The show is a co-production between the Kingston based theatre and the newly launched Welsh National Theatre.
The Rose Theatre has announced a revival of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a co-production with the Welsh National Theatre. It will run at the Kingston-upon- Thames based theatre from the 26 February – 28 March 2026, following a tour of Wales visiting:Swansea Grand Theatre 16 – 31 January 2026, Venue Cymru in Llandudno 3 – 7 February 2026, and Theatr Clwyd in Mold 11 – 21 February 2026.
This revival of the play will be directed by Francesca Goodridge (Nye Revival Co-Director, National Theatre) and star Michael Sheen Michael Sheen in the leading role of Stage Manager. Meanwhile, award-winning screenwriter Russell T Davies will be creative associate.
Grover’s Corners is a quiet little town, full of ordinary folk, living everyday lives. They work, they laugh, they sing, they fall in love and raise their children, and grow old.
But within those moments of ordinary, everyday life, there are truths that reach out to us all. And a passionate demand to cherish every moment, right now, while we still can.
Christopher Haydon, Artistic Director of Rose Theatre, said: “Our Town is a play about the profound importance of the communities we live in. It’s a celebration of those with whom we share our lives – our friends, our family, our neighbours. It is a story of the ties that bind and as such feels especially important in these divisive and divided times. As a theatre rooted in our community, I cannot think of a better play for our stage at the Rose. I am thrilled this production will be led by Michael Sheen – a man whose commitment to his own community shines so brightly. It is an honour to be working with Welsh National Theatre on their inaugural production. Together we will make a show that has a universal resonance – for communities in Wales, Kingston, London and far beyond.”
Meanwhile, Michael Sheen Founder and Artistic Director of Welsh National Theatre and Our Town lead, “Our Town is a play about life, love and community. That’s what matters to us in Wales; that’s what matters to me. It’s a play that compels us to celebrate the everyday, to hold the ones we cherish. I can’t think of a better play to welcome audiences around Wales and in London to the Welsh National Theatre, along with our co-production partners The Rose Theatre.”
Tickets for the Rose Theatre run of Our Town will go on sale on the 10th April.