Dessa Rose

Cynthia Erivo & Cassidy Janson.

Jon Robyns, John Addison, Sharon Benson, Miquel Brown, Alexander Evans, Cameron Leigh, Fela Lufadeju, Gabriel Mokake, Abiona Omonua.

Directed by Andrew Keates.
Choreography by Sam Spencer Lane.
Musical Supervision by Mark Collins.
Musical Direction by Dean Austin.
Designed by Garance Marneur. Costume Design by Philippa Batt.
Lighting Design by Neill Brinkworth. Sound Design by James Nicholson.
Casting by Benjamin Newsome. Assistant Choreographer: Edward Wade.
Associate Director: Jennifer Bakst. Associate Musical Director: Isaac McCullough.
Stage Manager: Maud Dromgoole.
PR by Chloe Nelkin Consulting.

Produced by Arion Productions Ltd.

Cynthia Erivo nominated for Best Actress in the BroadwayWorld.com Awards.

“Dessa Rose deserves to transfer for a longer west end run, but I’d highly recommend catching it now, thrillingly upclose”
★★★★ Kate Bassett, The Times

“Andrew Keates directs with ingenuity, eliciting performances that are both vigorous and nimble.”
★★★★ The Evening Standard, Henry Hitchings

“This is a terrifically mature presentation of a difficult, but eminently attractive, and entertaining, piece of musical theatre. It is Keates’ best work to date and in Erivo he has a star of true power who delivers the goods in every way.”
★★★★ Stephen Collins, BritishThatre.com

“Dessa Rose is without a doubt this years’ must see musical production that will not disappoint.”
★★★★★ Kitty Harper, Theatre Fullstop

“‘Dessa Rose’ is an epic in a pint pot, and watching it is in some ways demanding. But it amply rewards close attention, and you have until 30th August to catch the most substantial musical in town.”
★★★★★ Peter Scott-Presland, BroadwayBaby

“Andrew Keates’s production does a first-rate job of creating a sense of space, with figures etched against a sun-kissed landscape, on a tiny studio stage.”
★★★ Michael Billington, The Guardian

“There is not a weak link in this highly impressive ensemble cast”
★★★★ Dom O’Hanlon, London Theatre

“Andrew Keates’ production is full of moments when the back of the throat catches and eyes develop a little dampness.”
Barry Jerram, Musical Theatre Review 

“In the intimate surroundings of the Trafalgar Studios, vocals soar and emotions run raw as this excellent cast tackle the various musical styles”
★★★★ Petra Schofield, Remote Goat

“Dessa Rose is a brutal musical with some red-raw scenes that will rip right through you.”
★★★★ Miriam Gillinson, Time Out (Critics Choice)

“Individual songs are dotted across the cast and are performed with verve and energy that can’t be faulted.”
 Tim Read, Civilian Theatre

“Dessa Rose is a grand and charged story of human experience and struggle, featuring a wildly talented cast and creative team, and well worth working into your schedule.”
★★★★  Laura Jones, Everything Theatre

“Andrew Keates adapted the play expertly for the limited space of Studio 2 and produced an energetic and well-orchestrated musical, using minimum stage props, aided greatly by the musical direction of Dean Austin and his team of musicians.”
★★★★ Rivera Jacobson, Plays To See

“Dessa Rose is a wonderful, inspirational oasis in West London’s cultural desert”
★★★★★ Paul Couch, The Public Reviews

“The acting is outstanding and Andrew Keates has again assembled one of the finest companies around. A compelling production not to be missed.”
★★★★ Jonathan Baz