Writer, actor and theatre-maker Alice Mary Cooper presents The Bush, following the success of her previous solo work Waves. 

In this one-woman performance, Alice, 'a born storyteller' (The West Australian) recalls the inspiring true story of 13 1970s 'housewives' who battled for 13 years to save bushland in her native Sydney - starting a nationwide movement of Green Bans, protecting land and the natural environment from destruction across Australia. 

It is a story of grassroots community environmental activism, an unlikely alliance between conservatives and communists, and how a ten-year campaign helped save a piece of native bushland in a Sydney suburb. 

The show speaks to the current climate crisis and campaign for a Just Transition, while also joyfully celebrating a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental and feminist movements. Audiences 14+ will experience a highly energetic performance told in Alice’s distinctive physical storytelling style. 

A timely celebration of community environmental action that promises to entertain, encourage and empower. 

Writer and Performer Alice Mary Cooper | Director Laila Noble | Sound Design Niroshini Thambar and Nik Paget-Thomlinson | Designer Val Reid | Costume Emily Goodwin | Lighting Design and original Stage Management Ainsley Kerr | Dramaturgy Caitlin Skinner and Frederick Copperwaite | Created with the support of Creative Scotland

Prices & info

General admission | £15