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(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

(the) Woman is set to tour to venues in the UK, including at Royal & Derngate and more. The play is written by Jane Upton. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Terence Rattigan's SUMMER 1954 Opens at Theatre Royal Bath in October Prior to a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Multiple award winners Siân Phillips, Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti lead an ensemble cast directed by James Dacre performing Terence Rattigan’s most personal one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version, which are paired for the first time to capture one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago. Together, they present Rattigan as one of the great twentieth century chroniclers of the paradoxes of the human heart. 

Cast Set For World Premiere of David Edgar's HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of David Edgar's Here in America. Learn more about the cast here!

The Old Vic to Release Seven Climate Emergency-Themed Monologues Online for Free
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 21, 2023

The Old Vic will release seven climate emergency-themed monologues online for free, showcasing the work of established writers alongside emerging artists from across their Education & Community projects.

Bush Theatre Celebrates The Success of its 50th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The team at the Bush Theatre, led by Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Executive Director Lauren Clancy are celebrating an unprecedented year of hit plays, community work, and industry awards for the venue's 50th anniversary year.

Creative Team And Trailer Released For Anoushka Lucas' Solo Show ELEPHANT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2022

Part gig, part piano lesson, part journey through Empire, Elephant, a powerful new play from singer, songwriter, actress, and composer Anoushka Lucas who was recently celebrated in the role of Laurey in Oklahoma! at the Young Vic, opens at the Bush Theatre on 24 October (press night 25 October).  A Bush commission, Elephant first appeared as part of the Bush's Protest series of videos in 2020, a response to the murder of George Floyd.  

Review: CLUTCH, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 22, 2022

Tyler’s trying to get his driver’s licence. Six years after his first attempt, he’s enlisted Max as an instructor. With a reputation as the best in Birmingham and dozens of successful candidates to prove it, he has quite a dictatorial attitude to his lessons. Locked in the cockpit, their initially scratchy exchanges grow into an earnest bond.

Bush Theatre Announces THE KOLA NUT DOES NOT SPEAK ENGLISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Following the success of the Bush Theatre's Studio season, a laboratory for the very best in new writing, new stories, and new experiences, hosting world-class plays about things that matter from some of the best up-and-coming artists, the venue today announces The Kola Nut Does Not Speak English. Written and performed by Tania Nwachukwu and previously seen at the Vault Festival in 2020 will open in the Bush Studio on 28 November (Press night 30 November). 

Cast Announced For CLUTCH at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

A heart-warming story of acceptance, Clutch, a new Bush Theatre commission, opens on 19 September (press night 21 September) at Bush Theatre. The cast is announced as Geoffrey Aymer and newcomer Charlie Kafflyn, who makes his professional debut. 

Further Creatives Announced For The Bush Theatre's Studio Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

Further creatives have been announced for the Bush Theatre's 50th season of Studio shows which opens on 27 June with the world-premiere of actor and writer Nikhil Parmar's Invisible.