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26/05/2026
If you haven’t managed to make it to see our incredible production of The Name, do get a ticket. The show is a rare chance to see a piece of work from a living Nobel Laureate.
An eerie, heartbreaking and beautiful piece, played by a fantastic ensemble and directed with detail by Simon Usher, The Name will play until June 6th.
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Tickets in bio.
12/05/2026
THE MOTHER.
Valerie Gogan plays The Mother. The Mother avoids confrontation, but never loses control. Beneath her calm domestic exterior lies a quiet resistance to change.
Valerie is a Scottish actress who made her film debut in Dangerous Liaisons. She later starred in One More Kiss and Heart of the High Country, and had a major recurring role in the BBC series Hamish Macbeth. On stage, she has worked with The Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre and in London’s West End, appearing in, among others, A Doll’s House, Les liaisons dangereuses, The Rehearsal and The Secret Rapture.
13/04/2026
The TR[IA]L begins tomorrow.
Tickets in bio.
10/04/2026
Delighted by this 4 star review!
Compelling performances and inventive staging refresh Alan Bennett’s seminal monologues, carrying the audience to devastating depths.
09/04/2026
Good to see our audience enjoying the garden pre show tonight! 🥂
04/04/2026
Thrilled that won the award for Best Solo Performance from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle. Tonight is the last performance!
An acclaimed solo performance makes its international debut at the White Bear Theatre — a haunting, story-driven piece rooted in history, belief, and consequence.
Written & performed by Robert Bailey, this 65-minute show follows Reverend Brand, a post–Civil War preacher emerging from the Appalachian mountains to deliver a powerful testimony shaped by war, poverty, disease, and religious fervour.
Blending storytelling, multiple characters, and traditional songs passed through generations, the piece explores moral conviction, extremism, and the personal destruction it can leave behind — with striking relevance to today.
📅 31st March – 4th April 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat, 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £12 concessions
⏱ 65 minutes
🔗 https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/in-some-dark-valley
04/04/2026
Welcome to the ClearMind research facility. Subject is safe, secure, steady. Trial will proceed in controlled environment as planned.
TR[IA]L starts in 10 days.
Get your tickets to watch now.
03/04/2026
Playing for 2 more nights only!
An acclaimed solo performance makes its international debut at the White Bear Theatre — a haunting, story-driven piece rooted in history, belief, and consequence.
Written & performed by Robert Bailey, this 65-minute show follows Reverend Brand, a post–Civil War preacher emerging from the Appalachian mountains to deliver a powerful testimony shaped by war, poverty, disease, and religious fervour.
Blending storytelling, multiple characters, and traditional songs passed through generations, the piece explores moral conviction, extremism, and the personal destruction it can leave behind — with striking relevance to today.
📅 31st March – 4th April 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat, 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £12 concessions
⏱ 65 minutes
🔗 https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/in-some-dark-valley
01/04/2026
Last few chances to watch IN SOME DARK VALLEY at the White Bear
An acclaimed solo performance makes its international debut at the White Bear Theatre — a haunting, story-driven piece rooted in history, belief, and consequence.
Written & performed by Robert Bailey, this 65-minute show follows Reverend Brand, a post–Civil War preacher emerging from the Appalachian mountains to deliver a powerful testimony shaped by war, poverty, disease, and religious fervour.
Blending storytelling, multiple characters, and traditional songs passed through generations, the piece explores moral conviction, extremism, and the personal destruction it can leave behind — with striking relevance to today.
📅 31st March – 4th April 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat, 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £12 concessions
⏱ 65 minutes
🔗 https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/in-some-dark-valley
29/03/2026
Two women meet again in the early hours of the morning in a quiet hotel bar after more than twenty-five years apart. What first appears to be a chance encounter gradually reveals itself to be something more intentional.
As the night unfolds, buried memories and unresolved tensions surface, forcing both women to confront the past and the choices that shaped their lives.
📅 17–28 March 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £13 concessions
🔗 Tickets: https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/the-dawn-of-reckoning
26/03/2026
IN SOME DARK VALLEY
An acclaimed solo performance makes its international debut at the White Bear Theatre — a haunting, story-driven piece rooted in history, belief, and consequence.
Written & performed by Robert Bailey, this 65-minute show follows Reverend Brand, a post–Civil War preacher emerging from the Appalachian mountains to deliver a powerful testimony shaped by war, poverty, disease, and religious fervour.
Blending storytelling, multiple characters, and traditional songs passed through generations, the piece explores moral conviction, extremism, and the personal destruction it can leave behind — with striking relevance to today.
📅 31st March – 4th April 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat, 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £12 concessions
⏱ 65 minutes
🔗 https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/in-some-dark-valley
16/03/2026
Two women meet again in the early hours of the morning in a quiet hotel bar after more than twenty-five years apart. What first appears to be a chance encounter gradually reveals itself to be something more intentional.
As the night unfolds, buried memories and unresolved tensions surface, forcing both women to confront the past and the choices that shaped their lives.
📅 17–28 March 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat 7:30pm
🎟 £17 / £13 concessions
🔗 Tickets: https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/the-dawn-of-reckoning
13/03/2026
Delighted to see this White Bear Transfer to The Other Palace doing so well!
04/03/2026
Savage at the White Bear Theatre is already receiving outstanding reviews.
