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Collaborating on The Cord: Dr Jess Heron & Bijan Sheibani

Thu 25 Apr 2024 | Our Plays, The Bigger Picture

Dr Jess Heron, founder and CEO of National perinatal mental health charity, Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), and acclaimed writer and director, Bijan Sheibani, collaborated on research for his new play The Cord, that follows a family struggling to navigate the postpartum period. “APP, which began as a research panel, now supports women and families…

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“I keep coming back to sex and death – but, you know, in a fun way.” Meet Marcelo Dos Santos

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Directing Monologues: Workshop with Madani Younis

Thu 14 Sep 2017 | Our Plays

Getting Your Work From Page to Stage

Hijabi Monologues London is part of an international project focusing on the real life experiences of international and local Muslim women. The project will culminate in a production at Bush Theatre (28-30 Sep 2017). It features the unseen stories of communities rarely given a voice.

In the lead up to the production, we’re keen to offer a skill sharing and workshop on the ins and outs of directing a monologue for the stage. Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, Madani Younis will be leading the session. It is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into what directing a production looks like.

When: Fri 29 Sep, 4.30-6pm
Where: Studio, Bush Theatre
How much: Free (but book a place)

The workshop is free but you must book your place to attend. Please email [email protected] or call 020 8743 5050 to book. The workshop is open to all directors or aspiring directors but the Bush is particularly interested to hear from women of colour and Muslim women.