★ ★ ★ ★ “A gorgeous burst of theatrical sunshine.” The Times

Jerome, George and Harris are lifelong pals. Whenever one is in a spot of bother the others will always jump in to help him out. So what could possibly go wrong as they set out on a carefree boat trip up the Thames – from leafy Kingston to Oxford’s dreaming spires?

Nothing at all. Except torrential rain, alarmingly eccentric dogs and a bout of hallucination brought on by some of the most dangerously rancid cheese ever cultivated. This is a rollicking story of three men, one boat and three dozen angry swans.

Directed by Christopher Haydon (Emma), with original songs by Tony nominee Grant Olding (One Man, Two Guvnors) and physical comedy created by John Nicholson (Tweedy’s Massive Circus), this world premiere brings Jerome K. Jerome’s classic novel to hilarious life. A celebration of abiding friendship and calamitous adventure, it’s Jeeves and Wooster meets Apocalypse Now.

Starring Jonny Weldon (Disney+’s Rivals), Bronté Barbé (Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!), Richard David-Caine (BBC’s Horrible Histories) and puppeteer Calum Donald-Bruce (Dinosaur World Live). For tickets and further information, please go to the Rose Theatre website.

Rehearsal images (c) Helen Murray