Two new productions with Community at their heart have today been announced by the Bush Theatre, London.
The Route, a collaboration between Notting Hill Carnival Project and Piece of Cake Theatre company celebrates Europe’s biggest street festival and People Show 142: WE ARE HERE is a co-production between the Bush Theatre’s Neighbourhood Company and celebrated theatre-makers, People Show exploring what makes a community.
Holly Smith, Community Producer said, ‘ Platforming the voices and experiences of our creative local community in West London and developing their talent alongside such exciting artist collaborators is key to the work of the Bush Theatre. We’re thrilled to be sharing these two brand-new stories with our audiences.
The Route – 18th and 19th March 2022
Step onto the route of Notting Hill Carnival past and present to celebrate Black Joy through live performance, music, dance, and big party energy.
Led by Piece of Cake Theatre Company (run by Shakira Newton and Ibraheem Toure) and in collaboration with carnival videographer Kam King Media, creatives with a connection to Notting Hill Carnival have come together in celebration, joy, and spirit to reflect upon its heritage and legacy.
You’re invited to join us honouring our community culture – and be sure to stay for the post-show after-party, complete with DJ and the best vibes.
We Are Here – 31st March to 2nd April 2022
Dive headfirst into this portrait of our city, told through snatches of overheard conversations and snapshots of strangers’ lives. It’s those countless little moments that shape who we are, and why we are here.
Funny, sentimental, and a little absurd – People Show 142: WE ARE HERE weaves together a powerful collection of stories from the imaginations and real lives of our Neighbourhood Company through spoken word, performance, and song.
Bush Theatre’s resident adult performance group, Neighbourhood Company, is a company of 20 local people, running since 2016. Past productions include; The Neighbourhood Project (2016), Philoxenia (2019), and Keep a Light On For Those Who Are Lost (2020).
Tickets for both The Route and People Show 142: WE ARE HERE are priced £2.50 – £10 (or pay what you can) and available now from the Bush Theatre Box Office – bushtheatre.co.uk
