Bush Theatre  

 

 

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7 Uxbridge Road, W12 8LJ

 

 

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020 8743 3584 

 

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London's essential theatre for new writing has been the first step into the big time for dozens of Britain's best playwrights. Challenging, disturbing and original works are often accepted by the Bush Theatre, and find their way to the West End. Moving from the room above O'Neill's pub in Shepherds Bush Green to the former Shepherd's Bush Library building on Uxbridge Road in 2011, the theatre acquired larger premises as well as a laid back bar/library and cafe (open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 11pm), worth a visit even if you're not here to watch a play. Thankfully, despite the increased space - boosting capacity from 81 to seating for 144 people - the wonderful intimacy of the original venue remains intact, and the move has certainly helped attract new audiences to this exceptional theatre. The theatrical experience and the quality of the acting talent who have been drawn to the Bush Theatre over the years is most impressive, with Alan Rickman, Anthony Sher, Simon Callow and Alison Steadman all putting in performances on the Bush's stage. Artistic director Lynette Linton, previously associate director at the Gate Theatre between 2016 and 2017, took on the role in 2019.

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