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Pins and Needles presents: Raymond Briggs' The Bear

by Pins and Needles Productions

children-and-family, physical-theatre-and-circus

Raymond Briggs' The Bear adapted by Pins and Needles.

about the production

One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly's bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head, but Tilly's not scared. With dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs. The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and a perfect introduction to theatre for little people. So bring a bear, and join Tilly on a wild and magical adventure. Creative Team: Puppet Director Finn Caldwell, Puppet Designer Sam Wyer, Composer Lucy Rivers, Designer Zoe Squire, Director Emma Earle.

about the artist

Pins and Needles' produce quality theatre for Families and Young adults. We develop adaptations and create original works. We are passionate about finding theatrical, imaginative ways of telling stories to challenge expectations and ignite audiences’ senses. Over the last nine years, the company have created 18 shows, toured to over 150 venues and reached over 600,000 audience members nationally and internationally with over 2000 performances. In 2018, Pins and Needles Productions won the UK Theatre award for Best Show for Children and Young People for Little Mermaid (co-produced with the egg, Bath Theatre Royal).

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stage dimensions

width: 8 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 6 metres

Duration 55 mins no interval
Suitable for 3+
3 cast members

PA / Small lighting pre-rig

BSL / relaxed performances available
Family audiences suitable for 3+

"Watch out War Horse, this polar puppet is magical"

The Guardian

accessible to all

Work shops offered

VAT + Writers royalty