Cush Jumbo
Latest News on Cush Jumbo:
David Tennant Forced Off-Stage Mid-Show for Second Time as MACBETH Castmate Falls Ill (Dec 15, 2024)
David Tennant’s MACBETH Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London (Dec 12, 2024)
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide (Dec 4, 2024)
David Tennant Forced Off-Stage Mid-Show for Second Time as MACBETH Castmate Falls Ill (Dec 15, 2024)
David Tennant’s MACBETH Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London (Dec 12, 2024)
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide (Dec 4, 2024)
BIO
Cush Jumbo OBE (born 23 September 1985) is a British actress and writer. She is best known for her starring role as attorney Lucca Quinn in the CBS legal drama series The Good Wife (2009–2016) and the CBS All Access spin-off series The Good Fight (2017–2022).
Jumbo also starred as DC Bethany Whelan in the ITV crime drama series Vera (2012, 2015–2016) and as Lois Habiba in the third series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood in 2009. She has appeared in numerous theatre productions. She won the Ian Charleson Award for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It (2011) and received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role as Mark Antony in an all-female cast of Julius Caesar (2012). She also wrote and starred in the one-woman show Josephine and I, about Josephine Baker (2013).
Jumbo received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Mark Antony in Julius Caesar in 2013, and also wrote and performed in the play Josephine and I. She was awarded an Evening Standard Theatre Award for her one-woman show, and reprised her performance Off-Broadway in 2015. Jumbo made her Broadway debut in Jez Butterworth's The River in 2014, and received her second Olivier nomination upon her 2021 return to the London stage as Hamlet.
Photos
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold; Rose Leslie as Maia Rindell; Cush Jumbo as Lucca Quinn; Erica Tazel as Barbara Kolstad; Delroy Lindo as Adrian Boseman; Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart. Photo: Joe Pugliese/CB
Date:
02/17/2017
From: Photo Flash: Christine Baranski & Bernadette Peters in THE GOOD FIGHT, Premiering 2/19
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Writer
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre
Cush JumboJosephine And I at the Bush Theatre
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Emerging Talent Award
Cush Jumbo
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Cush JumboJulius Caesar
Videos
VIDEO: See Christine Baranski & Audra McDonald in THE GOOD FIGHT Season Four Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 30, 2020
VIDEO: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo Star in the Trailer for Acorn TV's DEADWATER FELL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Finale of THE GOOD FIGHT on CBS All Access
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2017
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Still Has Intense Love for 'The Good Wife'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2017
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT, Debuting Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 19, 2017
VIDEO: Official Trailer - Christine Baranski Stars in CBS All Access Drama THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2017
VIDEO: First Look - Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2016
VIDEO: CBS Announces Series Finale of THE GOOD WIFE with Dramatic Super Bowl Spot
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016
TV: Chatting with Hugh Jackman and the Company of THE RIVER on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Nov 18, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Bringing Butterworth's THE RIVER to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Joan Rivers Funeral, New Broadway Play 'The River' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014
News
David Tennant Forced Off-Stage Mid-Show for Second Time as MACBETH Castmate Falls Ill
According to the Standard, David Tennant was forced off stage for the second time this week, after a castmate fell ill and an understudy had to take her place during Friday's penultimate performance of Macbeth, starring Tennant and Cush Jumbo.
According to the Standard, David Tennant was forced off stage for the second time this week, after a castmate fell ill and an understudy had to take her place during Friday's penultimate performance of Macbeth, starring Tennant and Cush Jumbo.
David Tennant’s MACBETH Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London
A West End performance of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, faced a 15-minute delay after an audience member disrupted the show at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
A West End performance of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, faced a 15-minute delay after an audience member disrupted the show at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide
Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List
Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!
Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.
Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
Judi Dench, Giles Terera and More Join A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a Celebration of Noel Coward's Life & Work
Stars will gather in a charity gala performance at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, Sir Noël Coward.
Stars will gather in a charity gala performance at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, Sir Noël Coward.
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST
Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter.
Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter.
Apple TV+ Renews CRIMINAL RECORD for a Second Season
Apple TV+ has announced a second season for the widely acclaimed thriller “Criminal Record,” starring Peter Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker.
Apple TV+ has announced a second season for the widely acclaimed thriller “Criminal Record,” starring Peter Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker.
GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse
The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!
The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!
The Friends Of The Drama Centre London Donate £70,000 To Open Door
Open Door have received a £70,000 donation from The Friends of the Drama Centre London. This generous donation will enable Open Door to continue its vital work in helping provide budding actors and behind-the-scenes creatives from low income households with the opportunity to enter the industry.
Open Door have received a £70,000 donation from The Friends of the Drama Centre London. This generous donation will enable Open Door to continue its vital work in helping provide budding actors and behind-the-scenes creatives from low income households with the opportunity to enter the industry.
MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End
The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.
The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.
Review: BEAR SNORES ON, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Bear Snores On is a musical adaption of the children’s book by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, in which a group of animals are hiding from a winter storm in a sleeping bear’s den. The show, written and directed by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari with music and lyrics by Harry Blake, takes audiences on a journey through Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Bear Snores On is a musical adaption of the children’s book by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, in which a group of animals are hiding from a winter storm in a sleeping bear’s den. The show, written and directed by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari with music and lyrics by Harry Blake, takes audiences on a journey through Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Get a First Look at BEAR SNORES ON At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Get a first look at photos of Bear Snores On Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Get a first look at photos of Bear Snores On Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Acorn TV's FAN-FAVORITE HARRY WILD Returns in May
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
Open Door Reveals Elevate Participants For 2023/24
Open Door have unveiled the latest graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, an initiative now in its fourth year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.
Open Door have unveiled the latest graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, an initiative now in its fourth year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.
Cast Set For BEAR SNORES ON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and TWELFTH NIGHT Set for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Summer Season
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced its 2024 summer season, opening with Twelfth Night (or What You Will) (3 May – 8 June 2024). Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities is directed by Owen Horsley set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced its 2024 summer season, opening with Twelfth Night (or What You Will) (3 May – 8 June 2024). Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities is directed by Owen Horsley set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.
Joseph Marcell Will Lead the UK Tour of A SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL This Spring
Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.
Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Cush Jumbo been in?
Cush Jumbo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Cush Jumbo been in?
Cush Jumbo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Cush Jumbo's first West End show?
Cush Jumbo's first West End show was Hamlet which opened in 2020
What awards has Cush Jumbo been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Josephine and I, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Josephine and I, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Josephine And I at the Bush Theatre, Emerging Talent Award (Evening Standard Awards) for and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Julius Caesar.
What awards has Cush Jumbo won?
Cush Jumbo has won the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Awards. She has also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards for her role in the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Additionally, she was nominated for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play at the Olivier Awards for her performance in the play The Last Goodbye.
How many shows has Cush Jumbo written?
Cush Jumbo has written 1 shows including Josephine and I (Writer).
Videos