Ruth D'Silva
@ruthdsilva.bsky.social
Writer of stage and screen. RSC 37Plays Shortlist/ MGCFutures Bursary recipient/ R&D's this year at Donmar Warehouse and Stratford East/ Tara Seed Commission/ Full run of BUNGALOW at Theatre503 March'25 Still on twitter on https://x.com/RuthDSilva2
I was at @taratheatre.bsky.social last night to see the work of 3 fantastic writers Neetu Singh, Ayan Philip and Amin Ali (directed by Sameena Hussain, dramaturged by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti) as part of the wonderful NOVA scheme. Aliens, virtual lovers and the good fight made for a magical evening. ❤️
Meet Neetu Singh, NOVA Playwright 2025 🌌
Developed as one of our NOVA playwrights this year, Neetu has written THE PUNJABI ALIEN PLAY: a sci-fi comedy about displacement and migration
See it Friday at our NOVA Showcase 💫
🎭 Tara Theatre
🗓️ Fri 9 May, 7:30PM
🎟️ taratheatre.com/whats-on/nov...
Developed as one of our NOVA playwrights this year, Neetu has written THE PUNJABI ALIEN PLAY: a sci-fi comedy about displacement and migration
See it Friday at our NOVA Showcase 💫
🎭 Tara Theatre
🗓️ Fri 9 May, 7:30PM
🎟️ taratheatre.com/whats-on/nov...
May 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I was at @taratheatre.bsky.social last night to see the work of 3 fantastic writers Neetu Singh, Ayan Philip and Amin Ali (directed by Sameena Hussain, dramaturged by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti) as part of the wonderful NOVA scheme. Aliens, virtual lovers and the good fight made for a magical evening. ❤️
Fantastic news today re the appointment of Alys @taratheatre.bsky.social. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the brilliant @helenjeffreys.bsky.social, who (along with @natashakchandra.bsky.social and Tara team) have worked so hard to look after us creatives in some tough times. ❤️
May 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Fantastic news today re the appointment of Alys @taratheatre.bsky.social. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the brilliant @helenjeffreys.bsky.social, who (along with @natashakchandra.bsky.social and Tara team) have worked so hard to look after us creatives in some tough times. ❤️
Congratulations Alys Beider and @taratheatre.bsky.social This is brilliant news. Also so delighted to see Gavin's Joseph's permanent appointment. What a team! ❤️
Today marks an exciting new chapter for Tara Theatre, as we announce Alys Beider as our new Executive Director & Joint CEO
Alys joins us from Multi Story Orchestra where she has been Executive Director since 2023
Full story:
taratheatre.com/news/alys-be...
Alys joins us from Multi Story Orchestra where she has been Executive Director since 2023
Full story:
taratheatre.com/news/alys-be...
May 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations Alys Beider and @taratheatre.bsky.social This is brilliant news. Also so delighted to see Gavin's Joseph's permanent appointment. What a team! ❤️
@theatre503.bsky.social's season of short runs are wonderful. I caught "All That Glitters" last night by Alex Critoph. On tonight if you fancy an end of week boost.
🪩 All That Glitters opens soon! 🪩
"I was waiting for an excuse to ruin everything. I just didn't know that I didn't know, that I wasn't happy"
Join us at 503 to enjoy a sparkling new comedy and exploration of Queer love.✨
📆 7 - 8 May
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Theatre503
🎟 buff.ly/mYiR3Bo
"I was waiting for an excuse to ruin everything. I just didn't know that I didn't know, that I wasn't happy"
Join us at 503 to enjoy a sparkling new comedy and exploration of Queer love.✨
📆 7 - 8 May
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Theatre503
🎟 buff.ly/mYiR3Bo
May 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
@theatre503.bsky.social's season of short runs are wonderful. I caught "All That Glitters" last night by Alex Critoph. On tonight if you fancy an end of week boost.
