Play in the park presents –

The Bear

As Part of Birmingham Fest

Anton Chekhov’s The Bear is a sharp, witty one-act comedy that explores love, pride, and the absurdity of human behavior. The play centers around Elena Ivanovna Popova, a grieving widow who has sworn eternal fidelity to her late husband. Her mourning is disrupted by the arrival of Grigory Smirnov, a hot-tempered landowner demanding repayment of a debt owed by her deceased spouse. Their confrontation quickly escalates into a battle of egos, filled with biting dialogue, sarcasm, and surprising emotional twists. What begins as a financial dispute turns into a duel challenge—and ultimately, a shocking confession of love.

With its clever banter and satirical take on gender roles and societal expectations, The Bear blends farce with emotional depth, proving that even the most unlikely hearts can change. Chekhov masterfully captures the chaos of emotion, making The Bear a timeless and entertaining piece that continues to charm audiences worldwide.

Dates and time of show: 

Monday 21st July – 7.30pm

Tuesday 22nd July – 7.30pm

Running Time

Approximately 50 minutes

Ticket price:

Standard ticket: £12.00

Concession ticket: £10.00

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All ticket purchases are final.

The only occasion that we will refund tickets is if we are forced to cancel a performance. On those incredibly rare occasions we will offer a credit note or full refund for the ticket(s) (the customers choice)

Tickets cannot be sold to a third party. Sale of such will render them void.

We will transfer tickets to an alternative showing of the same productions at our discretion and on the following conditions:

Subject to availability (performances that are near to being sold out will not be considered available).

If the customer has informed us at least 24 hours before the original performance.

There will be an administrative charge of £2 per ticket (plus if the cost of the new performance is greater than the previous.)