Three people stand shoulder to shoulder in front of a gray backdrop, looking ahead with serious, concerned expressions. Behind them, dramatic shadows form the silhouette of a bear, creating a tense, symbolic atmosphere that suggests hidden fears or looming threats.
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Man or Bear

A funny, fierce play inspired by the viral question
Wed 7 Oct 2026
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Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?'

Inspired by the viral question that sparked a global conversation, Man or Bear is a fast-moving, darkly comic new play about fear, friendship and survival. Blending kitchen-sink realism with movement and music, it follows a mother and teenage daughter who seek refuge with a stranger. And then there's the bear.

Funny, fierce and devastating, Man or Bear shines a light on the stories women tell, the friendships they forge and the resilience they summon to survive in an increasingly dangerous world.

Created by Katie Hurley and Sarah Hehir | Directed by Ursula Martinez

'a frank and fierce show fuelled by raw anger...while delicately celebrating the power of female friendship' ★★★★ The Stage

Presented by Katie Hurley and Sarah Hehir in association with Croydonites

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'Entertaining and utterly terrifying in equal measures'
A Young(ish) Perspective
'A darkly devastating and powerful play'
Edinburgh Reviews
'Frank and fierce'
The Stage
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Katie Hurley: Creator, Performer & Producer Sarah Hehir: Creator & Writer Ursula Martinez: Director & Dramaturg Amaia Naima Aguinaga: Performer Lesley Ewen: Performer Anna Arthur (Croydonites): Producer (Edinburgh) Nevena Stojkov: Movement Director Jovana Backovic: Sound Designer Imogen Clarke: Lighting Designer Moa Johansson: Designer Millie Graham: Technical Stage Manager Madelaine Moore: Associate Director