Rose

What does it take to survive? Maureen Lipman stars in Rose, a powerful drama that explores the events that shaped 20th-century history.  

Although it’s nearly 25 years since the Rose play premiered, it’s just as relevant today. With the refugee crisis, discussions of antisemitism, and political debates dominating the news, Rose offers a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come as a society while thinking about the steps we still need to take.

Throughout the play, Rose tells of her experiences in a Ukrainian village, Warsaw’s ghettos, and life on board The Exodus. Then, as she moves to the United States, she reflects on time in Miami, Arizona, and Atlantic City. While the Rose actress Maureen Lipman’s a West End regular, she’s moved by the Jewish drama. For Lipman, this play is "a mystical, magical, deeply philosophical and wildly funny creation."