Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will host the world premiere of a stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s magical Bear Snores On next spring.
Featuring a book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari who will co-direct and music and lyrics by Harry Blake, the production will be the first at the venue outside of the usual summer season, running from 23 March until 21 April 2024.
Aimed at children aged four-plus and their families, the show will take them on a journey from the theatre lawn to a new specially created indoor pop-up space within the theatre.
Soon to be seen as Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant in the highly anticipated Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth, award-winning actress and writer Jumbo said: “I am so thrilled to be bringing one of my favourite children’s books to life in the magical Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. This show is a theatrical experience made for all to enjoy and we hope that adults will enjoy it just as much (maybe more shh!) as their kids will.”
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s artistic director Tim Sheader and executive director James Pidgeon added: “Cush, Katy and Harry’s wonderful adaptation of Bear Snores On continues our commitment to creating exceptional, enriching and unexpected theatre for young people and their families; we could not be more delighted to be staging the piece at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre next spring.
“This project also marks a significant organisational moment for us, as it is the first time in our 91-year history that we will be producing a live theatre experience at the Open Air Theatre outside of our May to September summer season. We cannot wait for you to join us.”
The much-loved picture book about the succession of animals who find shelter from the storm in a bear’s cave while the bear sleeps, will be brought to life by a creative team that also includes set and costume designer Rebecca Brower, lighting designer Joshie Harriette, casting director Lotte Hines, puppet designer and director Maia Kirkman-Richards, movement director Ebony Molina and sound designer Luke Swaffield.
Angela Thomas
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