Soho Theatre: 'Bears in Space' with 'Game of Thrones' star Jack Gleeson

Note this event has sold out but the run is extended and we have 2 more dates:

15th August at 2.30pm (Saturday) (https://www.meetup.com/Lets-Do-London/events/224554277/)

22nd August at 2.30pm (also Saturday) (https://www.meetup.com/Lets-Do-London/events/224554302/)

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‘Razor-sharp ridiculousness, a dry self-awareness - truly great.' Fest Mag

Ready for something a bit different?

How about a play that follows two bears in a space ship who have just thawed from cryogenic stasis?

Using puppetry, comic skills and music, "Bears in Space" will consider the perils and wonders of a journey across space and time.

The only limits are your own imagination.

Reviews are out and it already has cult status!

The Upcoming (http://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2015/08/06/bears-in-space-at-the-soho-theatre-review/): 'A masterpiece. The perfect example of how sheer imagination and theatrical ingenuity can come together to tell a story which, though absolutely absurd, is consistently engaging, thought-provoking and, at times, moving.'

The Stage (https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2015/bears-space/): 'Puppetry, music, comedy and theatre are thrown together in what proves to be a wonderfully funny London debut for this exciting young company'

Time Out (http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/bears-in-space): 'A batshit-crazy comedy puppet show. Like nothing else you’ll see in London at the moment. The cast gleefully embrace the makeshift madness and take us on a riotous, hilarious, trippy journey to infinity and beyond.'

The Irish Post (http://www.irishpost.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-review-bears-in-space-starring-game-of-thrones-jack-gleeson): 'It’s The Muppet Show meets Star Wars with a dash of The Mighty Boosh, all vaguely trippy and really, truly funny.'

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This critically praised production is boosted by Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson.

He turned down blockbuster movie roles to have fun with this show.

Usual cost for the 80 minute performance is £16.

Or £14 for students/unwaged

With Let's Do London - including paypal fees - only £11.50

Up to 30 at this event

We have guaranteed this price in advance, exclusively for group members.

CAST / SHOW

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Starring Jack Gleeson / Aaron Heffernan / Cameron McCauley / Eoghan Quinn

The show centres around two cosmonaut bears on a spaceship hurtling toward the impossibly distant limits of the universe.

And watch out for the villainous beings who chase them!

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SEATS

The play is presented in the Soho Upstairs, an intimate performing space.

Seating is unallocated; all seats have a great view.

Starts: 7.15pm, running time 80 minutes

Our group will meet at the venue beforehand. You're very welcome to join us for drinks after the show.

Soho Theatre bar remains open after midnight.

REVIEWS FOR "BEARS IN SPACE"

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‘Definitely one of the must-sees of this year’s Fringe, a puppet show with the surreal sensibilities of Paul Foot or the Mighty Boosh. Great things are no doubt on the cards for this troupe.’ EdFest Mag

‘Truly great. It may be “literally a show about bears in space”, but Bears is simply so much more.’ Fest Mag

JACK GEESON - FROM DAILY TELEGRAPH ARTICLE

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"The allure of Hollywood is strong – but not, apparently, as strong as the allure of performing a play at London's Soho Theatre. Jack Gleeson, who played King Joffrey in the HBO drama Game of Thrones, has revealed how he turned down roles in blockbusters in order to focus on the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company.

Gleeson, 23, told the Evening Standard: "The offers came in, but I just had a lack of desire to do a big action movie.

"My real interest is in creating something from the ground up. I never say never to anything, but for the time being I get far more fulfilment from being part of a project that I have helped create and have more of a stake in."

Bears in Space, a comedy theatre production featuring puppets, was well-received when it debuted in Edinburgh last year."

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SOHO THEATRE

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'Its cool blue neon lights, front-of-house café and late-night shows may blend it into the Soho landscape, but since taking up residence on Dean Street in 2000 Soho Theatre has made quite a name for itself.' Time Out

Bang in the creative heart of London, Soho Theatre is a major new writing theatre and a writers’ development organisation of national significance. With a programme spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret and writers’ events and home to a lively bar, Soho Theatre owns its own Central London venue. Under the joint leadership of Soho’s Artistic Director Steve Marmion and Executive Director Mark Godfrey, Soho Theatre now welcomes 167,000 people a year.

The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square.

The bar/cafe is open from 9.30am – 1am, Monday to Saturday.

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