The Great British Country Fete is a British institution. It is home to fascist jam makers, murderous marrow growers, ‘special’ brownies and enough bunting to cause a national fabric shortage. It is a pillar of country life, a melting pot of personalities and the British summer wouldn’t be the same without it.

At the Bush theatre’s Great British Country Fete, skittles will scatter, some fruit will spoil and someone will tread dog poo through the tea tent. Do not shy away, but come coconuting along to this irrestible summer punch of stories and song.

The Great British Country Fete is written by comedian Russell Kane, famous nationwide for his Perrier award-winning stand up shows and his hilarious Fakespeare plays. It features songs by award-winning composer and lyricist Michael Bruce, who had his work performed in a special West End concert in November 2009.

Anthea Williams, who directs The Great British Country Fete, previously directed the Bush theatre summer shows suddenlossofdignity.com and 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover.

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