Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.

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…

Earth Day | 3 green things we’ve done since last year

Fri 22 Apr 2016 | The Bigger Picture

At the Bush, we try really hard to be as sustainable as possible, but it ain’t always easy being green. Here are three BIG changes we’ve made since last Earth Day that we feel pretty proud of:

1. Switched to Good Energy

We agreed a new electricity supply contract with 100% renewable energy provider, Good Energy.

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2. Reduced our waste

We’ve reduced waste by a massive 28% after switching to a more sustainable waste contractor, which helps us to segregate waste in a more environmental friendly way.

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3. Made green plans for the future

We’ve embarked on a landmark redevelopment project that will make our building greener and more sustainable than ever before – including new glazing and a “living” roof.

Find out more about our plans here.

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