Two Black women are singing joyfully with their arms extended expressively facing each other. The younger woman on the left is sat on a box wearing a pale pink floral dress with a flowing shawl and the older woman on the right who is confidently stood with one foot propped up on the box. She is barefoot and wearing a muted blue knee length dress. Their styling is evocative of the 1940s.

Now on in the Minerva: Marie and Rosetta

News 20 Jun 2025

News Story

We've just been able to release a handful of tickets for Marie and Rosetta. Don't miss your chance to see Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as Marie Knight in an 'intimate and electrifying' (WhatsOnStage) production. 

This 'soul-stirring, celebratory and foot-tappingly uplifting' (Spy in the Stalls) show is rocking and rolling over in the Minerva Theatre so don't miss your chance to see it. 

4 Stars

Incandescent vocals from Beverley Knight. Marie is winningly played by Ntombizodwa Ndlovu.

The Times

Two Black women are singing passionately with their eyes closed and arms extended freely on two raised platforms either side of a large crucifix with flowers at the base. There are luxurious indigo and magenta curtains flowing behind them.
4 Stars

An absolute stonker of a show. George Brant's play allows Knight and Ndlovu the freedom to strut their incredible voices.

Daily Express

Two Black women are sat down. They both have their arms out as if dancing and have brilliant smiles on their faces. The lighting on the stage is red and there is a faint haze behind them.
4 Stars

Raises the roof

Daily Mail

4 Stars

Bursts with defiance, mischief and joy

The Stage

Two Black women are in the centre of a stage covered with teal shag carpet. The younger woman on the left is sat on a box with her hands in her lap, looking over her shoulder at the older woman on the right who is confidently stood with one foot propped up on the box. She is singing powerfully, facing away from the other woman with one arm raised.

Book your tickets now. 

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