Welcome to The Bear Essentials! Follow us to find out about exciting shows, backstage secrets, front-of-house shenanigans and all our BIG plans for Stratford&#39;s loveliest Little Theatre: The Bear Pit in Rother Street.

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Roger Ganner, Richard Sandle-Keynes and Christopher Dobson give a brief introduction to the uproarious comedy that&#39;s coming to our stage in April.Don&#39;t miss out! Book your tickets <a href="https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/art/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Art: meet the cast!

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This episode we chat to Bear Pit General Manager, Roger Ganner, about the shows we have in store for 2025. You don&#39;t want to miss this!

2025: look what we have in store!

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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/

Art: meet the director

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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 <a href="http://thebearpit.org.uk" rel="nofollow">thebearpit.org.uk</a>.

Colder Than Here: meet the director!

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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.

Head and Heart: from page to stage

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Paul Greenwood&#39;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/

From the RSC to The Bear Pit: creative conversation with Paul Greenwood

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It&#39;s nearly time for The Bear Pit&#39;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.

James and the Giant Peach: meet James!

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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&#39;s production this month, they discuss Stanislavski, whether the play is a comedy or not, and the rehearsal process.

The Cherry Orchard - The director and the Lady of the House

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This episode, Bear Pit backstage aficionado, Jacquie, takes us on a tour behind-the-scenes...Interested in volunteering? Come to our Open Evening on Friday, 15th September at 7.30pm at The Bear Pit to discover how you can be involved in our fantastic, friendly, fun little theatre!

A Backstage Tour

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After a couple of years in the round, we&#39;re moving back to a traditional rake at The Bear Pit. Join Artistic Director David Mears and Chairman Roger Ganner as they reveal exciting new plans for our auditorium.

All change! Our seating gets a make-over.

Welcome to The Bear Essentials! Follow us to find out about exciting shows, backstage secrets, front-of-house shenanigans and all our BIG plans for Stratford's loveliest Little Theatre: The Bear Pit in Rother Street.