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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…

City Guide: Stoke Newington

Sat 30 May 2015 | Playwriting, The Bigger Picture

Stokey resident and star of James Graham’s The Angry Brigade, Pearl Chanda, shows us the best bits of Stoke Newington.

What does Stoke Newington mean to you?
I’ve lived in Stoke Newington for two years, and love it. It’s been really nice to be rehearsing/playing The Angry Brigade whilst living two roads down from Amhurst Road (the flat where they hid out). When I was researching, I found a lot of photos of Stoke Newington from the 1960s and 70s and it was fascinating to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. It was like doing a play and a community history project!

The playwriting/theatre artistic community in Stoke Newington is…
Excitingly, The White Hart pub has just opened the first fringe theatre in Stoke Newington showing new work and they’ve said they will not charge any fees for those using the space, including access to marketing/tech support! Can’t wait to see a show there!

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Best place to have coffee and learn lines?
Ooh. The Haberdashery. Or get a takeaway and sit in Clissold Park on a nice day.

Where to go to get inspired?
I like walking to the Hackney Marshes. It’s a strange, beautiful place. The Cemetery is my favourite place I think.

Favourite bit of history in Stoke Newington?
THE ANGRY BRIGADE LIVED THERE!

Favourite writers?
I know Stewart Lee is a Stoke Newington man..

An image that represents Stoke Newington for you.
I like sitting at the top of the 73 bus as it goes down Church Street.

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Don’t miss Pearl in The Angry Brigade which runs here at the Bush until 13 June. 

You can find out more about the true story of the Angry Brigade here.