There's a Bear on My Chair
They’re a mischievous pair, are the mouse and the bear… pull up a seat for puppets aplenty and lots of laughs as Ross Collins’ books come alive on stage.
Poor Mouse! A Bear has settled in his favourite chair and it isn’t big enough to share.
Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear, but nothing seems to work. Before long, the tables are turned, and Bear finds himself with an unwelcome guest of his own … the cheeky Mouse won’t leave his house!
In this visually enchanting stage adaptation of Ross Collins’ much-loved books, which are bursting with character and invention, puppeteer Toby Olié (Spirited Away, Animal Farm and War Horse) brings Bear and Mouse to life with the magic of puppetry.
Returning to the Southbank Centre this Christmas, There’s a Bear on My Chair is the perfect festive treat for families – a heartwarming, funny and enchanting theatrical experience for children and grown-ups to treasure together.
Based on the books There’s a Bear on My Chair and There’s a Mouse in My House by Ross Collins, licensed by Nosy Crow Limited and adapted for stage and directed by Toby Olié.
Presented by Fuel in association with the Southbank Centre.
Captioned:
- All performances
Relaxed:
- All performances except 11 December
BSL:
- Sunday, 20th December, 10:30am
- Monday, 28th December, 10.30am
Important Information
Haze and flashing lights are used in this performance.Age Restrictions
Ages 2-7. Every adult and child needs a ticket, except babes in arms aged under 18 months.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Fri 11th December 2026 until Sun 3rd January 2027.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
10.30am
Wed
10.30am
Thu
10.30am
Fri
10.30am
1.30pm
Sat
10.30am
1.30pm
Sun
10.30am
1.30pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall Details
Bus routes: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, RV1, X68
Night buses: N1, N68, N171, N343, N381
Nearest rail: Waterloo Or Waterloo East
Tube lines: Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo
Nearest tube: Waterloo
Car park: National Theatre car park (330 metres) and APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park (490 metres)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Bar
Disabled toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Queen Elizabeth Hall Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
There's a Bear on My Chair
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Lambeth, London
Running until: Sun 3rd January 2027
Running time: 55min.