Scratch That!

A Bush Community Production from the 18-25 Bush Young Company

New writing, performance and more created and performed by the 18-25 Bush Young Company.

We hand over our space for two thrilling evenings to our 18-25 Young Company to explore and experiment on stage with extracts of original new writing and performance. Following their main stage debut last summer with ANTHEM, this is an opportunity to see some of the most exciting emerging creatives making work they can’t wait to share.

Scratch That! will include two 5 min ‘open mic’ slots for audience members at each performance. Sign up on the door.


Thursday:

Seconds – written by Sara Dawood, directed by May Abdi

BADA BING! – written by James Walsh, directed by Sara Dawood

ChaoS – written by Basheba Baptiste, directed by Bashiie

REPARATIONS – written by Maryam Garad, directed by Maryse Baya

Hurry Hurry! In the Kitchen – the dishwasher is dirty… – written and directed by Kerrica Kendall

Friday:

Trip of Die – written by Maryse Baya, directed by Kerrica Kendall

delivered. – written by Kc Gardiner, directed by Ra’eesah Kai

Lean On Me – written by Jordan Haynes, directed by Bashiie

GO! GO! SPOOKY HOUSE! – written and directed by Edith Geenty

Arachne’s in the Bathtub – written by Coral Wylie, directed by Sara Dawood


The 18-25 Bush Young Company includes:
Bashiie Baptiste, Coral Wylie, James Walsh, Jordan Haynes, Kane Feagan, Kc Gardiner, Edith Geenty, Kerrica Kendall, Maləək Dapaah, Maryam Garad, Maryse Baya, May Abdi, Ra’eesah Kai, Sara Dawood, Tia Scarlett.

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