The Bear That Wasn’t is a highly visual story brought to life through hand carved wooden marionettes, hand-painted sets and original music.
A curious young cub is accidentally swept into a bustling robot-run factory after being mistaken for a new worker. Struggling to keep up with the mechanical routines, the cub’s playful instincts begin to disrupt the system.
Full of humour and striking imagery, the piece explores identity, the resilience of nature, and what happens when imagination meets a world of rules. It is inspired by the children’s book of the same name by Frank Tashlin.
The production is inclusive, welcoming d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences. The show is available with with audio description (and a touch tour) for partially sighted and blind audiences. Please book in advance.
Performance starts at 2pm.
Touch Tour for blind and partially sighted audiences at 1pm.
Duration: 45 minutes (no interval).
Accessible to wheelchairs and step-free access.