, 20 September 2008
The Rose participated in Open House London, an annual event when sites normally not open to the public open their doors for tours. Special access given to historic and cultural sites in London . Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx…
Guided Walk: The Rose with Pepe Pryke for the Canadian Women's Club, 10 April 2008
"The actual theatre in Shakespeare's time", this guided walk takes visitors to locations associated with Shakespeare's life and work in Bankside: the ferryman's seat, the site of the original Globe, London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral, etc. led by…
National Archaeology Week, 12 July 2008
A week of open houses and events celebrating UK archaeology sites sponsored by Council for British Archaeology (CBA). "The archaeological site of the first Elizabethan Theatre on Bankside where Shakespeare learnt his craft." Booklet, page 27. Event…
Concert: Carol Concert, 17 December 2008
Octave singing group will lead holiday carols with keyboard accompaniment. Mince pies and mulled wine available. 60 tickets sold.
Concert: Passamezzo, 23 April 2005
Shakespeare's Birthday event: "Gallimaufrey: Elizabethan and Jacobean music at court, in the country, in the playhouse and in the streets" with "words by Shakespeare" by William Sutton, historic instruments: recorders, viols, lute, etc.,…
Art exhibition: Mirrorscapes, 28 April 2005
Exhibition of 12 or more paintings, ceramic works, mirror assemblages created by Stephen Shurman from 2001 to 2005, also artist's biographical statement
The Rose Summer Exhibition, 6-20 May 2005
Group art exhibition of video art, paintings, drawings, mosaics and sculptures by artists John Jensen, Tawny Gray, William Roper Curzon, Thion, Celia Gregory, Adam Caroll, Alice Constable Maxwell and Simon Tarrant. Open every day 12:00 to 6:00 from…
Open House London, 17 September 2005
The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989 excavation now covered by water and protective layers of sand and porous concrete, and ask volunteer docents about…
Happy Christmas from the Rose, handout message to supporters, September 2005
End of year holiday wishes with acknowledgement of having participated in Open House London and the upcoming unveiling of the Rose blue plaque (voted by the people) in the new year scheduled for Thursday, 12 January 2006. Distributed at Passamezzo…
London Architecture Biennale, 23 June 2006
"Shakespeare, Social Space and Design" guided walk on 23 June in Bankside in Southwark led by David Marshall. Although map does not pass the Rose, it was likely included in this walk due to Marshall's close association with the Rose (volunteer,…
National Archaeology Week, 15-16 July 2006
Open Day at the Rose: 15-16 July and 22-23 July
(Rose not an official participant in sponsored event)
(Rose not an official participant in sponsored event)
Concert: Passamezzo, 12 September 2006
"Music for Marlowe and the Rose"
Music from the Renaissance by Dowland, Wilbye, Nicholson, and others played on historic instruments including viols, guitar and lute, etc., lyric sheet, SE1 newsletter announcement on page 5, 6 and 8 (red box), open…
Music from the Renaissance by Dowland, Wilbye, Nicholson, and others played on historic instruments including viols, guitar and lute, etc., lyric sheet, SE1 newsletter announcement on page 5, 6 and 8 (red box), open…
Concert: Korros Ensemble, 13 September 2006
Korros Ensemble plays Bax, Debussey, and others. The ensemble is a trio: flute, harp, and clarinet.
Open House London, 16 September 2006
The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989 excavation now covered by water and protective layers of sand and porous concrete, and ask volunteer docents about…
Festival: Bankside Frost Fair, 15 December 2006
The Rose opened its doors during Bankside's Frost Fair, 2006. New wonky Rose holiday illustration (by Pryke?)
