With dazzling puppetry, delicious music & dreamy storytelling, The Bear is a stunning experience for the whole family.
Waterside is thrilled to welcome back this December the enchanting festive show The Bear by Raymond Briggs –thirty years on since the book’s original publication. The stage adaptation, by Pins and Needles and co-produced with Exeter Northcott Theatre, will delight a new generation of young people and their families with dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs.
The Bear, by illustrious writer and illustrator Raymond Briggs - author of The Snowman and Father Christmas - was first published on 01 September 1994 and thirty years have not diminished this wonderful story’s appeal. An enormous polar bear comes to stay with a young girl, Tilly one night. Tilly gives it a bath and clears up its poo! but quickly forms a firm friendship and is soon riding on its back, dancing and playing!
Using beautiful puppetry and enchanting live music, audiences will be captivated by this wonderful show for children aged 3+ and their families.
Emma Earle, Director of The Bear & Co-Artistic Director, Pins & Needles says ‘It’s wonderful to bring back our adaptation of The Bear to Waterside in the book’s 30th anniversary year. We’ve brought some unforgettable highlights to Waterside over the years, from The Bear to Father Christmas and the charming Mr. Popper's Penguins, and we’re delighted to be returning. The timeless appeal of Raymond Briggs is undeniable and this beautiful adaptation will charm a new generation of audiences. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the magic!"
Listings
The Bear: Sun 01 Dec – Sun 29 Dec
Times vary | Age 3 – 11 | 55 mins
£19.50 / £17.50 (for performances between Sat 14 – Thu 26 Dec) / £16.50 / £14.50
£10 low income tickets (on selected performances)
BSL performance: Sat 7 Dec 11:00 Relaxed performances: Sat 7 Dec 11:00 & Mon 09 Dec 13:30 (schools’ performance)
Tickets: spektrixlink.watersidearts.org
Further information: The Bear < Whats On | Waterside