The director chatted to Emma Clarendon about working with the Rose Youth Theatre Alumni on a new version of Frankenstein in The Creature: Frankenstein Retold. Hi Lucy, what can audiences expect from this retelling of Mary Shelley’s story? The Creature is a contemporary retelling of Shelley’s novel set in a world of quantum sciences and… Read More
NEWS: Rose Theatre Announces Casting for The Creature: Frankenstein Retold
The production will play at the theatre from the 27th February. Casting has been announced for the Rose Theatre’s upcoming production of The Creature: Frankenstein Retold, based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, and adapted for the stage by Ciaran McConville. Directed by Lucy Morrell, the production’s cast is formed of Rose Youth Theatre alumni, including: Billy Brown (Henri/Landlord), Eleanor Clark (The Creator), Katherine… Read More
REVIEW: The Snow Queen, Rose Theatre
Once again, the Rose Theatre uses plenty of creativity for its festive offering to capture younger audience members imagination. If you are looking for a Christmas show that has plenty of magic, a talking reindeer and a great sense of humour at the centre of it – then pay a visit to the Rose Theatre… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of…The Snow Queen, Rose Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released for the Rose Theatre Kingston’s upcoming production of The Snow Queen. Here’s a glimpse of what has been happening… The Rose Theatre’s 2019 festive production of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale has been adapted and directed for the stage by Ciaran McConville. It will begin performances at the theatre on the… Read More
NEWS: Full Cast Announced for the Rose Theatre’s The Snow Queen
The Rose Theatre Kingston’s 2019 festive show will begin performances on the 6th December. Full casting has been confirmed for the Rose Theatre Kingston’s upcoming production of The Snow Queen, directed by Ciaran McConville. This new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s story is set to star: Helena Blackman (The Snow Queen), Roger May (Dad/Father Christmas), Davina Moon (Freya), Parisa Shahmir (Gerda) and Jack… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of…Hansel & Gretel, Rose Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released for the Rose Theatre’s upcoming Christmas production. Here’s a glimpse of what has been happening… Playing at the theatre from the 6th December, Ciaran McConville’s new adaptation of Hansel & Gretel is directed by Rosie Jones and as usual includes a cast of local young actors from the Rose Youth Theatre,… Read More
REVIEW: Alice in Winterland, Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre’s latest festive treat takes audiences to a wintery themed Wonderland – but does it fully embrace the madness of the world that Lewis Carroll created? Having impressed audiences with their productions of ‘The Wind in the Willows’, ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ in previous years, the… Read More
Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2016 Christmas Show
The theatre has confirmed that it will be presenting a production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows, adapted and directed by Ciaran McConville. Following on from the theatre’s successful production of A Christmas Carol (also directed by Ciaran McConville), this new festive treat will also feature a cast of young actors from the Rose… Read More