White Bear Theatre, Fringe theatre in Kennington, London, United Kingdom.
Description
White Bear Theatre is a fringe theatre in Kennington located within a pub building, featuring a small black box performance space that holds around 50 people. The setting creates an intimate environment where performers and audiences sit close together.
History
The theatre was established in 1988 and became known for presenting new writing alongside historical dramatic works within London's pub theatre circuit. Its founding helped foster experimental theatre in unconventional venues.
Culture
The venue focuses on staging forgotten or overlooked plays, introducing audiences to works by playwrights such as John Osborne and Thomas Dekker that rarely appear on modern stages. This commitment shapes how visitors experience theatre here and draws people interested in exploring dramatic traditions beyond the mainstream.
Practical
The venue sits within a pub building just two minutes walk from Kennington Underground Station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the pub before or after performances, combining theatre with a social outing.
Did you know?
The venue received the Empty Space Peter Brook Award in 2012, recognizing its role in supporting new and experimental theatrical forms. This honour highlights how it has shaped British independent theatre.
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