London Bubble Theatre Company

London Bubble Theatre Company has been animating spaces with community theatre since 1972. Five decades later, its mission of using theatre as a tool to foster equality and connection has never been more important, with Bubble consistently finding ways to reach people, who might otherwise not have access, to theatre and whose voices continue to be at risk of going unheard. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Mission

Bubble Theatre frees people’s creative voices to foster a more connected and equal society.

Artistic Directors

London Bubble's Artistic Directors have been:[1]

  • 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

The original idea behind the Bubble, led by the Greater London Arts Association, was to set up a company that toured outer London to attract new theatre goers into the city. In 1972, founding director Glen Walford took that vision, along with a polyhedral tent, and brought Bubble to life. It began ‘popping up’ in parks and green spaces all over with seasons of original theatre performances for adults and children alike.

The Company originated Return to the Forbidden Planet for a production in a tent.[2]

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. Archive of Directors and Shows since 1972 Archived 2009-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
  2. History of Return to the Forbidden Planet


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