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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…

Is anarchism a useful political ideology?

Wed 03 Jun 2015 | Our Plays, Playwriting, The Bigger Picture

If you missed our BushGreen Live Debate on 27 May inspired by issues explored in The Angry Brigade here’s a chance to have a watch.

Chaired by the Bush Theatre’s Associate Dramaturg, Rob Drummer, the panel included writer of the play James Graham, Professor of Political Theory Ruth Kinna, journalist Martin Bright, and George Mendelson. They discussed with our brilliant, switched-on audience whether anarchism can be considered a useful political ideology.

“The first lesson a revolutionary must learn is that he is a doomed man.”
Huey P. Newton

Want more? Our next BushGreen Live Debate will look at issues explored in The Invisible by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. We’ll ask a panel of experts why in an age of austerity we should defend legal aid. It will take place on the 22 July and is free to The Invisible ticket-holders, simply add it to your basket or call box office on 0208 743 5050.

ABOUT BUSHGREEN LIVE EVENTS
BushGreen Live is a series of events to enhance and complement the work on our stage. Taking a variety of formats, including late-night events and pre- and post-show debates, BushGreen Live events are incorporated into our programme, with the intention of offering a range of opportunities for writers, directors, creatives and interested audiences to engage more deeply with the Bush’s work. Find out more about BushGreen here.