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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…

60 seconds with Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson

Mon 23 Mar 2015 | Our Plays

We caught up with Nicholas Pinnock who plays Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson in The Royale and asked for a speedy 60 seconds in character.

Who are you?
I’m the world greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Jay Jackson. They call me ‘The Sport’.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?
My trainer, Wynton.

What are your dreams?
To be recognised as the best overall heavyweight champion of the world.

What’s your favourite food?
Fritters! Made from my sister Nina’s recipe.

What keeps you awake at night?
If I told you that, I might get locked up!

Nicholas Pinnock in The Royale, March 2015, Bush Theatre | Production photograph by Helen Murray

Nicholas Pinnock as Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson in The Royale, March 2015, Bush Theatre | Production photograph by Helen Murray

What do you want the world that your children grow up in to look like?
I’d like that world to look a lot different to the one we’re in now.

What are you fighting for?
I’m fighting so that everyone can live in equality and freedom in a world without hate and discrimination.

What does winning mean to you?
Everything the greatest thing would be to you, in your life.

Don’t miss Nicholas in role as Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson in The Royale which runs til 18 Apr.