Alt B-YC: Scratch That!

A Bush Community Production from the 18-25 Bush Young Company

New writing, performance and more created and performed by the 18-25 Bush Young Company.

We hand over our space for two thrilling evenings to our 18-25 Young Company to explore and experiment on stage with extracts of original new writing and performance. Following their main stage debut last summer with COMMUNION, this is an opportunity to see some of the most exciting emerging creatives making work they can’t wait to share.

Scratch That! will include one ‘open mic’ slot (max 5 min) for an audience member at each performance. Sign up on the door.


Bush Young Company 18 – 25: Alfie Neill, Bea Collett Bell, Daud Xiddig, Dejuan Desiree, Emmanuel Oduja, Hadsan Mohamud, James Douglas-Quarcoopome, Janet Osigbesan, Joshua Sven Nana Kofi Aketse-Entsie, Josie Dixey Watson, Johan Amatsakio, Rohan Rakhit, Tabitha Ogilvie, Tyler-Jacob Thomas Akinjirin, Yemi Yohannes, Zamir Mesiti


This event is presented as part of the Bush Theatre’s ALT B programme – providing artists with a creative space to perform their work and take the first steps in developing their writing.
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