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Jo and Harry are changing.
Harry is changing more than most, undeniably.
And change is beautiful. Necessary. Terrifying.'
Break-ups aren't just about who gets the CD collection. As Jo and Harry begin to untangle themselves from each other, new worlds start to open up – worlds filled with new partners, new identities, new possibilities…
What kind of women do they want to be, and do they have the courage, or the permission, to get there?
Chris Bush's play Otherland is a bold and beautiful exploration of what it means to be true to yourself in the face of unstoppable change. It premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Ann Yee.
'A writer of great wit and empathy' The Times
'One of our most prolific and arresting writers' Evening Standard
Harry is changing more than most, undeniably.
And change is beautiful. Necessary. Terrifying.'
Break-ups aren't just about who gets the CD collection. As Jo and Harry begin to untangle themselves from each other, new worlds start to open up – worlds filled with new partners, new identities, new possibilities…
What kind of women do they want to be, and do they have the courage, or the permission, to get there?
Chris Bush's play Otherland is a bold and beautiful exploration of what it means to be true to yourself in the face of unstoppable change. It premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Ann Yee.
'A writer of great wit and empathy' The Times
'One of our most prolific and arresting writers' Evening Standard
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Reviews
"'Bittersweet, uplifting and profoundly enlightening, this deeply felt drama brings remarkable clarity to some knotty and tremendously contentious topics... seamlessly blends song, surreal imagery and realistic dialogue scenes... it works brilliantly... Bush fearlessly examines the gulf between the experiences of trans women and women assigned female at birth. The arguments that follow are lacerat
The Stage
"'Tremendous... memorably surprising and satisfying'"
The Times
"'Lively, humane... tackles hot button issues with sensitivity and compassion'"
Evening Standard
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- SeriesNHB Modern Plays