Rose Theatre has released a first look inside rehearsals for Three Men in a Boat, a new production bringing Jerome K. Jerome’s beloved novel to the stage with original songs from Tony nominee Grant Olding.
Riotous new comedy Three Men in a Boat is set to bring the classic novel by Jerome K. Jerome to the Rose Theatre this month. The venue has released a first look into rehearsals.
Adapted for the stage by Al Smith, Three Men in a Boat features with original songs by Tony Award nominee Grant Olding (One Man, Two Guvnors) and is directed by Rose Theatre Artistic Director Christopher Haydon
The cast features Jonny Weldon (Rivals, One Day) as Jerome, Bronté Barbé (Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!, Newsies: The Musical) as Harris, Richard David-Caine (The Witches, Horrible Histories) as George, and Calum Donald-Bruce as Montmorency.
Photos: the cast of Three Men in a Boat in rehearsals.
About the play
Based on the beloved novel by Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men on a Boat follows lifelong pals Jerome, George and Harris, who always jump in to help each other out of trouble. So what could possibly go wrong as they set out on a carefree boat trip up the Thames, from leafy Kingston to Oxford’s dreaming spires? Nothing except torrential rain, alarmingly eccentric dogs, and a bout of hallucination brought on by some of the most dangerously rancid cheese ever cultivated.
Described as Jeeves and Wooster meets Apocalypse Now, this world premiere is a rollicking celebration of abiding friendship and calamitous adventure, featuring three men, one boat, and eighteen extremely angry swans.
Plan your visit
- Theatre: Rose Theatre
- Booking dates: 18 September – 10 October 2026
- Running time: 2hrs 20mins (including interval)
- Age guidance: 12+
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