Theatre-lovers in Gloucestershire are spoiled for choice with so many incredible productions being staged in the county — and The Roses Theatre has a packed programme for 2024!
SoGlos rounds up just 10 of the unmissable shows taking to the stage in Tewkesbury, with everything from Shakespeare to Dracula in Space!
Robin Hood at The Roses Theatre
Robin Hood will be riding onto The Roses Theatre's stage in March 2024 for an epic Easter pantomime.
Starring Britain's Got Talent winners, George Sampson as Robin; Ashleigh and Sully as Maid Marion and her trusty sidekick; and Jamie and Chuck as Little John and Friar Tuck, Robin and his band of Merry Men go up against Louie Spence's all-singing, all-dancing Sheriff of Nottingham in this unmissable family show.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/robin-hood to book.
Dracula in Space at The Roses Theatre
Irreverant and anarchic string quartet, Bowjangles, are bringing their unique blend of music, theatre and comedy to The Roses on Thursday 25 April 2024, when they perform their completely original musical comedy, Dracula In Space.
The award-winning foursome encourages audiences to forget everything they think they know about string quartets and strap in for a wild ride via outer space.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/bowjangles-presents-dracula-in-space to book.
Morgan & West's Massive Magic Show at The Roses Theatre
Time travelling magicians, Morgan & West, have set their sights on Tewkesbury, bringing their Massive Magic Show to The Roses Theatre on Saturday 11 May 2024.
The dynamic duo managed to escape CBBC's The Slammer and have even fooled Penn and Teller, with their latest show promising wit and whimsy; mysterious magic; fantastical face furniture; and guaranteed laughs for everyone aged five to 105!
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/morgan-wests-massive-magic-show to book.
Ballet Cymru: Romeo a Juliet at The Roses Theatre
The multi-award winning Ballet Cymru brings Shakespeare's most famous tragedy to life through dance at The Roses Theatre on Friday 28 June 2024.
This extraordinary adaptation features intense fight scenes, passionate duets and dramatic, lyrical choreography, coupled with exquisite costuming and breathtaking projections, making for a truly unforgettable experience.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/ballet-cymru-romeo-a-juliet to book.
Women In Rock at The Roses Theatre
Paying tribute to some of rock's greatest women, like Blondie, Bonnie Tyler, Joan Jett, Suzi Q and Cher, this hit-filled two hour show will have audiences singing their hearts out when it comes to The Roses on Saturday 6 July 2024.
With world-class musicians belting out the bangers with soaring vocals, epic harmonies and plenty of costume changes, make sure you've got your dancing shoes on for this one!
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/women-in-rock to book.
Girls Night Out at The Roses Theatre
Comedy girl band, Flat and the Curves, are bringing their sequin-spangled cabaret show, Girls Night Out, to The Roses Theatre on Friday 19 July 2024.
Made by women, for women, this raunchy show is bursting with big vocals, riotous humour and plenty of dirty jokes that are sure to get audiences laughing their backsides off!
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/girls-night-out to book.
Harry Styles Tribute at The Roses Theatre
From the producers of Only One Direction, the UK's hottest Harry Styles tribute act comes to Tewkesbury on Saturday 21 September 2024.
Promising all the style and charm of the real thing, audiences can sing along to Harry's biggest hits like 'Watermelon Sugar', 'As It Was' and 'Sign Of The Times', as well as tracks from One Direction's back catalogue.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/harry-styles-tribute to book.
Talon: To The Limit at The Roses Theatre
'Take It Easy' with a night of The Eagles greatest hits, performed by world-class tribute band Talon at The Roses Theatre on Saturday 5 October 2024.
Garnering praise from audiences and even Eagles songwriter, Jack Tempchin, who said: 'Talon perform the songs of The Eagles with reverence and super talent', fans of the band won't want to miss it.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/talon-to-the-limit-2024 to book.
Queenz: Drag Me To The Disco! at The Roses Theatre
Get your glad rags on for a drag-stravaganza on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November 2024, when Queenz explode onto The Roses stage with their new show, Drag Me To The Disco!
Fresh from their five-star West End run and UK tour, the electrifying new show promises 'more sequins and surprises than ever before', dragging audiences up out of their seats and onto the dance floor!
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/queenz-drag-me-to-the-disco to book.
Cinderella at The Roses Theatre
The panto is back at The Roses Theatre from Saturday 30 November 2024 to Saturday 4 January 2025 — oh yes it is! — and this year, it's Cinderella's turn to sparkle.
With a brand-new writer and a new director behind the production, audiences can expect incredible costumes, laugh-out-loud humour and a sprinkling of fairy dust to make Christmas 2024 truly magical.
Visit rosestheatre.org/events/cinderella to book.