Reading: Richard Briers and Janet Suzman, 13 January 2007
Event and fundraiser for the Rose, raised over £1,200 organized and produced by Tony Toller (RTT)
National Archaeology Week, 14-22 July 2007
Event dates: 14 - 22 July 2007
Open Day at the Rose: "Visit the Rose and become part of the theatre's history where Shakespeare learnt his craft." Rose listed on page 43. Special talks by RTT trustees Harvey Sheldon (Saturday, 14 July) and Andrew…
Open Day at the Rose: "Visit the Rose and become part of the theatre's history where Shakespeare learnt his craft." Rose listed on page 43. Special talks by RTT trustees Harvey Sheldon (Saturday, 14 July) and Andrew…
Dance: "A Measure for the Rose, an Elizabethan Dance Sampler", 16 September 2007
Participatory dance event. Instruction for visitors in the pavin, cinquepace, and manners, etc
Open House London, 15 September 2007
The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989 excavation now covered by water and protective layers of sand and porous concrete, and ask volunteer docents about…
Guided walk: The Rose with Pepe Pryke for the Canadian Women's Club, 27 September 2007
Billed as a tour about "The actual theatre in Shakespeare's time", this guided walk by Pepe Pryke took visitors to locations associated with Shakespeare's life and work in Bankside: the ferryman's seat, the site of the original Globe, London Bridge,…
Open Day: Festival of British Archaeology at the Rose, 9 July 2009
"Genius of Marlowe" screening
SE1 newsletter (monthly) for July 2009 with Rose events included on pages 3 and 6: "Gift to the Future", "Mass Suicide Club" and "The Genius of Marlowe", also Metro announcement of London Bridge Festival
Festival of British Archaeology, 18-19 July 2009
The Rose Theatre is included in this booklet in the section for Greater London, page 33. Correspondence, fact sheet, and registration application form included. Sponsored by the Council for British Archaeology. Formerly National Archaeology Week.…
Open House London, 19 September 2009
Participant information, application, and correspondence in preparation for the event on 19-20 September 2009. The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989…
Festival of British Archaeology, 17 July 2010
17 July to 1 August 2010
Events guide, page 27: "Visit the site of the first Elizabethan Theatre on Bankside where Shakespeare learnt his craft. Built by Philip Henslowe in 1587."
Also announcement in "In SE1" (local newsletter) page 3, with…
Events guide, page 27: "Visit the site of the first Elizabethan Theatre on Bankside where Shakespeare learnt his craft. Built by Philip Henslowe in 1587."
Also announcement in "In SE1" (local newsletter) page 3, with…
Open House London, 18 September 2010
Application form, correspondence, insurance info, etc. The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989 excavation now covered by water and protective layers of sand…
Festival of British Archaeology, 16-31 July 2011
Events guide of various locations included in the annual national festival celebrating archaeology and archaeological sites.
No events at the Rose (?) - check this
In this booklet in the section for Greater London, Correspondence, fact sheet, and…
No events at the Rose (?) - check this
In this booklet in the section for Greater London, Correspondence, fact sheet, and…
Walking tour: "Bustling Bankside: Tales in Theatreland," 23 January 2013
Pepe Pryke, Rose Operations Manager, leads this walking tour of Bankside and Southbank including the Rose Playhouse. 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Announcement on Better Bankside website.
Open House London, 17 September 2011
The Rose participated in Open House London. Visitors were able to see the Rose documentary (approx 25 mins), see the site of the 1989 excavation now covered by water and protective layers of sand and porous concrete, and ask volunteer docents about…
Lecture: Julian Bowsher, "Recent Research on the Playhouses of Shakespeare's London", 10 October 2011
Julian Bowsher, senior archaeologist at Museum of London Archaeology, lecture on the discovery, excavation and assessment The Theatre in Shoreditch and its relation or comparison with the Rose. 58 tickets, £390.
The Dead City Halloween Tour, 31 October 2011
Magician and Jon Randall leads walking tour of Bankside including The Rose on Halloween, 31 October 2011 at 7:00 PM, with Boo Tours in association with operations manager, Pepe Pryke. "Walk the streets of the haunted city and then hear the real…
Concert: Concert for Christmas, 12 December 2011
Octave singing group leads audience in sing-along concert of Christmas carols and holiday songs. Mince pies and mulled wine. Lyrics included in concert programme. 59 tickets, £324.
