Shared Reading Group

Bush Theatre in association with The Reader

If you are interested in contemporary plays come and join us!

You do not need any acting experience and you don’t have to be a strong reader. Our Shared Reading Group is relaxed and informal. It’s a great way to meet new people and read plays from our exciting season of work.

We will be reading The High Tablethat will be playing in the Holloway Theatre from 8 Feb.

The group runs on Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12pm for 6 weeks from 11th February 2020.

The Bush Shared Reading Group is run in partnership with The Reader Association.

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