Plaza Theatre Romsey

Plaza Theatre Romsey Welcome to The Plaza Theatre, Romsey, the home of RAODS. An art deco venue with bucketfuls of character.
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Close to Southampton, Salisbury and Wi******er, the Plaza Theatre is perfectly situated to serve a large local community. Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) owns and operates The Plaza Theatre. Located between Southampton, Salisbury and Wi******er, in the heart of Wessex, the Plaza Theatre is perfectly situated to serve the Test Valley's entertainment and arts needs. Smaller but

more intimate than the nearby Mayflower, Nuffield and Playhouse theatres, the Plaza offers Pantomime, Musicals, Operetta, Drama, Dance, Youth productions and Live Music. The Plaza is a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. RAODS is a member of NODA - the National Operatic and Dramatic Association. For membership information, please email [email protected]. If you are under-18 and interested in joining our Youth Group, please email [email protected]

02/12/2024

1 ticket for the otherwise sold-out Pirates of Penzance has been returned and is available to buy from our website or at Romsey VIC. Be quick though. It’s for the Saturday matinee - 2.30pm curtain up.

Opening on Tuesday, in 3 days time, our sold-out production of The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan.Director Wa...
30/11/2024

Opening on Tuesday, in 3 days time, our sold-out production of The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan.

Director Wayne Ings is delighted to be bringing you the first production in our newly renovated stage house, marking the re-opening of our main stage after almost 7 months of being 'dark'.

This will be the fourth production of 'Pirates' to be performed on this stage. It was previously produced in 2010, 2007, and1994. RAODS also performed the show twice at Crosfield Hall: in 1936, when it was performed at the gala opening of that building, and in 1947.

*** TITANIC THE MUSICAL- RAODS ROMSEY - LAUNCH NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY ***In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Ti...
11/11/2024

*** TITANIC THE MUSICAL- RAODS ROMSEY - LAUNCH NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY ***

In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th century and has become a global legend. RAODS will perform this musical on the week of the 113th anniversary of the ship's sinking.

Launch Night:
Weds 13th Nov 24
Crossfield Hall 7:30pm

We will introduce the show, the audition process, and learn an ensemble piece.

Auditions:
Weds 20th Nov 24
Mountbatten School (Small Hall) 7:15pm

Thurs 21st Nov 24
Mountbatten School (Bradbury Building) 7:15pm

You will only need to attend one of the audition evenings. Materials will be shared digitally at launch and subsequently on social media/the RAODS mailing list.

There are twenty advertised roles and no additional ensemble. We are looking for 13 adult men, 6 adult women, and 1 teenage boy (playing age 14). Most of these roles require the performer to play multiple parts, and all company members sing solo and as part of the ensemble throughout. While the piece is more singing and acting focused, all cast members need to be confident movers given the ensemble nature of the show. We hope to see many people at launch night to allow us to explain further how the show and casting works.

Director: Adam Rush
Musical Director: Teddy Clements
Choreographer: Kerry Lilly
Producer: Lyn Butcher

Show Dates: Tues 15th to Sat 19th April 25,
Plaza Theatre Romsey

Rehearsal Days: Tues and Thurs, starting end of Nov 24

Our next Green Room production - Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally opens on Tuesday, running f...
21/10/2024

Our next Green Room production - Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally opens on Tuesday, running from 22-26 October nightly at 7.30pm. Capacity is limited in our studio space so only around 10 tickets left for each show. If you wait to buy on the night you may be disappointed so best to book now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/frankie-and-johnny/e-xgqqyp

Frankie (a waitress) played by Kira Jacobs and Johnny (a female short-order cook who works in the same restaurant) played by Danni Fletcher are discovered in bed. It is their first encounter, after having met several weeks ago on the job, and Frankie is hopeful that Johnny will get dressed and depart, so she can return to her usual routine of watching TV and eating ice cream. But Johnny, a compulsive talker (and romantic), has other ideas and declares her love for Frankie, a notion that she, at first, considers to be ridiculous. She has had more disappointments than delights in life, and Johnny is the veteran of one broken marriage already. And neither of them is in the bloom of youth. Yet out of their sometimes touching, sometimes hilarious interplay the promise of a relationship beyond a "one-night stand" does begin to emerge...

Suitable for ages 16+. Contains scenes and discussions of a sexual nature, some strong language and references domestic abuse.

20/10/2024

*** UPDATED TITANIC THE MUSICAL INFO ***

In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th century and has become a global legend. RAODS will perform this musical on the week of the 113th anniversary of the ship's sinking.

Launch Night:
Weds 13th Nov 24
Crossfield Hall 7:30pm

We will introduce the show, the audition process, and learn two ensemble pieces (singing and movement)

Auditions:
Weds 20th Nov 24
Mountbatten School (Small Hall) 7:15pm

Thurs 21st Nov 24
Mountbatten School (Bradbury Building) 7:15pm

You will only need to attend one of the audition evenings. Materials will be shared digitally at launch and subsequently on social media/the RAODS mailing list.

There are twenty advertised roles and no additional ensemble. We are looking for 13 adult men, 6 adult women, and 1 teenage boy. Most of these roles require the performer to play multiple parts, and all company members sing solo and as part of the ensemble throughout. While the piece is more singing and acting focused, all cast members need to be confident movers given the ensemble nature of the show. We hope to see many people at launch night to allow us to explain further how the show and casting works.

Director: Adam Rush
Musical Director: Teddy Clements
Choreographer: Kerry Lilly
Producer: Lyn Butcher

Show Dates: Tues 15th to Sat 19th April 25,
Plaza Theatre Romsey

Rehearsal Days: Tues and Thurs, starting end of Nov 24

Lion In Winter - it is currently anticipated that the performance on Thurs 8th August WILL take place. Final confirmatio...
08/08/2024

Lion In Winter - it is currently anticipated that the performance on Thurs 8th August WILL take place. Final confirmation on here at 6pm.

