Bear

About Bear

By Priya Toberman & Sasha Ivanova

Man, or Bear? Which would you choose?

Intertwining fairy tales and folklore with the viral “Man vs Bear” debate, Bear is about a Girl who goes on a camping trip, where she is saved from a bear attack by a knight in shining armour. She is brought into a log cabin, safe, only until his true colours show…

This two-hander with Man and Bear played by the same actor explores duality, manipulation, and revenge, discussing one of the most profound fears for women, and the reasons why most would rather face the cruelty of an animal than a human.

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£6.00 – £8.00

Dates & times:

Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 June 2025 at 9.30pm

Running time:

50 minutes

Location:

BT Studio

Age guidance:

16+

Warning:

This show includes possible references to violence.

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