Man or Bear
25 Sep 19:00
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‘Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?’
Inspired by the viral question that sparked a global conversation, Man or Bear is a fast-moving, darkly comic new play about fear, friendship and survival.
Blending kitchen-sink realism with movement and music, it follows a mother and teenage daughter who seek refuge with a stranger. And then there’s the bear.
Funny, fierce and devastating, Man or Bear shines a light on the stories women tell, the friendships they forge and the resilience they summon to survive in an increasingly dangerous world.
Runner-up — Brighton Fringe Excellence Award
Shortlisted — Holden Street Theatres Award
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Running time: Approx 1 hour no Interval
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10%
Angel/Virgin – Amaia Naima Aguinaga
Paige/Mother- Katie Hurley
Connie/Crone – Lesley Ewen
Writer – Sarah Hehir
Director – Ursula Martinez
Movement Director – Nevena Stojkov
Composer/ Sound Designer – Jovana Backovic
Lighting Designer – Imogen Clarke
Designer – Moa Johansson
Associate Director – Madelaine Moore
Technical Stage Manager – Millie Graham
Dramaturg – Ursula Martinez / Dr Frank Peschier
Producer – Katie Hurley & Anna Arthur (Croydonites)
★★★★★
“Heartbreaking but imperative, Man or Bear is striking, urgent theatre that makes for required watching.”
West End Best Friend
★★★★★
“Entertaining and utterly terrifying in equal measures.”
Young(ish) Theatre
★★★★★
“With exceptional performances, writing and direction, this is a piece that deserves to be seen by the widest of audiences.”
The Queer Review
★★★★★
“A darkly devastating and powerful play.”
Edinburgh Reviews
★★★★
“Frank and fierce.”
The Stage
★★★★
“Smart, powerful kitchen sink storytelling.”
Fest Mag
★★★★
“A story of resilience, humour and solidarity, offering a poetic and unsettling reflection on modern day misogyny.”
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