The Bear Essentials: news from Stratford-upon-Avon's little theatre with BIG ideas

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.

Roger Ganner, Richard Sandle-Keynes and Christopher Dobson give a brief introduction to the uproarious comedy that's coming to our stage in April.

Don't miss out! Book your tickets here.

This episode we chat to Bear Pit General Manager, Roger Ganner, about the shows we have in store for 2025. You don't want to miss this!

Lynda Lewis, director of our forthcoming comedy, Art, chats about the cast and creativity!

To book tickets, visit https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/art/

Bear Pit director Jacquie Campbell gives us a sneak peak behind the scenes of our latest production, including details of a chat with the playwright herself, Laura Wade.

Colder Than Here is on at The Bear Pit from 12-16 March. For tickets, visit thebearpit.org.uk.

In the second of our Head and Heart podcasts, we talk to writer and director Paul Greenwood about how he brings his work to life with his talented cast of actors.

Paul Greenwood's comedy, Head and Heart, is all about the creative process; so what experiences did he draw on when writing the show? We chat to the RSC actor about his own creativity and how he moved his work from page to stage.

Head and Heart is on at The Bear Pit from 31st January to 3rd February. To book tickets, visit https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/head-heart/

It's nearly time for The Bear Pit's winter show: James and the Giant Peach! Penny SK catches up with young actors Jasper and Hal, who share the title role, to chat about what audiences can expect from this exciting production.

Colin Edwards, the director of The Cherry Orchard, and Penelope Sandle-Keynes, who plays Madam Ranyevskya, talk about their history with the play. Ahead of The Bear Pit's production this month, they discuss Stanislavski, whether the play is a comedy or not, and the rehearsal process.