There's a Bear on My Chair

They’re a mischievous pair, are the mouse and the bear… pull up a seat for puppets aplenty and lots of laughs as Ross Collins’ books come alive on stage.

Poor Mouse! A Bear has settled in his favourite chair and it isn’t big enough to share.

Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear, but nothing seems to work. Before long, the tables are turned, and Bear finds himself with an unwelcome guest of his own… the cheeky Mouse won’t leave his house!

In this visually enchanting stage adaptation of Ross Collins’ much-loved books, which are bursting with character and invention, Toby Olié (The BFG, Spirited Away and War Horse) brings Bear and Mouse to life with captivating puppetry.

Returning to the Southbank Centre this Christmas, There’s a Bear on My Chair is perfect festive fun for families – a heart-warming, enthralling and hilarious theatrical experience for children and grown-ups to treasure together.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Winning adaptation...with near-miraculous puppetry and a lovely, caring message.'

The Stage

⭐⭐⭐⭐

'a superb family show full of fabulous fun'

Everything Theatre

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Based on There’s a Bear on My Chair and There’s a Mouse in My House by Ross Collins © Ross Collins, 2015. Licensed by Nosy Crow Limited. Adapted for the stage and directed by Toby Olié.