⭐ 5 Stars — Pink Prince Theatre
⭐ 5 Stars — Forever With Pride
⭐ 4 Stars — The Spy in the Stalls
⭐ 4 Stars — The Q***r GB
⭐ 4 Stars — Plays To See
⭐ 4 Stars — Last Minute Theatre Tickets
⭐ 4 Stars — Q***r Guru
⭐ 4 Stars — Everything Theatre
⭐ 4 Stars — The Tea With Kelvin
⭐ 4 Stars — London Born and Bred 
“It’s important, it’s heartbreaking, and it’s a five-star triumph.” — Pink Prince Theatre 
“a compelling, intriguing, taut and reflective show flawlessly done.” — Forever With Pride 
“Searingly tender… heart-breaking and savage.” — The Spy in the Stalls 
📆 25th February – 15th March 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat | 7:30pm • Sun | 4:00pm
🎟️ £18 Standard / £14 Concessions
Book Tickets:
https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/savage
01/03/2026
Delighted by the nominations and reviews for Savage. Tickets selling fast!
📆 25th February – 15th March 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat | 7:30 pm, Sun | 4:00 pm
🎟️ £18 Standard / £14 Concessions (plus booking fee)
⏱️ Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins (inc 15 min interval)
⚠️ Advisory 18+ due to themes and nudity
📍 White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Rd, London SE11 4DJ
Book Tickets: https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/savage
14/02/2026
Savage is coming soon to the White Bear Theatre.
Set against the backdrop of the N**i occupation of Copenhagen in World War II, Savage follows Zack and Nikolai, a couple whose lives are brutally shattered when a N**i physician, Dr Carl Vaernet, claims to have discovered a “cure” for homosexuality. Nikolai is arrested, interrogated and subjected to medical experimentation while Zack is released due to diplomatic immunity. Vaernet’s work sees him sent to Germany before being returned to Denmark and later escaping prosecution after the war. After Denmark’s liberation, Zack and Nikolai try to rebuild their lives and rekindle their love. This powerful new play exposes a heartbreaking love story set within a forgotten and savage chapter of history, with themes that still resonate today. 
📆 25th February – 15th March 2026
⏰ Tue–Sat | 7:30 pm, Sun | 4:00 pm 
🎟️ £18 Standard / £14 Concessions (plus booking fee) 
⏱️ Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins (inc 15 min interval) 
⚠️ Advisory 18+ due to themes and nudity 
📍 White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Rd, London SE11 4DJ 
Book Tickets: https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/savage 
12/02/2026
🌟 NEW ASSESSORS’ CHOICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
We’re excited to unveil that Learning How To Dive at White Bear Theatre has just been recognised as an OffWestEnd Assessors’ Choice!
Show: Learning How To Dive
Venue: White Bear Theatre
Dates: 10 February – 21 February 2026
Type: Play
🎟️ Check out this show and others on our brand new website! new.offwestend.com (link in bio)
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BUT WAIT! Don’t miss out on independent theatre biggest event of the year…��
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Central Hall Westminster · 30 March 2026
Tickets on sale now → link in bio
https://www.todaytix.com/london/shows/46173
http://dlvr.it/TQw4Pz
05/02/2026
Learning How to Dive which has its world premier run at The White Bear Theatre, Kennington, London from 10-21 February 2026.
https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/learning-how-to-dive
📆 10-21 February 2026
with one week til opening night we wanted to thank (again!) Hallmark Catering , who we’re delighted to be partnering with for our production of Learning How to Dive. Their generosity and support for this production is very much appreciated! In other news - have you booked your tickets yet!? ... with a good few nights already sold out - now is the time! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk
https://hallmarkcatering.com
White Bear Theatre
25/01/2026
🎭 Fourplay at White Bear Theatre — a tightly written one-act dark comedy about two seemingly ordinary couples whose dinner party unravels into a theatre of civilised veneers cracking under pressure, sharp dialogue and psychological tension in an intimate fringe setting. 
📆 28th – 30th January 2026
⏰ Wed – Thurs | 7:30 pm | Fri 1:30 pm
🎟️ £10 Standard (+ £1 booking fee) 
🔗 https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/fourplay 
Address
138 Kennington Park Road
London
SE11 4DJ
Located in Kennington Park Road, this venue is easily accessible by several public transport options. The nearest underground station is Oval, which is only a few minutes' walk away. Alternatively, the Vauxhall underground station is within walking distance.
If you prefer driving, there are parking options nearby. On-street parking may be available, but it can be limited and expensive. There are also several car parks located in the area.
Please note that there is no specific mention of a "White Bear Theatre" in the directions provided above.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 11:59pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
The White Bear Theatre, located on Kennington Park Road in London, is a must-visit for theatre enthusiasts. Established in 1988, the theatre has been showcasing new writing and Lost Classics to audiences for over three decades. The theatre's commitment to promoting emerging talent and unique productions is evident in their upcoming shows. From the 8th to 16th of July 2023, the Exchange Theatre will be hosting their French speaking drama classes with Enfin en Scène 2 IN FRENCH at the White Bear Theatre. This festival includes four productions, including Le Révizor and Les Bonnes de Jean Genet, that promise to captivate audiences with their innovative storytelling and exceptional performances. In addition to this, the theatre will also be presenting a modern retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein from May 19th onwards. With its focus on showcasing new talent and unique productions, the White Bear Theatre is a must-visit for anyone looking for an unforgettable theatrical experience in London.
