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Charles Holloway OBE: From West London to the West End

Thu 31 Oct 2024 | Uncategorized

Benedict Lombe’s play Shifters transferring from the Bush Theatre to the West End was a milestone moment: for the artists involved, the audiences they engaged, and the future of British theatre it will inspire. It offers a glimpse of what commercial theatre in this country could be. And as Bush audience members and supporters know,…

Shifting the Narrative: Radical Love Commissions

Wed 28 Aug 2024 | Our Plays, Playwriting

A new initiative, inviting eight Global Majority artists to write short-form responses to the West End production of Benedict Lombe’s hit play Shifters, which is at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London, until 12 October.  We’re delighted to be launching this new opportunity, alongside ATG Entertainment West End Creative Learning and the Producers of Shifters.…

Call out: tell us what you thought of Shifters

Wed 03 Jul 2024 | Our Plays

Did you see Shifters at the Bush? We need you! To celebrate the West End transfer of Benedict Lombe’s hit play, we’re asking audiences to help us spread the word. We’d love you to send in a short video of your thoughts, experiences and takeaway’s from the world premiere run at the Bush Theatre earlier…

What’s it like to be… Admin Intern at the Bush?

Mon 02 Feb 2015 | Uncategorized

We’re looking for a new Theatre Admin Intern!

If you or someone you know is looking for a way into a career in arts administration you can check out the details of this brilliant opportunity (even if we do say so ourselves) here. But first read on for a blog by current Admin Intern Tom Newton, who talks about how breaking into the industry can feel like banging your head against a brick wall, and what his time at the Bush has given him.

I was delighted when I was offered the opportunity to work as Administration Intern at the Bush Theatre.  Trying to break into theatre is a daunting task and it felt like there was brick wall between me and the industry.  Finding an opportunity to help me develop my skills and increase my employability without living on the bread line seemed impossible.  I always knew that the Bush Theatre was dedicated to championing new playwrights and developing new plays, but I quickly realised that attitude is in all their work.  To be in a theatre which has a commitment to developing all staff, at all stages of their careers, told me that I was in the right place.

The chance to work at the Bush has taught me a lot.  All staff are based in the same open-plan office and this has given me the opportunity to really see how all theatre operations are organised on a day to day basis.  Everyone is really supportive and happily give me hints and tips of how approach my career in the industry.

The structure of my internship is designed to get the most out of my placement for both the theatre and for me.  I have specific duties supporting the administration and finance department whilst also having the chance to gain experience in the fields of work which will help me for my future career choice.  I want to pursue a career in Creative Learning and working at the Bush has given me the chance to work with the Community Producer on the planning and delivery of education projects.

I’m really happy that during my time at the Bush, I feel like the Bush has given me the launch pad I was looking for and I’m looking forward to my next step!