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Our 2026 Season at the Bear Pit Theatre
Terry Pratchett’s infamous city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60-foot fire-breathing dragon, summoned by a secret society of malcontented tradesmen. Defending Ank-Morpork against this threat is the entire, underpaid, undervalued City Night Watch – a drunken and world-weary Captain, a cowardly and overweight Sergeant, a small opportunistic Corporal of dubious parentage…and their newest recruit, Lance Constable Carrot, who is upright, literal, law-abiding and keen. Aiding them in their fight for truth, justice and the Ankh-Morporkian way are a small swamp dragon and the Librarian of Unseen University (who just happens to be an orang-utan).
This amateur production of Guards! Guards
is adapted by Stephen Briggs
From the Discworld® novel by Terry Pratchett®
‘Discworld’ and’Terry Pratchett’ are registered trademarks.
21 – 24 October
LADIES DOWN UNDER
by Amanda Whittington
Ladies Down Under is the middle play of Amanda Whittington’s ‘Ladies’ trilogy. The other two being ‘Ladies Day’ & ‘Ladies Unleashed’ as performed by Hull Truck Theatre Company.
In ‘Ladies Down Under’ we follow the four girls to Australia for the trip of a lifetime, spending their winnings. Jan is planning to meet up with her boyfriend Joe whilst Shelley dreams of luxury and glamour.
After a bit of R&R on the Gold Coast they decide to go native and camp out under the stars at Uluru. Shelley soon discovers there’s more on offer than posh hotels, stunning beaches and sun-kissed surfers, Jan meets up with Joe and Pearl finds that she’s got a mountain of her own to climb.
The penultimate scene at the Mardi Gras in Sydney is where Linda discovers hidden talents of her own and the scene is heartwarming, outrageously funny & entertaining.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
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Tickets are £15 Full Price and £13 concessions. Students in full time education may purchase tickets at £7.50, but must be able to show student ID if requested.
Tickets are on sale online until 90 minutes before the performance. If there are still tickets available, these may be purchased on the door.
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