Weekly Drama Groups
Bubble weekly drama classes remain on pause until the end of 2020. We are developing plans for the future and will be in touch about how you can continue to stay socially connected with Bubble (even if we have to be socially distanced for the time being. London Bubble run a number of participatory theatre groups […]
Charting the Mayflower
Are you interested in local history? Do you have a story of migration to share? We are looking for volunteers to help us explore the history and contemporary resonances of the Mayflower story, and share it with the wider community in North Southwark. In 1620 a group of people left England to start a new […]
Project Blog
Here’s a taste of what we have been getting up to at the weekly workshops, written by our volunteer researchers and staff: New England weather and Native American customs by Regine Edwards The Deal: An Interactive Research Performance by Jonathan Petherbridge In search of Utopia by Holly Wallis 31st January workshop, by G Ulrich 24th […]
The first 6 months
London Bubble’s inter-generational project Charting the Mayflower is bringing together historians, artists, volunteers and participants of all ages to explore the Mayflower voyage and its contemporary resonances. We began in January with meetings to sketch out the history. Since then, volunteers have gathered factual information about the life and times of the passengers, which we […]
Free events and activities
Debating the Mayflower 20th June, 6:30pm London Bubble Join us for a critical discussion during Refugee Week with Georgie Wemyss and Darren Chetty about the legacy of the Mayflower voyage. This discussion will explore how we can mark the 400th anniversary of the ship’s sailing alongside histories of empire and colonialism. What are the questions […]
Get Involved
Whatever your level of experience or how much you have to give, you’re welcome to get involved. No previous experience is necessary, your enthusiasm is the most important thing to bring! ATTEND FREE PUBLIC EVENTS HELP US RESEARCH THE HISTORY OF THE MAYFLOWER ATTEND RESEARCH TRIPS JOIN OUR FREE INTER-GENERATIONAL GROUP Help us gather research […]
Bubble for Young People
What do young people think We Need To Act On…? At London Bubble, working with young people is a massive part of what we do. We believe that every young person has a voice that deserves to be heard and so use our projects to ask participants what they think We Need To Act On. […]
Early-Career Artists
Access to the theatre industry should be about what emerging professionals can bring, rather than who they know or what they can afford. As part of our commitment to making the theatre industry more equitable, we have developed a three-pronged approach, engaging 18–30-year-olds as consultants, advocates and theatre makers. Our high-quality professional development opportunities and […]
South London Stories
South London is bursting with people and stories. You only have to walk down the street to see romance, crime, action and grief played out before your very eyes. Secrets simmer beneath the surface, past experiences linger in the shadows and hope floats along like traffic. Think of a character that you associate with South […]
Our Latest Show: Dear Society
Cat is living dangerously close to the edge: the edge of success, the edge of survival, the edge of calling it quits. Society has such high expectations! Just how long can she stay strong for her family and friends, keep her boyfriend happy AND take care of herself? Cohort 16 of our Bubble Young Theatre […]