PERMANENT STAFF Artistic Director Josie Rourke Producer Angela Bond Associate Director – bushfutures Anthea Williams Associate Director James Grieve Finance Manager Viren Thakker Production Manager Sam Craven-Griffiths Assistant Producer Caroline Dyott Artists’ Administrator Tara Wilkinson Box Office Supervisor Clare Moss
ARTISTIC POLICY The Bush Theatre is a world-famous home for new plays, and an internationally renowned champion of playwrights. It is widely acclaimed as the seedbed for the best new playwrights and presents their work to the highest possible standards. The Bush looks for contemporary voices that tell provocative, entertaining stories with wit, style, and passion. The theatre is proud of its reputation for artistic excellence and its undisputed role as a major force in shaping the future of British theatre.
REVIEW EXTRACTS Moving and very, very funny. Thoroughly life-affirming. The Times (Elling) A small-scale crock of dramatic gold. Evening Standard (Crooked) Powerhouse of British theatre. Daily Telegraph
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS Sea Wall by Simon Stephens. A haunting and lyrical account of a man's struggle to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. 27 minutes in length, no interval. One person on stage, no sexually explicit or violent content, no nudity, some strong language.
WRAP-AROUND Workshops, post-performance discussions, masterclasses. Target range 14+. Suitable for amateur and professional audience.
TOURING AVAILABILITY Spring 2009
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