THE BUSH theatre’s hit play ‘Red Pitch’, written by Tyrell Williams, has had a West End transfer to @sohoplace theatre. 

The production plays for a strictly limited run until May 4, 2024.

Originally performed at the Bush Theatre in February 2022, the production received the

George Devine Award, Best New Play at the OffWestEnd Awards, with Williams named Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards, and awarded the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright and Most Promising Playwright at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards. 

This marks the Bush Theatre’s first West End transfer under Lynette Linton’s tenure as Artistic Director.

She enthused: “Developing new writing and is central to what we do at the Bush Theatre and Tyrell’s ‘Red Pitch’ is an example of which we are very proud. 

“A beautiful story of three young Black men, dealing with what life throws at them via their deeply rooted friendship based on playing football. 

“It was a massive success at the Bush both with audiences and critics, and following two sold-out runs at our home in West London, I and the Bush team are so excited to introduce the show to a wider West End audience and firmly establish ‘Red Pitch’ in the theatrical canon. Come we go!”

Williams is an award-winning writer and director for theatre, film, and television. ‘Red Pitch’ is currently in development for a screen adaptation with Fudge Park. 

In addition to another original series he also has in development with Fudge Park, he has written an episode of an upcoming Apple TV+ series. 

He was named one of Deadline’s 5 rising writers to watch in 2023 and is currently on attachment to the National Theatre Studio.

Both himself and ‘Red Pitch’ director and Daniel Bailey noted: “The Red Pitch team are so excited to be bringing our hit show to the West End. @sohoplace is the perfect space for us to share our production with a wider audience and the audiences who have followed our journey from the start.”

Nica Burns, head of @sohoplace said: “Tyrell Williams deservedly won all five Best Writing Debut Awards for his amazing play ‘Red Pitch’, brilliantly directed by Daniel Bailey and performed by an outstanding cast. 

“Sold out twice at the Bush, we are delighted to be welcoming this must see production, so perfect for our intimate auditorium.”

Chuchu Nwagu, Co-Producer of the production said: “I am thrilled to be partnering with Adam an Nica in bringing this beautiful and brilliant play to a wider audience @sohoplace. 

“After two totally sold out seasons this will be the final ever time to see this production in London.”

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