"A naturally theatrical production with enchanting visuals (and) vibrant puppets"
The Guardian
One small bear’s big adventure...
The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He’s washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a fishing boat, loaded onto a lorry, carried off by a seagull... how will he ever make it back to Class One?
This captivating and beautiful story, from best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb, springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in Polka’s fun and exciting stage adaptation.
© Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, 2017, Macmillan Children’s Books
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Ticket Prices
Adults & Children: £14
Concessions: £11 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Previews: £12
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)
Group Offers
Family of 4 ticket: Save £6***
Groups 8+: £2 off** per ticket
Groups 10+: £2.50 off** per ticket (Groups of 10+ must book via box office)
Schools
Selected dates from Wed 7 Jun - Fri 21 Jul
Tickets from £9. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Click here for the full list of school performances.
Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 10% off for 2 shows, 15% off for 3 shows or 20% off for 4 or more shows! (Offer not valid during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer.)
Access tickets
Access tickets can be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help. For all access performances information, click here.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.
** Valid on Band A and Band B seats only. Offer not valid during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer.
***Offer applies at checkout once logged in, Band B only, excluding concessions and excluding preview performances.
Age Suggestion - 3 - 7 years
Polka Theatre creates a range of productions to be enjoyed by children from 0-12 years. Whilst all children may attend our productions, we feel that this story is best suited to the suggested audience. This may be due to the themes or presentation style. We encourage you to consider this when booking tickets.
Creative Team
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
Adapted and Directed by Peter Glanville
Puppets designed and made by Jan Zalud
A Polka Theatre, Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton production
If you have any concerns or queries about your visit, please get in touch with us on 020 8543 4888 or send us an email at [email protected].
📸 Suzi Corker (Photo of previous cast)
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+ £2.50 fee*
- Age range 3-7 yrs
- 27th May - 13th Aug
- Start time Varied
- Duration 50 mins
- Location Adventure Theatre
Additional Events
Relaxed
- Date 18/06/2023
- Time 10:30 am
Audio described
- Date 09/07/2023
- Time 10:30 am
BSL
- Date 16/07/2023
- Time 10:30 am
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