Bush Writers’ Group

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Bringing important new voices into UK theatre.

Now in its eleventh year, the BWG is an opportunity for the Bush to develop relationships with new playwrights who are at early stages in their careers.

Our aim is to support writers over a sustained period of time and help encourage work on a new full length play. Alumni includes Benedict Lombe, Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, Isley Lynn, Zia Ahmed and Ava Wong Davies.

At the Bush we are committed to making our talent development programmes accessible and opening our doors to new writers.

The Bush Writers’ Group is proudly supported by the Garrick Charitable Trust and the Noël Coward Foundation.

Meet the previous BWG cohort
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The Bush Writers’ Group is a really important part of the Bush’s talent development.

It is exactly the kind of vital work which wouldn’t be possible to achieve without the generous donations of our supporters.

By supporting the Bush, your vital donation makes a real difference to our work.

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“The Bush are my theatre family. I submitted a script during their open calls for script submissions, and they invited me to join their Emerging Writers’ Group. This was an investment, in every sense of the word. From giving me the space to experiment and develop my craft – straight through to programming the world premiere of my debut play on their main stage. If you think it’s just another scheme, think again. And then send in your play – they really are rooting for you.”

Benedict Lombe, BWG alumni
Writer of Lava and Shifters

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