A Rose By Any Other Name?

When a young journalist probes the truth behind Shakespeare’s plays, she unleashes a storm - online attacks, academic battles, and a rift with her scholar boyfriend. Blending sharp humour, AI investigation, and heated debate, this provocative new play questions who shapes history - and who gets the credit.

A Rose By Any Other Name ~ Lou Beckett

Tickets on sale now

White Bear Theatre, London
8 - 11 October 2025

Wed - Sat | 7:30pm
Sat | 2:30pm

Tickets can be purchased through whitebeartheatre.co.uk 

Time Out has called White Bear Theatre the Best Fringe Theatre in London. 

  • 'The audience of this thought provoking play was well entertained. A...comedic battle of wits, wills and words'.

    ★★★★★ Judith Wordsworth, Gloucestershire Echo

  • 'Fascinating. Thought provoking. Great actors. Brilliant script. Beautiful setting'

    Audience member

  • 'A must see performance. The play is beautifully structured, well written, great pace with good characterisations. Very good actors who worked well as a team.'

    Audience member

  • 'I loved the way the live debate concluded with a popular vote. Such amazing acting. Thank you for an enjoyable, thought provoking evening'

    Audience member

  • 'Brilliant, very thought provoking'

    Audience member, Cheltenham Heritage Open Days performance

  • 'Very relevant. Very professional'

    Audience member, Cheltenham Heritage Open Days performance

  • 'Well written, brilliantly performed, and great to see'

    Audience member, Cheltenham Heritage Open Days performance

Format
Stage Play | Running time 55-minutes 


Performance History
September 2023 | Cheltenham Heritage Open Days
April 2024 | Temple Guiting, St Mary's
May 2024 | Cheltenham New Club
May 2024 | Bristol Alma Theatre and Tavern
May 2024 | St Mary de Crypt, Gloucester
May 2024 | Nailsworth Festival
Directed by John Bassett
Cast: Taya Davison, Nicola Rainford, John Bassett, Michael J Brand. 

October 2025 | White Bear Theatre, London
Directed by John Bassett
Cast: Taya Davison, Nicola Rainford, John Bassett, Rob Keeves. 

With thanks to Cheltenham Arts Council for funding.

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