Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.

Bush Staff Recommends: LGBT+ Artists

February 15, 2019 | Our People, The Bigger Picture

February is an exciting time for reflection on all things LGBT+ as we celebrate communities past and present. Heterosexist society has meant that the great contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Asexual, Non-Binary and Intersex individuals have been systematically down-played, or entirely erased. LGBT+ History Month is a fantastic opportunity to combat this, sparking discussion and opening powerful…

Changing the face of LGBTQIA+ Casting

February 8, 2019 | Our People, The Bigger Picture

Tasha Msanide, Bush Theatre’s Digital Marketing Officer, talks to Charlotte Boden, founder of The Queer House about how the talent agency is revolutionising LGBTQIA+ casting. The Queer house is a talent agency for LGBTQIA+ talent and creatives, who are leading the way to ensure that this community is at the forefront of representation. For years there…

Imposter Syndrome by Emerging Writer Sophia Chetin-Leuner

December 14, 2018 | Our People, Playwriting

Sophia Chetin-Leuner from our Emerging Writers Group opens up about Imposter Syndrome First Emerging Writers Group (EWG) meeting. I’ve already googled everyone, obviously. Their accolades are big. Big awards, tv shows, productions. I hope no one googled me. We go round, introduce ourselves. My eczema flares up when I’m nervous, and I feel myself getting…