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A celebration of the Battlers for Kelly’s Bush

Written & Performed by Alice Mary Cooper

The Bush is a solo theatre show that recalls the inspiring true story of thirteen, 1970’s ‘housewives’ who battled for 10 years to save bushland in Alice Mary Cooper’s native Sydney. This kickstarted a nationwide movement of Green Bans, protecting land and the natural environment from destruction in Australia.

 

Created by a near all-female team that includes direction by Laila Noble, design by Valerie Reid, dramaturgy by Caitlin Skinner and sound design by Niroshini Thambar, The Bush is a show that speaks to the current climate crisis, whilst joyfully celebrating a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental and feminist movements.

Basic Tech Specs

Scale of Venue: small to medium scale (indoor or out)
Company size: 2 on the road (on bikes and trains where possible)
Length of show: 60 minutes. No interval
Description: Text based, physical, new writing.
Language: English
Suitability: 12+
Costs: Please contact us for more information on pricing.

To book a show or ask for additional information, please contact:
Alice Mary Cooper alicemcooper[at] gmail [dot] com

Show credits

Stage Management & Lighting Design by Ainsley Kerr
Directed by Laila Noble
Dramaturgy by Caitlin Skinner & Frederick Copperwaite
Design by Valerie Reid
Sound Design and composition by Nik Paget-Tomlinson & Niroshini Thambar 
Production Management by Sian Mitchell MacGregor & David Lawson
Community Liaison Emily Nicholl
Promotional Photography by Tace Stevens
Make-up for Promo shoot by Briana-Lee Makeup

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Previous Touring

The Bush was on tour during the (Northern Hemisphere) Summer and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022

In line with the show’s timely celebration of environmental community action, The Bush toured community gardens across Scotland as part of a carbon light tour of the country.

The company reached audiences by using bikes and public transport before being presented at Summerhall from during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2022.

Tour – July – August 2022

Fri 8 July, 18:00​​​ Bridgend Farmhouse, Edinburgh

Mon 11 July, 16:00 ​​Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tues 12 July, 12.30 ​​Woodlands Community Garden, Glasgow

Wed 13 July, 18:00 ​​The Bowling Green, Pollokshields, Glasgow

Thurs 14 July, 13:00 ​​Jock Tamson’s Gairden, Edinburgh
Thurs 14 July, 18:30 ​​Dandelion’s Unexpected Garden at Lauriston Farm, Edinburgh

Mon 18 July, 18:30 ​​Mull Theatre Garden, Druimfin, Tobermory

Thurs 21 July, 15:00 ​​Iona Village Hall​

Tues 26 July, 18:30 ​​Old Gala House Gardens, Galashields

Wed 27 July, 18:30 ​​Mary Queen of Scots House Gardens, Jedburgh
Fri 29 July, 18:30 ​​Hawick Museum Grounds

Mon 1 Aug, 14:00​​ Crichton Estate, Dumfries and Galloway

Wed 3 Aug, 14:00​​ Gracefield Art Centre, Dumfries and Galloway

Fri 5 Aug, 14:00 ​​Castle Douglas Market Hill, Dumfries and Galloway

Sun 7 – Mon 8 Aug, 16:00 ​Outdoors at St Andrews Botanic Garden, The Byre, St Andrews

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
The Bush at Summerhall
Presented as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2022, during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
16 – 28 August 2022, 3pm (Not Mondays)
www.summerhall.co.uk