Bush Theatre, London

#720 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Bush Theatre is located in the Passmore Edwards Public Library, Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It was established in 1972 as a showcase for the work of new writers. The Bush Theatre strives to create a space which nurtures and develops new artists and their work. A seedbed for the best new playwrights, many of whom have gone on to become established names in the industry, the Bush Theatre has produced hundreds of premieres, many of them Bush Theatre commissions, and hosted guest productions by theatre companies and artists from across the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'18"N, 0°13'34"W

Address

Uxbridge Rd, W12 8LJHammersmith and Fulham (Shepherd's Bush)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8743 5050

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Day trips

Bush Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield London, Holland Park Avenue, Loftus Road, Kings Mall.

~1340 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield London, London
7 min walk • Westfield London is a large shopping centre in White City, west London, England, developed by the Westfield Group at a cost of £1.6bn, on a brownfield site formerly the home of the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition. The site is bounded by the West Cross Route, the Westway and Wood Lane.
0.7 miE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Holland Park Avenue, London
19 min walk • Holland Park Avenue is a notable thoroughfare in the heart of West London, England, offering a quintessential slice of London charm. This vibrant street runs through the affluent district of Holland Park, known for its picturesque Victorian townhouses, upscale shops...
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Loftus Road, London
10 min walk • Loftus Road, known as the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium since 2019, is an all-seater football stadium in White City, London, England, which is home to Queens Park Rangers. In 1981, it became the first stadium in British professional football to have an artificial pitch of Omniturf installed.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Mall, London
20 min walk • Livat Hammersmith is a retail, residential and office complex located off King Street in Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Along with the other Livat Centres, it is operated by the Ingka Centres division of INGKA Holding. It was formerly known as the Kings Mall.
~1680 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
West 12, London
9 min walk • W12 is a shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The modern development borders the south side of Shepherd's Bush Green and was designed in the 1960s.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Andrew Bobola Church, London
15 min walk • St Andrew Bobola Church, Hammersmith also known as the Polish Church in Shepherd's Bush is a Roman Catholic parish church serving the Polish community in West London. The building was designed in Gothic Revival style by Edmund Woodthorpe, and stands at 1 Leysfield Road, close to Ravenscourt Park.
~740 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Edwardian architecture
Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
4 min walk • Shepherd's Bush Empire is a music venue in Shepherd's Bush, West London, run by the Academy Music Group. It was originally built in 1903 as a music hall for impresario Oswald Stoll, designed by theatre architect Frank Matcham; among its early performers was Charlie Chaplin.
0.8 miSW
Park
Ravenscourt Park, London
21 min walk • Ravenscourt Park or RCP is an 8.3 hectares public park and garden located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England. It is one of the Borough's flagship parks, having won a Green Flag Award. Stamford Brook and Ravenscourt Park tube stations are close by.
~550 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, London
3 min walk • The Shepherd's Bush Pavilion is a Grade II listed building, currently a hotel, formerly a cinema and bingo hall, in Shepherd's Bush, London. Built in 1923 as a cinema, it was badly damaged by a flying bomb in 1944.
0.8 miS
Theater
Lyric Hammersmith, London
22 min walk • The Lyric Theatre, also known as the Lyric Hammersmith, is a theatre on Lyric Square, off King Street, Hammersmith, London.
~1960 ftN
Park
Hammersmith Park, London
10 min walk • Hammersmith Park, known to many locals as "The BBC Park" is a public park in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It includes a Japanese Garden, a gated children's play area, tennis courts and football pitches run by Play Football.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bush Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Passmore Edwards Public Library, London (1 min walk), Shepherd's Bush Market, London (3 min walk), Shepherd's Bush Empire, London (4 min walk), Bush Hall, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Bush Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bush Theatre:

Bus

Shepherd's Bush Market Station • Lines: 207, 260, 283, 607, N207 (2 min walk)
Uxbridge Road / Westfield Shopping Centre • Lines: 148, 220, 272, 72, 95, N72 (3 min walk)

Metro

Goldhawk Road • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City (7 min walk)
Wood Lane • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City (9 min walk)

Train

Shepherd's Bush (9 min walk)