MARIE AND ROSETTA
A sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight.
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Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Chichester Festival Theatre in association with Nica Burns present the Rose Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and ETT Production present George Brant’s (Grounded) critically-acclaimed Marie and Rosetta @sohoplace from Saturday 28 February – Saturday 11 April 2026.
This roof-raising play with music tells the true story of Tharpe and her protégé Marie Knight. Directed by Monique Touko this production featuring gospel and blues hits, is an electrifying portrait of the godmother of rock ’n’ roll.
Mississippi, 1946. Sister Rosetta has changed the face of gospel music with her exuberant, electric guitar-playing style. Shunned by straitlaced church folk for performing in nightclubs and glorying in rhythm and blues, she’s persuaded the saintly young singer Marie to join her on a tour of the segregated southern States. But first she has to convert Marie’s pure Sunday sound into something that has just a little more swing…
Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including Didn’t It Rain and Peace in the Valley, the show will also feature live musicians accompanying Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe. Beverley Knight is multi award-winning singer and actress whose many West End performances include Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sylvia and Sister Act. Joining Beverley Knight is Ntombizodwa Ndlovu, an up-and-coming talent making her London stage debut as Marie Knight, Rosetta’s protege and musical partner.
When: 28 February – 11 April 2026
Where: @sohoplace
Tickets: From £30
Venue details
- Address:
- @sohoplace
- 4 Soho Place
- London
- W1D 3BG