Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.

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

Thu 23 Nov 2023 | Our Plays, The Bigger Picture

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…

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

Thu 02 Nov 2023 | Our People, Playwriting

With a day to go until Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen bursts onto our stage, we caught up with writer Marcelo Dos Santos to get the inside scoop on his inspirations for the play and how it feels to, as he says, “put it all out there”. “I’m inspired by…

Writer and star of Elephant | Meet Anoushka Lucas

Thu 21 Sep 2023 | Bush Artists

Opening this October, Olivier Award nominee Anoushka Lucas returns to the Bush Theatre with a brand new production of her debut play, Elephant. Here is everything you need to know about the incredibly talented writer and performer behind the production. She never planned to be an actor… or a playwright. Anoushka is a multi-talented artist:…

Earth Day | 3 green things we’ve done since last year

Fri 22 Apr 2016 | The Bigger Picture

At the Bush, we try really hard to be as sustainable as possible, but it ain’t always easy being green. Here are three BIG changes we’ve made since last Earth Day that we feel pretty proud of:

1. Switched to Good Energy

We agreed a new electricity supply contract with 100% renewable energy provider, Good Energy.

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2. Reduced our waste

We’ve reduced waste by a massive 28% after switching to a more sustainable waste contractor, which helps us to segregate waste in a more environmental friendly way.

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3. Made green plans for the future

We’ve embarked on a landmark redevelopment project that will make our building greener and more sustainable than ever before – including new glazing and a “living” roof.

Find out more about our plans here.

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