Helena Bell. You mean so much to all of us. ❤️
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Helena Bell obituary
Artistic director of Kali Theatre, the company founded to encourage writing by south Asian women
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Helena Bell. You mean so much to all of us. ❤️
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Lovely interview with @natashakchandra.bsky.social AD of @taratheatre.bsky.social and @alpapatel.bsky.social
on @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Interview starts at 9 mins. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
on @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Interview starts at 9 mins. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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April 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Lovely interview with @natashakchandra.bsky.social AD of @taratheatre.bsky.social and @alpapatel.bsky.social
on @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Interview starts at 9 mins. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
on @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Interview starts at 9 mins. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Grateful to the amazing team @wftv-uk.bsky.social for featuring me (alongside @rubriant.bsky.social and Olivia Ababio in their 2024 Kay Mellor Screenwriters Lab Script Showcase. Also, thank you for connecting me with an incredibly talented and supportive group of women writers. ❤️
April 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Grateful to the amazing team @wftv-uk.bsky.social for featuring me (alongside @rubriant.bsky.social and Olivia Ababio in their 2024 Kay Mellor Screenwriters Lab Script Showcase. Also, thank you for connecting me with an incredibly talented and supportive group of women writers. ❤️
"Times are tough for everyone, but if you're considering a donation, @theatre503.bsky.social is a fantastic investment in the future of new writing. Their impact on me has been profound, and I'm grateful for this tiny, magical powerhouse. ❤️ #SupportTheatre503
Hear what 503 means to Ruth D’Silva, writer of Bungalow, our most recent long-run production.
There is only ONE last day to double your impact! 💫
Today is the final day to donate on our BigGive page! We need your help to reach our goal of £2,500!
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There is only ONE last day to double your impact! 💫
Today is the final day to donate on our BigGive page! We need your help to reach our goal of £2,500!
🔗 buff.ly/YCk4Tdh
March 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Times are tough for everyone, but if you're considering a donation, @theatre503.bsky.social is a fantastic investment in the future of new writing. Their impact on me has been profound, and I'm grateful for this tiny, magical powerhouse. ❤️ #SupportTheatre503
Bungalow played in a tiny, magical powerhouse of new writing called @theatre503.bsky.social
25th Feb-15th Mar'25.
So happy it happened. So sad this part of the journey has ended. ❤️
25th Feb-15th Mar'25.
So happy it happened. So sad this part of the journey has ended. ❤️
March 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Bungalow played in a tiny, magical powerhouse of new writing called @theatre503.bsky.social
25th Feb-15th Mar'25.
So happy it happened. So sad this part of the journey has ended. ❤️
25th Feb-15th Mar'25.
So happy it happened. So sad this part of the journey has ended. ❤️
Wooohooo! Yes, please, I'd like to order one brand new season @taratheatre.bsky.social . ❤️
Did someone order a brand new season? 💫💫💫
Tara Theatre announces the inaugural season of its new Artistic Director, Natasha Kathi-Chandra @taratheatre.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Wooohooo! Yes, please, I'd like to order one brand new season @taratheatre.bsky.social . ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ATMOSPHERIC, stylish, cinematic and finely performed, are just some of the adjectives that describe ‘Bungalow’, the new debut play by Ruth D’Silva.
Thanks to Suman Bhuchar
for this lovely review in Asian Culture Vulture.
Bungalow until 15th March ❤️
asianculturevulture.com/portfolios/b...
Thanks to Suman Bhuchar
for this lovely review in Asian Culture Vulture.
Bungalow until 15th March ❤️
asianculturevulture.com/portfolios/b...
‘Bungalow’: House of Hidden secrets is a strong debut play - Asian Culture Vulture
Exploring Catholicism and Anglo-Indian ethnicity, this drama centres around a mother-daughter relationship… By Suman Bhuchar ATMOSPHERIC, stylish, cinematic and finely performed, are just some of the ...
asianculturevulture.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ATMOSPHERIC, stylish, cinematic and finely performed, are just some of the adjectives that describe ‘Bungalow’, the new debut play by Ruth D’Silva.
