The Bush Theatre will open the doors to its new home with Sixty-Six Books, an epic performance cycle featuring over 100 artists from across the globe.

14th-28th October

From Jeanette Winterson to Jack Thorne, Carol Ann Duffy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Billy Bragg to Wole Soyinka, sixty-six writers from a huge range of backgrounds and disciplines have made a contemporary response to some of the oldest stories ever told. In 2011, the 400th anniversary year of the publication of the King James Bible, each book of this great English work is spoken to by a remarkable range of playwrights, poets, songwriters and novelists from all faiths and none, from over a dozen countries and across five continents.Details of all the writers involved can be found here.

Curated by Artistic Director Josie Rourke in collaboration with Associate Director Christopher Haydon, Sixty-Six Books brings together a team of the country’s most exciting emerging and established directors, designers, performers and artists to create an immersive experience that inaugurates the Bush’s new home before spreading to a host of other venues across London including a twelve hour vigil at Westminster Abbey on 21st October.

Sixty-Six Books will begin and end with two exhilarating 24-hour performances during which you can experience all 66 responses with a 24 Hour Pass. You can experience a selection of responses during the week when the Bush will be open from 7.30pm. More information on the individual responses including times will be available at a later date.

Week One Performances - 18th – 22nd October (Excluding 21st October) Times and Prices - 19:30 – 22:30, £20/£10

Week Two Performances - 24th – 27th October Times and Prices - 19:30 – 22:30 - £20/£10

24 Hour Performance Weekends - 14 & 28 October – from 7pm - 7pm

24 Hour Pass Price - £80/£60

Previews - 10th – 13th October

Preview Times and Prices - 16:30 – 19:30 s £12.50/£7.50 conc - 19:30 – 22:30 £15/£7.50 conc - 16.30 – 22.30 £25/£12.50 conc (6 hour slot)

Sixty-Six Books at Westminster Abbey - 21st October - 7pm - 7am £60 (£40 conc)