the bear
Co-Directed by Emma Earle and Hal Chambers
Associate Direction by Caroline Lang
Designed by Zoe Squire
Puppet Direction by Finn Caldwell
Associate puppet direction by Su Nixon
Composed by Lucy Rivers
Puppets by Sam Wyer
Lighting by Tom White
Producer Lee Rayner
Sound design by Liam McDermott & Jon Everett
ORIGINAL COMPANY (2015)
Dan Gingell
Naomi Stafford
Su Nixon
CURRENT CAST (2020)
Abby Wain
Elena Stephenson
John Winchester
PREVIOUS CAST MEMBERS INCLUDE
Benedict Chambers, Lucy Grattan. Max Tyler, Josie Rattagan, Leigh Quinn, Lori Hopkins, Steve Harper, Susanna Jennings
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap?
Or ride on its back?
Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath?
Or clear up its poo?!
Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff.
One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly's bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.
'The Bear' is a heart-warming and humorous wintry tale from the team that brought you the hugely successful 'Father Christmas'. Pins and Needles are delighted to be bringing to life another of Raymond Briggs' much-loved storybooks.
With dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs, 'The Bear' is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and a perfect introduction to theatre for little people.
The Bear has toured all over the UK since 2015. After an opening at the Polka Theatre it played far and wide. In October 2019 it toured to Malaysia.