Bush Theatre presents "Not Your Superwoman" a world premiere production by Emma Dennis-Edwards

Bush Theatre presents “Not Your Superwoman” a world premiere production by Emma Dennis-Edwards

Peter Anderson
September 6, 2025

Everything thrown at me I should be able to handle.’

In the aftermath of the death of their matriarch, Joyce and her daughter Erica struggle with what to do next. She was the glue that held everything together, so what now? Joyce thought she’d set Erica up for a better life, given her everything she never had. But Erica wonders if, despite the therapy, the journalling, the recycling – maybe she is no different from her mum after all. Or her mum’s mum. Maybe they didn’t break the cycle. Maybe the cycle can never be broken.

Starring celebrated actors Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) and Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Not Your Superwoman, is a world premiere production by Emma Dennis-Edwards, directed by Lynette Linton (Shifters), opens at Bush Theatre, London, on 6 September and runs at the theatre until 1st November

Director Lynette Linton said, ‘I’m so thrilled that Golda and Letitia, two actresses I have long admired, have agreed to join me in my last season at the Bush. Both women recognise the importance of new writing and the development of creative talent that happens here. Without new practitioners being given opportunities to break through into the industry, there wouldn’t be Bridgerton or Black Panther, or Avengers. Emma Dennis-Edwards’ beautifully written play will be an incredible opportunity to see two women at the top of their game in a space as intimate as the Bush, and I can’t wait for audiences to meet Emma’s brilliant characters.’

Opened in 1972, the Bush Theatre is internationally renowned as “the place to go for groundbreaking work as diverse as its audiences” (Evening Standard). A champion of playwrights and operating in one of London’s most culturally diverse areas, the Bush Theatre is committed to its local community and the wider artistic community. Braiding these two strands of work together, the Bush produces an engaging and challenging programme that reflects the world we live in.

This production is generously supported by Charles Holloway OBE, Eleanor Lloyd Productions, and Eilene Davidson Productions. For tickets and further information, please check out the Bush Theatre website.