Thanks to Suman Bhuchar
for this lovely review in Asian Culture Vulture.
Bungalow until 15th March ❤️
asianculturevulture.com/portfolios/b...
Thanks to Suman Bhuchar
for this lovely review in Asian Culture Vulture.
Bungalow until 15th March ❤️
asianculturevulture.com/portfolios/b...
"It’s a play that adeptly balances its darkness with glimmers of light and intermittently twinkles with uncomfortable humour." Thanks so much to @hollyomahony.bsky.social for this lovely review in @thestage.co.uk .
LAST WEEK Bungalow until 15th March. ❤️
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/bung...
LAST WEEK Bungalow until 15th March. ❤️
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/bung...
Bungalow review at Theatre503: Ruth D'Silva's debut boldly explores the nature of abuse
Read our review of Bungalow at Theatre503 in London. Directed by Beth Kapila and starring Lydia Bakelmun and Fisun Burgess, this debut play from Ruth D'Silva is an unforgettable exploration of abuse
www.thestage.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"It’s a play that adeptly balances its darkness with glimmers of light and intermittently twinkles with uncomfortable humour." Thanks so much to @hollyomahony.bsky.social for this lovely review in @thestage.co.uk .
LAST WEEK Bungalow until 15th March. ❤️
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/bung...
LAST WEEK Bungalow until 15th March. ❤️
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/bung...
I know I shouldn't refer to "the other place" but such a lovely mention from Sean Stillmaker there this morning.
theatre 503 until 15th March ❤️
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theatre 503 until 15th March ❤️
x.com/seanstillmak...
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March 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I know I shouldn't refer to "the other place" but such a lovely mention from Sean Stillmaker there this morning.
theatre 503 until 15th March ❤️
x.com/seanstillmak...
theatre 503 until 15th March ❤️
x.com/seanstillmak...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Bungalow is a complex play of so many layers that build and build and build upon each other and it's a pleasure to see plays that defy simplicity like this being staged." Lovely review by Emma Dawson in London Theatre Reviews today. ❤️
www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=2...
www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=2...
Bungalow - Review - Theatre503
A tale of trauma in a contemporary Anglo-Indian family
www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Bungalow is a complex play of so many layers that build and build and build upon each other and it's a pleasure to see plays that defy simplicity like this being staged." Lovely review by Emma Dawson in London Theatre Reviews today. ❤️
www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=2...
www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=2...
TRAILER DROP! Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March. ❤️
Trailer Drop!! Follow the link to watch 👇
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Ruth D’Silva’s intelligent debut play explores how abusive acts can be replicated across generations.” - London Pub Theatres
🏚 Bungalow invites you to unearth the secrets hidden in its walls…
🔗 www.instagram.com/reel/DHBJoyV...
📸 Harry Elletson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Ruth D’Silva’s intelligent debut play explores how abusive acts can be replicated across generations.” - London Pub Theatres
🏚 Bungalow invites you to unearth the secrets hidden in its walls…
🔗 www.instagram.com/reel/DHBJoyV...
📸 Harry Elletson
March 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
TRAILER DROP! Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March. ❤️
"this is a playwright refreshingly willing to plumb the depths – or rather, like her heroine, crack open a can of worms. "
Thanks toChrisWiegand @theguardian.com for this really thoughtful review.
Bungalow @theatre503 until 15th March ❤️ www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Thanks toChrisWiegand @theguardian.com for this really thoughtful review.
Bungalow @theatre503 until 15th March ❤️ www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Bungalow review – secrets and cries in a family home of horrors
Playwright Ruth D’Silva explores cruelty and control but also kindness in a knotty drama focusing on a mother-daughter relationship
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"this is a playwright refreshingly willing to plumb the depths – or rather, like her heroine, crack open a can of worms. "
Thanks toChrisWiegand @theguardian.com for this really thoughtful review.
