Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.

Essential facts about Bijan Sheibani

November 11, 2019 | Our Plays

This autumn we’re preparing for the World Premiere of The Arrival which sees Award-Winning director Bijan Sheibani make his debut as a playwright. As we prepare to open this gripping family drama about two brothers meeting for the first time, we wanted give you some essential facts about the mastermind behind this show. Bijan is…

Five things you need to know about Trish Cooke

November 7, 2019 | Our People

As we announce Trish Cooke as our first Writer in Residence, we’ve put together some essential facts you really should know about the multi award-winning playwright and children’s book writer. 1. She has written one of the 100 best children’s books of all time In 1994 Trish wrote the children’s book So Much, which captured…

Black History Month: A Conversation with Ryan Calais Cameron

October 29, 2019 | The Bigger Picture

Nouveau Riche are an award-winning creative movement who create culturally inclusive work across all art forms. Founded by Ryan Calais Cameron and Shavani Cameron in 2015, they produced the critically acclaimed Queens of Sheba, and Typical, and Ryan’s play Retrograde has been shortlisted for the 2019 Alfred Fagon Award. At a time where diversity is still just a…