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The Bear Essentials: news from Stratford-upon-Avon's little theatre with BIG ideas
Penny SK
Frequency: 1 episode/38d. Total Eps: 21
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.
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The Bear Pit Film Festival 2024
dimanche 7 juillet 2024 • Duration 09:35
A celebration of Stratford-upon-Avon is coming to the big screen in July, as we show some of the best films made in, around or about our beautiful town. Listen to what we have on offer, then book your tickets here!
Lights, camera, action! Meet The Bear Pit Community Cinema
dimanche 7 juillet 2024 • Duration 06:47
This episode we talk to the Leader of The Bear Pit Community Cinema, Simon Allen, about how the venture came about, and our vision to bring quality, diverse films to Stratford at affordable prices.
James and the Giant Peach: meet James!
jeudi 23 novembre 2023 • Duration 05:53
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.
The Cherry Orchard - The director and the Lady of the House
Episode 3
vendredi 6 octobre 2023 • Duration 07:51
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.
A Backstage Tour
samedi 9 septembre 2023 • Duration 09:14
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!
All change! Our seating gets a make-over.
mercredi 2 août 2023 • Duration 06:19
After a couple of years in the round, we'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.
Introducing The Bear Pit Theatre Writers' Workshop
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Duration 08:06
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!
Glorious! What's the score?
mardi 4 juin 2024 • Duration 06:08
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.
Art: meet the cast!
mercredi 17 avril 2024 • Duration 04:35
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.
2025: look what we have in store!
jeudi 11 avril 2024 • Duration 09:37
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!