LAST CHANCE TO SEE F*CK THE POLAR BEARS AT THE BUSH THEATRE
- Run ends 24 October 2015
- Two weeks left to see Tanya Ronder’s world premiere, directed by Caroline Byrne
F*CK THE POLAR BEARS is a raucous new environmental comedy about a family with the world at their feet, but plagued by the everyday hypocrisies and First World Problems of a prosperous life.
The cast for this world premiere production of F*CK THE POLAR BEARS by Tanya Ronder is: Jon Foster, Salóme R Gunnarsdóttir, Susan Stanley and Andrew Whipp. The production opened at the Bush Theatre in September 2015.
Gordon and Serena have worked hard to get where they are. He’s on the verge of a massive promotion at an energy company. She’s preparing for a move into the house of their dreams. The family appear to be cooking on gas.
But behind their perfect front door, light bulbs are blowing, the drains keep blocking, and a phone inexplicably refuses to charge. Not to mention that daughter Rachel’s adored toy polar bear is nowhere to be found.
As Gordon chases the spectres behind these mysterious events, he spirals out of control and the family are forced to ask whether the life they desire is worth its cost.
Tanya Ronder’s adaptations for theatre include Dara and Liolà (National Theatre); Macbett(RSC); Filumena and Blood Wedding (Almeida); Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, 02 and USA tour; Vernon God Little (Olivier nomination for Best New Play, What’s on Stage nom. for Best New Comedy) and Peribanez (Young Vic). Vernon God Little was revived by the Young Vic in 2011 as part of their anniversary season. Her first original play Table (National Theatre) opened the Shed to critical acclaim in 2013. Films include the short, King Bastard (dir Rufus Norris). Tanya is currently developing a series for BBC, Big Amy, with co-writer Deborah Bruce.
Caroline Byrne’s directing credits include Electra (RWCMD, Cardiff), Eclipsed (Gate Theatre), Gate 35 Gala (Louise Blouin Foundation), Leaving Home Party (Farnham Maltings Tour), By Mr Farquhar (UK City of Culture 2013), Text Messages (Project, Dublin), Shakespeare in a Suitcase (co-directed with Tim Crouch for RSC),The Recovery Position (Lion and Unicorn),Twizzler Soaked Ecstasy (devised, Bernhard Theatre Studio), The Children (Embassy Theatre), Attempts on her Life (Durham Theatre, Berkeley, USA). As Assistant Director: Adler and Gibb (Royal Court), Wendy and Peter Pan (RSC) and King Lear (RSC Tour). As Associate Director at the Gate Theatre (2014/15): Grounded and Purple Heart.
F*CK THE POLAR BEARS will be followed in the Bush’s autumn season by the annual festival of new writing, RADAR 2015 (11-26 November).
LISTINGS
11 September – 24 October 2015
F*CK THE POLAR BEARS
By Tanya Ronder
Mon to Sat at 7.30pm
2.30pm Saturday matinees
2.30pm Wednesday matinees
Ticket prices:
Evenings: £20
- £12.50 concessions (registered unemployed and disabled)
- £15.50 for Senior Citizens
- £12.50 for students/under 26s
- 10% off for Bush Local members
Previews: £15.50
- £10.50 concessions (registered unemployed and disabled)
- £12.50 for Senior Citizens
- £10.50 for students/under 26s
- £12.50 for Bush Local members
Matinees: £15
- £10.00 concessions (registered unemployed and disabled)
- £10.00 for students/under 26s
- £10.00 for Senior Citizens
- 10% off for Bush Local members
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