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About the show
Olivier winner Beverley Knight IS Sister Rosetta Tharpe – the godmother of rock'n'roll! This electrifying play with music tells the true story of Rosetta and her protégé Marie Knight, featuring gospel and blues hits. Book tickets for this West End transfer at @sohoplace.
Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.
Cast & Creatives
Who is in the Marie & Rosetta cast?
Beverley Knight stars as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as Marie Knight. The production features live musicians directed by Shirley Teteh.
Who created Marie & Rosetta?
Written by George Brant (Grounded), directed by Monique Touko (The Boy at the Back of the Class). A Rose Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and ETT production.
Frequently asked questions
When is Marie & Rosetta at @sohoplace?
Marie & Rosetta runs from 28 February to 11 April 2026 for a strictly limited 7-week season.
Who was Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
Known as the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll', Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Is this a musical?
Marie & Rosetta is a play with music, featuring gospel and blues hits performed live.
Are there accessible performances?
Yes: Captioned 28 March 2026; BSL 3 April 2026; Audio Described 4 April 2026.
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