The Rose Playhouse

Visitors are able to see a sound and light show telling the history of the Rose Theatre, where Shakespeare learned his craft, and Bankside. Built in 1587 by Philip Henslowe, this was Bankside's first theatre. The remains of the theatre were discovered on the site in Park Street in 1989 when development work was taking place. They have been preserved under the new office block and the public now has access to the site on Saturdays.

The exhibition aims to raise money for the re-excavation, preservation and permanent display of the site.