FLIGHT PATH

'Don't you feel quite… privileged? To be here now. To be young,

and here and alive. Not many people can say that.
'

Jonathan's a bright boy with a great future and people expect things of him. Especially now that his Dad's walked out, Mum's got her career and Danny needs looking after. Danny, his brother with Down's syndrome and a love of creative swearing. But his best friend needs him too. They're partners in crime and, anyway, it's hard work burgling houses all on your own.

A lot can happen in a year. Especially when it's the most important year of your life.

David Watson is 22. His first play, JUST A BLOKE, was staged as part of the Royal Court Young Writers' Festival when he was 17.

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Cary Crankson

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Will Knightly
Ashley Madekwe
Mossie Smith
Scott Swadkins

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Charles Holloway OBE: From West London to the West End

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

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

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…