Rose Theatre Kingston

The Rose is Kingston's riverside producing theatre, a modern take on Shakespeare's Elizabethan Rose with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium and a distinctive 'pit' of cushions right in front of the stage. It feels intimate despite seating around 900. Expect a lively mix of drama, family shows, comedy, music and youth theatre, with its own productions alongside top touring work. The Christmas show is a highlight of the local calendar. It sits just off the High Street near the Thames, so it is easy to pair a show with dinner by the river.