Cush Jumbo
Latest News on Cush Jumbo:
GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse (Jun 25, 2024)
The Friends Of The Drama Centre London Donate £70,000 To Open Door (Jun 25, 2024)
MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End (Apr 23, 2024)
GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse (Jun 25, 2024)
The Friends Of The Drama Centre London Donate £70,000 To Open Door (Jun 25, 2024)
MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End (Apr 23, 2024)
BIO
Cush Jumbo OBE (born 23 September 1985) is a British actress and writer. She is best known for her starring role as attorney Lucca Quinn in the CBS legal drama series The Good Wife (2009–2016) and the CBS All Access spin-off series The Good Fight (2017–2022).
Jumbo also starred as DC Bethany Whelan in the ITV crime drama series Vera (2012, 2015–2016) and as Lois Habiba in the third series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood in 2009. She has appeared in numerous theatre productions. She won the Ian Charleson Award for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It (2011) and received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role as Mark Antony in an all-female cast of Julius Caesar (2012). She also wrote and starred in the one-woman show Josephine and I, about Josephine Baker (2013).
Jumbo received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Mark Antony in Julius Caesar in 2013, and also wrote and performed in the play Josephine and I. She was awarded an Evening Standard Theatre Award for her one-woman show, and reprised her performance Off-Broadway in 2015. Jumbo made her Broadway debut in Jez Butterworth's The River in 2014, and received her second Olivier nomination upon her 2021 return to the London stage as Hamlet.
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Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold; Rose Leslie as Maia Rindell; Cush Jumbo as Lucca Quinn; Erica Tazel as Barbara Kolstad; Delroy Lindo as Adrian Boseman; Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart. Photo: Joe Pugliese/CB
Date:
02/17/2017
From: Photo Flash: Christine Baranski & Bernadette Peters in THE GOOD FIGHT, Premiering 2/19
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Writer
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre
Cush JumboJosephine And I at the Bush Theatre
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Emerging Talent Award
Cush Jumbo
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Cush JumboJulius Caesar
Videos
VIDEO: See Christine Baranski & Audra McDonald in THE GOOD FIGHT Season Four Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 30, 2020
VIDEO: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo Star in the Trailer for Acorn TV's DEADWATER FELL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Finale of THE GOOD FIGHT on CBS All Access
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2017
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Still Has Intense Love for 'The Good Wife'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2017
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT, Debuting Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 19, 2017
VIDEO: Official Trailer - Christine Baranski Stars in CBS All Access Drama THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2017
VIDEO: First Look - Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2016
VIDEO: CBS Announces Series Finale of THE GOOD WIFE with Dramatic Super Bowl Spot
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016
TV: Chatting with Hugh Jackman and the Company of THE RIVER on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Nov 18, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Bringing Butterworth's THE RIVER to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Joan Rivers Funeral, New Broadway Play 'The River' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014
News
GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse
The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!
The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!
The Friends Of The Drama Centre London Donate £70,000 To Open Door
Open Door have received a £70,000 donation from The Friends of the Drama Centre London. This generous donation will enable Open Door to continue its vital work in helping provide budding actors and behind-the-scenes creatives from low income households with the opportunity to enter the industry.
Open Door have received a £70,000 donation from The Friends of the Drama Centre London. This generous donation will enable Open Door to continue its vital work in helping provide budding actors and behind-the-scenes creatives from low income households with the opportunity to enter the industry.
MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End
The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.
The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.
Review: BEAR SNORES ON, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Bear Snores On is a musical adaption of the children’s book by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, in which a group of animals are hiding from a winter storm in a sleeping bear’s den. The show, written and directed by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari with music and lyrics by Harry Blake, takes audiences on a journey through Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Bear Snores On is a musical adaption of the children’s book by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, in which a group of animals are hiding from a winter storm in a sleeping bear’s den. The show, written and directed by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari with music and lyrics by Harry Blake, takes audiences on a journey through Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Get a First Look at BEAR SNORES ON At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Get a first look at photos of Bear Snores On Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Get a first look at photos of Bear Snores On Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Acorn TV's FAN-FAVORITE HARRY WILD Returns in May
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
Open Door Reveals Elevate Participants For 2023/24
Open Door have unveiled the latest graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, an initiative now in its fourth year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.
Open Door have unveiled the latest graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, an initiative now in its fourth year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.
