There’s a Bear on My Chair Tickets

Venue Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Performance dates 9 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Running time 55 minutes (no interval)
Age guidelines 2 – 7 years recommended age guidance

The first ever stage adaptation of There’s a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins, returns to London.

Based on his much-loved books “There’s a Bear on My Chair” and “There’s a Mouse in My House”, enter the mischievous world of Bear and Mouse for a show packed with laughs and surprises.

This special show helps to build children’s understanding of text, language and vocabulary, and encourages a love of reading while exploring the themes of conflict resolution, friendship and fairness.

There’s a Bear on My Chair is adapted and directed by Toby Olié (Spirited Away, War Horse), who brings Bear and Mouse magically to life on stage through loveable, life-sized puppets.

There’s a Bear on My Chair is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre from 9 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

What’s the story?

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!

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Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

Matinees
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here

Tickets by Month

Dec 2026

Jan 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of There’s a Bear on My Chair?

Written by Ross Collins
Adaptor, Director and Puppet Designer: Toby Olié

Venue Information

Queen Elizabeth Hall , Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Nearest Tube or Train: Embankment Station (District Line, Circle Line); Waterloo Station (Jubilee Line, Northern Line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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There’s a Bear on My Chair is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London

The running time of There’s a Bear on My Chair is 55 minutes (no interval)

The age recommendations for There’s a Bear on My Chair are: 2 – 7 years recommended age guidance

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Yes, There’s a Bear on My Chair has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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There’s a Bear on My Chair Tickets

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