UPDATE: The decision has been made that the show IS going ahead tonight

Although we are very excited to have an excellent cast for RAODS Pirates Of Penzance, we are still in need of more pira...
02/08/2024

Although we are very excited to have an excellent cast for RAODS Pirates Of Penzance, we are still in need of more pirates, policemen, and daughters in the ensemble.
Please contact director Wayne Ings if you are interested.

Show dates are 3-7 December at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey.
Rehearsal days are Tuesdays and Thursdays

As the extensive refurbishment of our main stage continues RAODS moves to the stunning gardens of Island House off Great...
01/08/2024

As the extensive refurbishment of our main stage continues RAODS moves to the stunning gardens of Island House off Greatbridge Road, Romsey to present our summer outdoor production The Lion in Winter.

On the face of it this production,(the orignal film starred Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins) may seem like a serious drama but it does have many laughs among the numerous insults. With the eventual arrival of summer what could be better than to bring along a picnic and bottle of your favourite tipple to enjoy along side the banks of the stunning River Test.

The show opens on Wednesday 7 August running through to Saturday 10 August. Grounds open at 6.15 with the play starting at 7.30.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/the-lion-in-winter/e-jbjvoq

21/07/2024

Plaza Theatre Romsey Wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024

Plaza Theatre Romsey is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit.

“Congratulations to Plaza Theatre on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “Travellers’ Choice honors businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.”

Check out all the reviews and discover more about the Plaza Theatre here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g503839-d3431357-Reviews-Plaza_Theatre-Romsey_Hampshire_England.html

THIS WEEK - Proof? by Trudie ShutlerA RAODS Youth ProductionPearl is just your average teenager, but when she finds out ...
16/07/2024

THIS WEEK - Proof? by Trudie Shutler
A RAODS Youth Production

Pearl is just your average teenager, but when she finds out that her father was a scientist who designed a simple DNA test that can tell the precise date and time when you are going to die, her world is turned upside down. She has a decision to make and time is running out.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/proof/e-mbgzdq
Tickets available Tues to Friday. Saturday night SOLD OUT!

12/07/2024

Have you got your tickets for next week's RAODS production of Proof? at Plaza Theatre Romsey? Pop in or call 01794 512987 to book your ticket, no booking fee applied when you purchase via the Visitor Centre.

29/06/2024

Here we are at St Leonard's church in Sherfield English for our 2nd show of the mini tour of Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]. There are tickets available on the door. Show starts at 7pm!

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Plaza Theatre Romsey Wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 Plaza Theatre Romsey is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit. “Congratulations to Plaza Theatre on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “Travellers’ Choice honors businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.” Check out all the reviews and discover more about the Plaza Theatre here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g503839-d3431357-Reviews-Plaza_Theatre-Romsey_Hampshire_England.html

Here we are at St Leonard's church in Sherfield English for our 2nd show of the mini tour of Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]. There are tickets available on the door. Show starts at 7pm!

Tonight at the Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst. #RAODSOnTheRoad https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lyndhurst-drama-musical-society/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-a-raods-production/e-obmpam

Things I Know To Be True - a play by Andrew Bovell. 7th to 11th May, 2024 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/things-i-know-to-be-true/e-kdvygg A complex and intense portrait of the mechanics of a family – and a marriage – through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents' love and expectations.

Things I Know To Be True by Andrew Bovell. 7th to 11th May. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/things-i-know-to-be-true/e-kdvygg

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE will be performed at the Plaza Theatre Romsey from the 7th - 11th May 2024. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/things-i-know-to-be-true/e-kdvygg This is a great play with lots of physical theatre and is set to take you on an emotional rollercoaster. It is also on the GSCE set text and will be great for anyone studying drama or dance.

Things I Know To Be True Promo 1
Things I Know To Be True Promo 1

Things I Know To Be True By Andrew Bovell A RAODS Production 7th - 11th May 2024 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/things-i-know-to-be-true/e-kdvygg Things I Know To Be True is about love in many of its forms. A complex and intense portrait of the mechanics of a family – and a marriage – through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents' love and expectations. At times comforting and supportive. At others suffocating and destructive. But always love.

One Man, Two Guvnors The hilarious, hit play. Opening on Tues 12th March, for one week only! Get your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/one-man-two-guvnors/e-orgpom

One Man, Two Guvnors Teaser
One Man, Two Guvnors Teaser

12th to 16th March - One Man, Two Guvnors By Richard Bean Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe, a small time East End hood. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart, with hilarious consequences! BOOK NOW: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plazatheatre/one-man-two-guvnors/e-orgpom

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Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) owns and operates The Plaza Theatre. Located between Southampton, Salisbury and Wi******er, the Plaza Theatre is perfectly situated to serve the southern Test Valley's entertainment and arts needs. An art deco venue with bucketfuls of character, the Plaza offers Pantomime, Musicals, Operetta, Comedy, Drama, Dance, Youth productions and Live Music.

The Plaza was built in 1931 as a cinema and the theatre facade is characteristic of Art Deco. The date was confirmed by the presence of a newspaper which was used to line the shuttering when the undersides of the main staircases were formed - extracts of a March 1931 edition of 'John Bull' magazine are preserved and legible!

When the cinema closed, the building was used for several years as a bingo hall, until that closed in the early 1980s.

The price of the empty theatre was £150,000 - a daunting figure at the time. However the building was purchased and alterations undertaken to provide a 246 seat theatre with technical and audience facilities. Over the course of 2 years many hours were put in by RAODS members to convert it to the Theatre you see today.

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