Cast Set For BEAR SNORES ON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and TWELFTH NIGHT Set for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Summer Season
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced its 2024 summer season, opening with Twelfth Night (or What You Will) (3 May – 8 June 2024). Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities is directed by Owen Horsley set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced its 2024 summer season, opening with Twelfth Night (or What You Will) (3 May – 8 June 2024). Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities is directed by Owen Horsley set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.
Joseph Marcell Will Lead the UK Tour of A SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL This Spring
Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.
Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.
Cush Jumbo: Audience Behaviour Has “Got Weirder as Time Has Gone On”
Actor Cush Jumbo has said that audience behaviour generally has “got weirder as time has gone on”.
Actor Cush Jumbo has said that audience behaviour generally has “got weirder as time has gone on”.
Photos: First Look at David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in MACBETH
All new photos have been released for Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, starring David Tennant (Macbeth) and Cush Jumbo (Lady Macbeth). Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released for Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, starring David Tennant (Macbeth) and Cush Jumbo (Lady Macbeth). Check out the photos here!
Review: MACBETH, Donmar Warehouse
It would be interesting to see the show free from all the fancy listening gear so we can bask in the thrill of seeing Tennant and Jumbo grapple with their actions without a middleman. After all, isn’t part of the beauty of theatre that the audience isn’t separated from the story by a screen of any kind? The run is sold out (as it should be!) and they’re probably already in talks for a transfer (as they should!), but one wonders if this is actually what the future of drama is: a Shakespearean ASMR experience that will be dubbed as immersive. Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
It would be interesting to see the show free from all the fancy listening gear so we can bask in the thrill of seeing Tennant and Jumbo grapple with their actions without a middleman. After all, isn’t part of the beauty of theatre that the audience isn’t separated from the story by a screen of any kind? The run is sold out (as it should be!) and they’re probably already in talks for a transfer (as they should!), but one wonders if this is actually what the future of drama is: a Shakespearean ASMR experience that will be dubbed as immersive. Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
Felicity Huffman Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in the Revival of HIR at the Park Theatre
Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.
Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Leads Our Top Ten Shows for December
The West End says farewell to 2023 in style with some incredible theatre. We visit the world before it went upside down, go inside the government during the pandemic and get a London transfer of a time-travelling comedy.
The West End says farewell to 2023 in style with some incredible theatre. We visit the world before it went upside down, go inside the government during the pandemic and get a London transfer of a time-travelling comedy.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ELF THE MUSICAL
Last night, ELF: The Musical celebrated the official opening of the show at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Matt Lucas, Heidi Range, Samantha Spiro, Diana Vickers, Bradley McIntosh and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Last night, ELF: The Musical celebrated the official opening of the show at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Matt Lucas, Heidi Range, Samantha Spiro, Diana Vickers, Bradley McIntosh and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Donmar Warehouse's MACBETH, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Donmar Warehouse. Check out the photos here!
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Donmar Warehouse. Check out the photos here!
World Premiere of BEAR SNORES ON to Open at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will host the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will host the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MACBETH at Donmar Warehouse
With the critically acclaimed production of Clyde's currently running at the Donmar, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for Macbeth.
With the critically acclaimed production of Clyde's currently running at the Donmar, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for Macbeth.
Photos: Celebrities Gather for West End Opening Night of DEAR ENGLAND
First look photos from the National Theatre's Dear England opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre and post-show party at The Londoner.
First look photos from the National Theatre's Dear England opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre and post-show party at The Londoner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Cush Jumbo been in?
Cush Jumbo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Cush Jumbo been in?
Cush Jumbo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Cush Jumbo's first West End show?
Cush Jumbo's first West End show was Hamlet which opened in 2020
What awards has Cush Jumbo been nominated for?
Cush Jumbo has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Josephine and I, the Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Josephine and I, and the Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the Olivier Awards for Josephine and I at the Bush Theatre. Additionally, she received a nomination for the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Awards and the Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for Julius Caesar.
What awards has Cush Jumbo won?
Cush Jumbo has won the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Awards. She has also received nominations for the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her role in "Josephine and I" and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her performance in "The Merchant of Venice." Additionally, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in "The Good Fight."
How many shows has Cush Jumbo written?
Cush Jumbo has written 1 shows including Josephine and I (Writer).
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