Festival of British Archaeology, 14-29 July 2012
A week of open houses and events celebrating UK archaeology sites sponsored by Council for British Archaeology (CBA). Event dates: 14 - 29 July 2012
"Archaeological site of the first Elizabethan theatre on Bankside, where Shakespeare and Marlowe…
"Archaeological site of the first Elizabethan theatre on Bankside, where Shakespeare and Marlowe…
A Concert for Christmas, 11 December 2012
Choral concert of Christmas songs and sing-along event with piano. Lyric and music handouts for Christmas carols. Rose events flyer for March to July 2013. 59 tickets, £240.
Talk: Liam Brennan in Conversation, 21 January 2013
Programme of "Actor Revealed" talks. Liam Brennan has performed Marlowe and Shakespeare at Shakespeare's Globe, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, etc.
Event date: 21 January 2013
Event date: 21 January 2013
Lecture: "The Animal-Baiting Arenas on Bankside" by David Saxby
MoLA, 15 July 2013
David Saxby, senior archaeologist at the Museum of London Archaeology (MoLA) lecture on animal baiting and the last bear garden, Davie's bear baiting arena, 1662 to 1684. Map.
Tudors and Elizabethans Revealed, family events, July-November 2013
Programme of Family Friendly Morning events including dance, food and table settings, theatre props, clothing demonstrations, Joan Woodward impersonator (Alleyn's wife and Henslowe's step-daughter). Two sessions each day. SE1 Newsletter announcement,…
Lecture: "Excavating Shakespeare's Shoreditch" with Heather Knight, MoLA, 11 November 2013
Heather Knight, senior archaeologist at MoLA (Museum of London Archaeology) talk about the discovery and excavations of the Theatre and the Curtain in Shoreditch. Photographs of Knight at the excavation at the Curtain and Theatre.
Concert: A Concert for Christmas, 9 December 2013
Christmas carol sing-along with free mince pies and warm mulled wine. Wonky Rose illustration by Pepe Pryke. 7:30 PM
Lecture: Julian Bowsher, "The Rose: Archaeology, History, Drama", 20 May 2019
Julian Bowsher, senior archaeologist at the Museum of London Archaeology, provides assessment of archaeological discovery at the Rose and other playhouses with interpretation of historical documents like the Peacham sketch depicting Titus Andronicus…
Ghosts Revenants & Witch Hunters: Halloween at The Rose, 28 October 2012
Halloween event at The Rose with Boo Tours
National Storytelling Week, 2 February 2014
Thameside Tellers tells stories from around the world including "Betty Mundy's Bottom". Approximately 59 participants.
"Save the Rose: As seen from the eyes of one Southwark resident". Richard Miller film screening, 10 February 2014
Screening of Save the Rose film with an introductory talk by Richard Miller
'Books do Furnish a Room': Book Bonanza, 1 March 2014
Book donation and selling fundraising event as part of World Book Day.
Lecture: MoLA "The Archaeology of London's Elizabethan and Jacobean Theatres" 7 April 2014
Panel discussion by archaeologists from Museum of London Archaeology including Julian Bowsher, Heather Knight, Pat Miller, and David Saxby, chaired and moderated by Professor Andrew Gurr, University of Reading and Rose Theatre trustee. 68 tickets.…
Open Day in association with gala fundraiser, "Shakespeare in Love" (stage play), 25 July 2014
Special Open Day to coincide with performance of Shakespeare in Love (stage play) as charity fundraiser for The Rose and Chicken Shed Theatre at the Duke of York's, St Martin's Lane.
Concert: Country and Acoustic Music, 13 October 2014
Country and Acoustic music in celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving featuring the Umbrella Birds, Nigel of Bermondsey, Andy Hank Dog hosted by Woody with "licensed saloon"
Hallowtide: Antiquaries of Terror, 31 October 2014
Halloween storytelling event: Jon Kaneko-Jones reads excerpts from Arthur Machen's "The White People," M.R. James "A View from a Hill" and magician Sieggfried Loew's explores Marlowe's character of Doctor Faustus.
