Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.

Our doors are closed for now, but our work continues

March 19, 2020 | The Bigger Picture

Following the latest government advice about Coronavirus, the Bush Theatre building is now temporarily closed to the public. It is with enormous sadness that we closed our doors, but the safety and wellbeing of our audiences, company, and staff is of utmost importance. Although our doors are closed, we are still committed to finding ways…

Women in Tech: An Interview with Technical Manager Amy Clarey

March 8, 2020 | Our People

For International Women’s Day we are celebrating our very own Amy Clarey, who is Technical Manager at the Bush. Amy is responsible for leading the technical department in working across all productions, events and activity in the building. Traditionally when it comes to technical roles in theatre, women have often been sidelined and not given…

LGBT+ History Month: A Spotlight on Bloom Theatre

February 25, 2020 | The Bigger Picture

As part of LGBT+ History Month we spoke to Jack Cook and Simon Fraser, founders of brand new theatre company Bloom Theatre, about what inspires them and the work they create to celebrate the weird and wonderful people of the world. Tell us a little about yourselves- as individuals as well as a company SIMON…