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London Bubble Theatre Company

London Bubble Theatre Company

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London Bubble Theatre Company is a community theatre and charity organization founded in 1972, focusing on all-ages acting classes [1] and various outreach programs.[2]

Artistic Directors

London Bubble's Artistic Directors have been:[3]

  • Glen Walford 1972–1974
  • Peter Coe 1975
  • Glen Walford 1976–1979
  • Bob Carlton 1979–1984
  • Bob Eaton 1984–1986
  • Peter Rowe 1986–1989
  • Jonathan Petherbridge 1989–2020
  • Marie Vickers 2020–Present Day

History

In 1972, due to the lack of theatre accessibility in London's outer boroughs, the Greater London Arts Association proposed the idea of a touring theatre to Glen Walford. Walford proposed the use of a tent that would be transferred between parks around London. Later that year, the London Bubble was established and the troupe toured around parks in 22 London boroughs.[4]

The Company originated Return to the Forbidden Planet for a production in a tent.[5]

Awards

2017 - Arts & Culture London Youth Awards

2019 - SLCN Innovation of The Year Shine a Light Awards

2022 - Best Charity or Social Enterprise Southwark Business Excellence Awards

References

  1. [1]
    "Bubble Theatre (later London Bubble) – Unfinished Histories". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  2. [2]
    "THE BUBBLE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED - Charity 264359". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. [3]
    Archive of Directors and Shows since 1972 Archived 2009-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
  4. [4]
    "Bubble Theatre (later London Bubble) – Unfinished Histories". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. [5]
    History of Return to the Forbidden Planet


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