Marie & Rosetta tickets
About Marie & Rosetta
Don’t miss this incredible showing of Marie and Rosetta at Soho Place, starring Olivier Award-winning Beverley Knight alongside Ntombizodwa Ndlovu. Book Marie and Rosetta tickets on TodayTix.
It’s 1946 in Mississippi, and Rosetta is a rising star with problems rumbling under the surface. The world is segregated, the church struggles with her freedom, and she needs something fresh, which she finds in Marie: a younger singer with a gorgeous gospel voice. Rosetta needs to somehow convince Marie to hit the road with her. Through musical numbers and bartering, the two find themselves getting closer throughout the night as Rosetta’s dreams and Marie’s principled attitude collide in this negotiation that will change the history of music.
With live musicians and witty dialogue, Marie and Rosetta in London is a two-person show that is intimate, humorous, and absolutely thrilling. This is a night at the theatre you won’t soon forget.
Run time
2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 12+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
Start date
28th February, 2026
End date
11th April, 2026
Stars on stage
Beverley Knight
Ntombizodwa Ndlovu
Marie & Rosetta cast and creative team
By: George Brant
Director: Monique Touko
Cast list: Beverley Knight, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
More information about Marie & Rosetta
Marie and Rosetta is a play with music that takes place over one rehearsal before a possible tour through the segregated South. The entire show takes place over a single night. Written by George Brant, this show gives both women the space to be complicated and so completely different. By adding live musicians and gospel tunes to the mix, you have a story that showcases two pioneers on center stage once more, exactly where they belong.
The formidable cast includes Olivier Award-winning Beverley Knight starring as Rosetta Tharpe, and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu starring as Marie Knight. Marie and Rosetta also has a brilliant creative team behind it, including director Monique Touko, set designer Lily Arnold, costume designer Jodie-Simone Howe, sound designer Tony Gayle, and intimacy director Bethan Clark.
Marie and Rosetta is truly a play worth watching, and an unforgettable performance.
What to watch for
- Real-life Sister Rosetta Tharpe began singing and playing guitar under the name of Little Rosetta Nubin by the age of six, and was thought to be a musical prodigy.
- The singer Frank Turner wrote the song “Sister Rosetta,” believing that she deserved to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Marie Knight recorded and performed with Sister Rosetta Tharpe throughout the 1940’s before leaving to go solo in 1951.
- It was in 1946 that Sister Rosetta Tharpe saw Marie Knight perform at a Mahalia Jackson concert in New York City, believing her to be something special.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marie & Rosetta about?
Don’t miss Marie and Rosetta at Soho Place, a beautiful, intimate play telling the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, their powerful dynamic, and the night that changed the trajectory of their careers.
How do you get tickets for Marie & Rosetta?
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What is the running time of Marie & Rosetta?
Marie & Rosetta runs for 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Marie & Rosetta at?
Marie & Rosetta is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
What is the age recommendation for Marie & Rosetta?
Ages 12+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
How much are tickets for Marie & Rosetta?
Marie & Rosetta tickets start at £33.
Who wrote Marie and Rosetta?
George Brant is the playwright.
Who directed Marie and Rosetta?
Monique Touko stages the show.
Is Marie and Rosetta appropriate for kids?
Marie and Rosetta is most appropriate for anyone 12 and over. Children who are 14 or younger must be seated with an adult 18+.
Is Marie and Rosetta good?
This show has a big heart and exceptional music. Based on a true story, it brings two legends to life on stage over the course of one single night.