A Concert for Christmas, 15 December 2014
Caroling sing-along concert with special invitation for Friends of the Rose and upcoming for February through April 2014 including a Friends visit to the archives at Dulwich College coming up in January 2015 (?). Approximately 60 tickets.
My Bloody Valentine: Antiquaries of Love, 16 February 2015
Storytelling and concert event to celebrate Valentine's Day. Performances include songs by Suzanne Marie, readings from horror writers M.R. James and Arthur Machen by Jon Kaneko-Jones and Anthony Lewis, and magician Siegfried Loew creates performed…
"The Rose Theatre: Archaeological remains tour" site visit led by Harvey Sheldon, 12 March 2015
Talk by Harvey Sheldon, archaeologist and Chair of the Rose Theatre Trust, regarding the discovery, excavation and display of the Rose Theatre with special access to the site, 10:30 to 12:00. In association with the Museum of London.
Cheapside Talk: production discussion about The Chaste Maid of Cheapside, 16 March 2015
Artists associated with The Chaste Maid of Cheapside hold discussion panel for audience with separate ticket, 14 tickets
Riverside London: One Big Summer (festival), June 2015
Rose included on map of attractions during the Riverside festival and performance of "The Ghost Sonata", performance dates 4-28 August, page 9
Talk: "Leading Ladies: Women's Power in Greek Tragedy" with Dr Liz Sawyer, 29 June 2015
Dr. Liz Sawyer, Institute for Digital Archaeology, leads discussion "Leading ladies: women's power in Greek tragedy" in association with the production of "Ipheginia at Aulis". 7:30 PM, 12 tickets
Lecture: "Shakespeare's Kings" by John Julius Norwich at Museum of London Weston Theatre, 11 November 2015
Lecture and fundraising event to support the development of the Rose Theatre by John Julius Norwich at the Museum of London Weston Theatre.
Christmas Carol Concert, 17 December 2015
Holiday caroling sing-along event with 50/50 split with charity Place2Be, sold-out with approximately 84 tickets. Mince pies and mulled wine.
Talk: "The Early Modern Theatrical Scene in London," in Conversation with Prof Duncan Salkeld and Dr Andy Kesson, 11 April 2016
Prof Duncan Salkeld and Dr Andy Kesson lead discussion, question and answers about Elizabethan theatre and culture in London in association with Museum of London Archeagology (MoLA). 26 tickets
Shakespeare 400th Anniversary, 23 April 2016
Open day scheduled from 10:00 - 5:00PM with a variety of demonstrations, performances, dance, readings, the Rose documentary film (approx 25 minutes), etc. to commemorate 400 year anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 1616.
Talk: "Shakespearean Performance in Modern London: Discussions and Performances on the Shakespeare in Modern Theatre", 25 April 2016
Group panel including Duncan Moore (KDC Theatre), Bryon Fear (South London Theatre), Tom Salyers (Tower Theatre), Jenny Eastop (Mercurius) and Pepe Pryke, Rose operations manager and hon artistic associate give talk about recent productions at the…
Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On: Celebrating Shakespeare through song and storytelling at St. Paul's Covent Garden, 8 October 2016
Variety performance of songs and storytelling at the Actors' Church St Paul's Covent Garden in association with the Rose as fundraising event
A Very Shakespeare Christmas, carol singing, 16 December 2016
Christmas carol sing-along. Mince pies and mulled wine.
Bankside Walking Tour with Harvey Sheldon, 16 October 2009
"Tudor & Stuart Southwark: Entertainment and Spectacle in Bankside's Tudor and Jacobean Arenas and Playhouses", Better Bankside webpage describing walk led by Harvey Sheldon, archeaologist and chair of the Rose Theatre Trust. Part of the Inside Out…
Lecture: "The Rose Revealed" at STR by Jon Greenfield, architect, 16 November 2006
The Society for Theatre Research (STR) hosts a lecture "The Rose Revealed" by Jon Greenfield, architect, as part of The Winter Lecture Series 2006-2007 with Iain Mackintosh as chair. Location: The Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1, 7:30.
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, September 2001
Activities of the subscription-based membership volunteers who serve as on-site docents, ushers, and support for the Rose Theatre Trust.
Newsletter No.7. Articles: impacts on tourism due to 9/11 and foot and mouth disease; Trial pit excavation…
Newsletter No.7. Articles: impacts on tourism due to 9/11 and foot and mouth disease; Trial pit excavation…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, April 2003
Newsletter No 2: membership drive; update on initial HLF bid in 2003; Love of Shakespeare's Women performance by Susannah York; Rose reconstruction in Lenox, Massachusetts (USA)
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, July 2003
Newsletter No 2: Membership drive; Upcoming performances of Titus Andronicus (RSC) on 31 August, and Tamburlaine the Great by Cannon's Mouth from 12 to 21 September; Upcoming event on 23 September with Prof Stanley Wells and Dr Paul Edmundson talk…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, January 2004
Shakespeare Theatre Day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon sponsored by Shakespeare's Birthplace trust to benefit the Rose Theatre Trust (speakers: Greenfield, Spottiswoode, Rutter, Gurr, Edmondson).
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, August 2004
Editorial
Be a Volunteer or Steward and Help the Rose
London Open House, 18-19 September 2004
Comings and Goings (Marshal joining Board, Graham and Blatherwick leaving)
The Rose Theatre Trust is Looking for a Project Director
A Most Fascinating…
Be a Volunteer or Steward and Help the Rose
London Open House, 18-19 September 2004
Comings and Goings (Marshal joining Board, Graham and Blatherwick leaving)
The Rose Theatre Trust is Looking for a Project Director
A Most Fascinating…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, December 2010
Friends Meeting, 6 December 2010
Rose Regenerated Campaign
The Rose Performance Season for 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March-2 April, "A Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Henry VI Part I" May,…
Rose Regenerated Campaign
The Rose Performance Season for 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March-2 April, "A Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Henry VI Part I" May,…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, February 2011
Friends Meeting, 6 December 2010
Rose Revealed Project
The Rose Performance Season 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March 2011, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March- 2 April 2011, "Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Weak Edward" April 2011,…
Rose Revealed Project
The Rose Performance Season 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March 2011, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March- 2 April 2011, "Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Weak Edward" April 2011,…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, December 2012
Newsletter: Rose wins HLF support to begin Revealing the Rose study, announcement breakfast at the British Museum on 15 November 2012 with Ian McKellen, Ralph Fiennes, Janet Suzman, Michael Pennington, Timothy West and others; Upcoming productions of…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, Autumn 2013
Rose Revealed Project - Update
Honorary Artistic Associates
Meeting with Kim Cattrall at Canada House
"Shiver me Timbers"
Programme of Events especially for younger visitors (22 September 2013 - Food and Table Settings, 20 October 2013 - Theatre…
Honorary Artistic Associates
Meeting with Kim Cattrall at Canada House
"Shiver me Timbers"
Programme of Events especially for younger visitors (22 September 2013 - Food and Table Settings, 20 October 2013 - Theatre…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, Summer 2015
The Rose Revealed Update
Southwark honours Rose Chairman
Visit to the Museum of the Order of St John
Rose Readathon III
Rose Diary
Southwark honours Rose Chairman
Visit to the Museum of the Order of St John
Rose Readathon III
Rose Diary
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking east toward Southwark Bridge…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 30 June 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking north across the street to the…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 20 August 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image was taken from Park Street looking up to the southern…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 30 June 2021
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image was taken from Park Street looking north into Rose Alley.…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street facing north. The main door to the Rose…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020. FIX file name and reupload with correct year
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking west toward Tate Modern. Rose…
Rose Facebook post, 21 April 2013
Rose Theatre, Bankside posted a 1587 map of the brothels and inns and emblems associated with Bankside. Sold as postcards in the on-site shop.
