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  • Venue @sohoplace Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 11 April 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

The acclaimed play with music Marie & Rosetta, starring Beverley Knight, completed its run at @sohoplace Theatre in London on 11 April 2026.

Visitors searching for Marie & Rosetta tickets in London should note that the production has now closed following its limited engagement.

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A Celebration of Music History

Marie & Rosetta is a vibrant and intimate play with music celebrating Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the legendary performer widely known as the ‘godmother of rock ‘n’ roll’.

The production shines a light on her groundbreaking influence on artists from Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, while also exploring her partnership with singer Marie Knight.

Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including Didn’t It Rain and Peace in the Valley, the show will feature live musicians accompanying Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight (Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sylvia, Sister Act) as Rosetta Tharpe, and rising-star Ntombizodwa Ndlovu (Cat On a Hot Tin Roof) as Marie Knight.

Directed by Monique Touko (School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, Wedding Band), this acclaimed play by award-winner George Brant (Grounded) is a co-production between Rose Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and ETT.

What’s the story?

God don’t want the Devil to have all the good music right?

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…

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Marie & Rosetta?

Starring Beverley Knight as  Rosetta Tharpe, and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as Marie Knight

Who are the creative team of Marie & Rosetta?

Written by George Brant

Directed by Monique Touko

Set Designer Lily Arnold, Costume Designer Jodie-Simone Howe, Movement Director Kloé Dean,  Lighting Designer Matt Haskins, Sound Designer Tony Gayle, Intimacy Director Bethan Clark, Voice & Dialect Coach Joel Trill, Casting Director Jacob Sparrow, Associate Director Jordi M. Carter, and Associate Lighting Designer Teresa Nagel

Music Supervisor, Arranger & Orchestrator Liam Godwin

Important Notes

Access Performances: 

  • BSL interpreted: 3 April 2026, 7.30pm
  • Audio Described performance: 4 April, 7.30pm

Venue Information

@sohoplace Theatre , 4 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Nearest Buses: 1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

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Critics' reviews of Marie & Rosetta

★★★★ "It’s pure joy to witness it" - TimeOut (West End)

★★★★ "Powerhouse performances" - London Theatre (West End)

★★★★ "An uplifting performance that will fill your heart with music" - All That Dazzles (West End)

★★★★ "It is simply a joy to see two artistes at the top of their game" - West End Best Friend (West End)

★★★★ "Beverley Knight’s extraordinary vocals... Every time she embarks on a song, the evening takes flight" - The Times

★★★★ "Intimate and electrifying" - What's On Stage

★★★★ "Bursts with defiance, mischief and joy" - The Stage

★★★★ "When this dynamic duo sing, the piece soars" - Daily Mail

● "Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu give stunning vocal performances" - The Standard (West End)

● "Beverley Knight’s mighty voice soars" - The Guardian

● "The singing from both leads is magnificent" - The Standard

Also see: Marie & Rosetta Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Marie & Rosetta is playing at the @sohoplace Theatre in London
The running time of Marie & Rosetta is 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Marie & Rosetta are: 12+
Yes, Marie & Rosetta has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Marie & Rosetta has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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