Bungalow @theatre503 until 15th March ❤️ www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Thanks toChrisWiegand @theguardian.com for this really thoughtful review.
Bungalow @theatre503 until 15th March ❤️ www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
Reposted by Ruth D'Silva
Saw this yesterday and recommend you get there:
Ruth Mestel on Bungalow "A play where you just have to sit and listen: at the end, everyone just sat in silence before they knew it was over"
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
March 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Saw this yesterday and recommend you get there:
Ruth Mestel on Bungalow "A play where you just have to sit and listen: at the end, everyone just sat in silence before they knew it was over"
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
March 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Ruth Mestel on Bungalow "A play where you just have to sit and listen: at the end, everyone just sat in silence before they knew it was over"
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social Top picks
@peopleoftheatre.bsky.social Top picks
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Bungalow is not a show to be missed. An electric play" Thank you so much to @maddiewhitetv.bsky.social for this lovely review. Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/bungalo...
www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/bungalo...
Bungalow | Theatre 503
Bungalow, the debut feature play of playwright Ruth D’Silva and directed by Beth Kapila, is a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of generational trauma. We follow the story of an Anglo-Indian fam...
www.adventuresintheatreland.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Bungalow is not a show to be missed. An electric play" Thank you so much to @maddiewhitetv.bsky.social for this lovely review. Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March ❤️
www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/bungalo...
www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/bungalo...
"A clever and emotional play about a complex relationship to literal and metaphorical home." Thanks to Frank Pescier
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
March 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"A clever and emotional play about a complex relationship to literal and metaphorical home." Thanks to Frank Pescier
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
"A clever and emotional play about a complex relationship to literal and metaphorical home."
Thanks to Frank Pescier @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
Thanks to Frank Pescier @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
Exeunt recommends...
In a busy February, our writers pick some different shows to get excited by – plus gossip, reviews round-ups, and a spotlight on Laura Lomas
exeuntmagazine.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"A clever and emotional play about a complex relationship to literal and metaphorical home."
Thanks to Frank Pescier @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
Thanks to Frank Pescier @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social for this beautiful recommendation of Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social (playing until 15th March) ❤️
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...
We're entering a magic final week of #Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social with this lovely crew! ❤️
Until 15th March :
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
Until 15th March :
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
March 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We're entering a magic final week of #Bungalow @theatre503.bsky.social with this lovely crew! ❤️
Until 15th March :
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
Until 15th March :
theatre503.com/whats-on/bun...
Thank you so much @pubtheatres1.bsky.social ❤️Bungalow
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March.
www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-bunga...
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March.
www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-bunga...
www.londonpubtheatres.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thank you so much @pubtheatres1.bsky.social ❤️Bungalow
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March.
www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-bunga...
@theatre503.bsky.social until 15th March.
www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-bunga...
Reposted by Ruth D'Silva
Utterly proud of the journey Bungalow has been in, and being able to see it come to life! You can feel the amount of care that’s been held through the process, whilst lifting the lid on really powerful stuff. Brava!! @ruthdsilva.bsky.social , @jessieproduces.bsky.social & @theatre503.bsky.social 🏠🤎
March 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Utterly proud of the journey Bungalow has been in, and being able to see it come to life! You can feel the amount of care that’s been held through the process, whilst lifting the lid on really powerful stuff. Brava!! @ruthdsilva.bsky.social , @jessieproduces.bsky.social & @theatre503.bsky.social 🏠🤎
Very proud that “Bungalow” @theatre503.bsky.social has been selected for top five theatre does this month by @peopleoftheatre.bsky.social . Check him out on insta. ❤️ www.instagram.com/reel/DG03Y-p...
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March 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Very proud that “Bungalow” @theatre503.bsky.social has been selected for top five theatre does this month by @peopleoftheatre.bsky.social . Check him out on insta. ❤️ www.instagram.com/reel/DG03Y-p...