There's a Bear on My Chair

A puppetry stage adaptation of Ross Collins's books about a mouse and a bear, staged at Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank Centre site in London.

There's a Bear on My Chair is a puppetry stage adaptation of Ross Collins's books There's a Bear on My Chair and There's a Mouse in My House. The story begins with a mouse whose favourite seat is taken over by a bear that refuses to make room. After a series of failed attempts to shift the bear, the balance shifts, and the bear ends up with an unwelcome visitor of its own: a mouse that will not leave.

Toby Olié, who also directs the production, is the puppeteer bringing the two characters to life. Olié's previous work includes Spirited Away, Animal Farm and War Horse. Fuel is the presenting company, working with the Southbank Centre, and the show is staged at Queen Elizabeth Hall, a venue that hosts concerts and shows.

Aimed at families, the production is designed for children and grown-ups to watch together. Captioned and relaxed performances are part of the run, and British Sign Language sessions are also offered.