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The Welkin - An interview with Nicky Cox

Saturday, September 6, 2025 • Duration 04:51

Ruth Linnett talks to director Nicky Cox about the forthcoming production of The Welkin.

The Welkin, by Lucy Kirkwood, is a powerful and thought-provoking drama set in rural Suffolk in 1759. The play centres on the trial of Sally Poppy, a young woman accused of a gruesome murder. Sally’s fate rests in the hands of twelve women. The women are called upon as a jury to decide whether she is pregnant. If true, would spare her from execution.

These women, who come from various walks of life, deliberate Sally’s case but they reveal their own secrets, prejudices, and struggles. The play explores themes of justice, womanhood, and the complexities of truth. With its richly drawn characters and intense moral dilemmas, “The Welkin” by Lucy Kirkwood shines a light on the harsh realities of life for women in the 18th century and resonates with contemporary issues of gender and power. The gripping narrative and emotional depth make it a compelling and impactful piece of theatre.

The Director, Nicky Cox’s first connection with The Bear Pit was performing in The Vicar of Dibley and A Christmas Carol (2013). This led to directing a number of productions including; The Hound of the Baskervilles, Brief Encounter, Toad of Toad Hall, One Man Two Guv’nors, The 39 Steps, The Norman Conquests Trilogy.

Nicky directed The Bear Pit company actors as part of the RSC production “A Midsummer Nights Dream – A Play for the Nation” in 2016

https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/the-welkin-by-lucy-kirkwood/

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Bear Pit Audio Drama - The Proposal

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 30:31

The Proposal, by Anton Chekhov, is a small masterpiece of character and situational humour, which displays all of Chekhov’s sensitive and acute understanding of human foibles.

Ivan Vasilyevich Lomov (Danny Masewicz), a hypochondrial landowner, comes to ask his neighbour Stepan Stepanovich (Brian Darnley) for the hand of his daughter Natalya Stepanovna (Lynn Taylor). However, their tempestuous and quarrelsome characters keep getting the better of them, putting their chance of happiness in peril.

This wonderfully funny and fast moving play is adapted for audio, produced and directed by Nick Le Mesurier, with sound engineering by Nick Le Mesurier and Ian Taylor.

Music: Metiliza – Muzaproduction https://pixabay.com/music/search/russian%20folk%20music/

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Bear Pit Audio Drama - The First Time

Sunday, May 11, 2025 • Duration 18:22

It is 1962. Sean and Maureen have been going out for years, but this is the first time they’ve been alone together. It should be a romantic moment to remember, but Sean has a secret that neither will forget.

The First Time was written by Paul Greenwood and produced by Nick Le Mesurier. Sound engineering is by Jonathon Fletcher. It features Lily Skinner as Maureen and Elliott Gear as Sean.

The First Time is a Bear Pit Theatre Audio Drama production.

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All aboard for The Railway Children!

Thursday, November 28, 2024 • Duration 04:50

Meet our Railway Children and their talented Director, Emily Myerscough, as they prepare to open our fabulous Christmas show!

Tickets are selling out fast, but you can try to book (performances are 6th to 15th December), here.

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Cinema: Hallowe'en Screenings

Monday, October 21, 2024 • Duration 06:07

A psychological horror classic and a story from the Queen of Mystery - our cinema team talk about our Hallowe'en films - Don't Look Now and A Haunting in Venice.

For tickets, visit:

https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/?filter=cinema

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Cinema: The Greatest Showman & Hotel du Vin offer

Saturday, October 19, 2024 • Duration 04:33

The Bear Pit Community Cinema team discuss the Greatest Shown screening and a special offer.

https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/the-greatest-showman/

Groundbreaking theatre: meet the director of Road

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 07:01

Jim Cartwright's hard-hitting and funny show comes to our stage from 24-28 September. Here, Bear Pit veteran director Steve Farr explains his vision and what audiences can expect from this groundbreaking production.

Don't forget to book your tickets, here.

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The Bear Pit Film Festival 2024

Sunday, July 7, 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!

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Lights, camera, action! Meet The Bear Pit Community Cinema

Sunday, July 7, 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.

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Introducing The Bear Pit Theatre Writers' Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, 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!

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