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The 16th century Rose Theatre
was the first of four playhouses to be built at Bankside. Shakespeare's
company, which was based at the nearby Globe
Theatre, also played here.
In 1989 the remains of the Rose
Theatre were discovered during excavations for new office
buildings. Some two-thirds of the original site were
uncovered but these would have been built over if it was not
for the work of a group of actors, scholars and theatre-lovers
who campaigned tirelessly to save the theatre.
A light and sound exhibition,
with a video narrated by Sir Ian Mckellan, now raises public
awareness of the Rose Theatre. With further funding the
Rose Theatre Trust aims to fully excavate the site and make
it open to all.
Currently only available to pre-booked
tours. The tours are organised by the Shakespeare Globe Theatre.
Tel: 020 7902 1500
Admission charge
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