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Jen Brister

Jen Brister

Ever wanted to know the meaning of life? No, neither has Jen, she’s too busy trying to stop her twins from using her shoes as a toilet. Still, we’re only on this planet for a finite time, wouldn’t it be good to find a bit of meaning in your otherwise pointless existence? Join Jen as she clutches at all the straws trying to make sense of it all.

“This is as near perfect stand up as I have seen”
ScotsGay.co.uk ★★★★★

“Blisteringly funny”
List ★★★★

“A confident and charismatic performer”
Edinburgh Evening News ★★★★

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A year of unforgettable stories – new season on sale now
Tue 30 Apr 2024

 Stories from all corners of our city that speak to the highs, lows and beautiful messiness of being human. From the seedy underbelly of cryptocurrency to breathless forbidden kisses on street corners – our new season is going to take you on a journey. We’re all about launching and sustaining careers for the most…

Collaborating on The Cord: Dr Jess Heron & Bijan Sheibani
Thu 25 Apr 2024

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…

BUSHCYLING: How we’re improving our sustainability, one stage set at a time
Thu 23 Nov 2023

When you watch a new show at the Bush, you’re seeing a brand new set every time… or are you?  Putting on a production can use a lot of resources: from energy for lights to purchasing costumes and furniture to the timber needed to build sets and scenery, so we try to reuse materials as…