The Proposal, by Anton Chekhov, is a small masterpiece of character and situational humour, which displays all of Chekhov’s sensitive and acute understanding of human foibles.

Ivan Vasilyevich Lomov (Danny Masewicz), a hypochondrial landowner, comes to ask his neighbour Stepan Stepanovich (Brian Darnley) for the hand of his daughter Natalya Stepanovna (Lynn Taylor). However, their tempestuous and quarrelsome characters keep getting the better of them, putting their chance of happiness in peril.  

This wonderfully funny and fast moving play is adapted for audio, produced and directed by Nick Le Mesurier, with sound engineering by Nick Le Mesurier and Ian Taylor. 

Music: Metiliza – Muzaproduction  https://pixabay.com/music/search/russian%20folk%20music/

It is 1962. Sean and Maureen have been going out for years, but this is the first time they’ve been alone together. It should be a romantic moment to remember, but Sean has a secret that neither will forget. 

The First Time was written by Paul Greenwood and produced by Nick Le Mesurier. Sound engineering is by Jonathon Fletcher. It features Lily Skinner as Maureen and Elliott Gear as Sean.

The First Time is a Bear Pit Theatre Audio Drama production.

Meet our Railway Children and their talented Director, Emily Myerscough, as they prepare to open our fabulous Christmas show!

Tickets are selling out fast, but you can try to book (performances are 6th to 15th December), here.

A psychological horror classic and a story from the Queen of Mystery - our cinema team talk about our Hallowe'en films - Don't Look Now and A Haunting in Venice.

For tickets, visit:

https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/?filter=cinema

The Bear Pit Community Cinema team discuss the Greatest Shown screening and a special offer.

https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/the-greatest-showman/

Jim Cartwright's hard-hitting and funny show comes to our stage from 24-28 September. Here, Bear Pit veteran director Steve Farr explains his vision and what audiences can expect from this groundbreaking production.

Don't forget to book your tickets, here.

A celebration of Stratford-upon-Avon is coming to the big screen in July, as we show some of the best films made in, around or about our beautiful town. Listen to what we have on offer, then book your tickets here!

This episode we talk to the Leader of The Bear Pit Community Cinema, Simon Allen, about how the venture came about, and our vision to bring quality, diverse films to Stratford at affordable prices.

Calling all aspiring theatre writers! Next month, we launch our new Writers' Workshops - a fun, supportive and non-judgmental community to experiment with writing for the stage. Find out more in this episode, and visit our page to sign up!

Tune in to hear the latest about our hilarious comedy, Glorious! - the story of a singer with more passion than pitch! Director Phil Beeson and star Angela Minto share their insights on the caterwauling caper.

For tickets to see Glorious!, click here.