Author
Ross Collins
Ross Collins
Adaptor, Director and Puppet Designer
Toby Olié
Toby Olié
Dates
9 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
9 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
Fuel in association with Southbank Centre presents
There’s a Bear on My Chair
by Ross Collins
Adaptor, Director and Puppet Design by Toby Olié
Poor Mouse! A Bear has settled in his favourite chair and it just isn’t big enough to share.
Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing seems to work. However, it isn’t long until the tables are turned and Bear finds himself with an unwelcome guest – the cheeky Mouse won’t leave his house!
In this first ever stage adaptation of Ross Collins’ much-loved books, Toby Olié (Spirited Away, Animal Farm, War Horse) brings Bear and Mouse to life through unforgettable puppetry. Enter the mischievous world of Bear and Mouse for a show packed with laughs and surprises.
Based on There’s a Bear on My Chair and There’s a Mouse in My House
by Ross Collins, © Ross Collins, 2015
licensed by Nosy Crow Limited
Adaptor, Director and Puppet Design by Toby Olié
There’s a Bear on My Chair is supported by Arts Council England, the Garrick Charitable Trust, the Royal Victoria Hall Foundation and the Golsoncott Foundation.
Booking Information:
Age recommendation: Ages 2-7 and their grown-ups .
Running time: 55 minutes, no interval.
9 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Creative team
- Author and Artwork Ross Collins
- Adaptor, Director and Puppet Designer Toby Olié
- Performer and Puppeteer Ailsa Dalling
- Performer and Puppeteer Ben Thompson
- Performer and Puppeteer Elisa de Grey
- Performer and Puppeteer Fred Davis
- Set & Costume Designer Amy Jane Cook
- Lighting Designer Aideen Malone
- Composer & Sound Designer Adam Pleeth
- Video Designer Erin Guan
- Puppet Co-Designer & Puppet Maker Charlie Tymms
- Associate Director Michael Jean-Marain
- Assistant Puppet Maker Beez Barry
- Press Representative Bread & Butter
- Marketing Consultant Stacy Coyne Wright
- Graphic Design Chloe Batchelor
- Videographer Jamie Isbell / Jam + Post
- Creative Learning Specialist Susie Ferguson
- Production Manager Andy Downie
- Company Stage Manager Nikita Bala
- Technical Stage Manager Stella Kailides
- Costume Supervisor Male Arcucci
- Rehearsal Videographer Isaac Madge
- Photography Dan Tsantilis
18/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
Southbank Centre
27/02/2025 - 02/03/2025
The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath