The Bear

Pins and Needles' heart-warming live stage show of the classic children’s book by Raymond Briggs, The Bear, featuring dazzling puppetry, delicious music and dozens of laughs.

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 polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo?

The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of imagination and growing up.

Creative Team

Cast - Oriana Charles, Cat Rock, Rayo Patel, Matt Davis

Associate Director - Kate Pasco

Puppetry Director - Finn Caldwell

Associate Puppet Director - Ashleigh Cheadle

Company Stage Manager - Katie Bosomworth

Producer - Charlie Tapp & Exeter Northcott

Adapted from the Raymond Briggs' book by Emma Earle and Zoe Squire

Original direction - Emma Earle and Hal Chambers

Music - Lucy Rivers

Designer - Zoe Squire

Puppet design - Sam Wyer

Lighting - Tom White

Original Puppet Direction - Finn Caldwell

Sound design - Liam McDermott and John Everett

Stage Manager - William Edwards

Produced - Pins and Needles Productions

photos below by Charlie Tapp and Jason Lock