White Bear Theatre

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Independent fringe theatre and theatre-hire venue in Kennington, London, presenting performances and supporting theatre makers.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-08

The White Bear Theatre is a 50-seat theatre above the White Bear Bar, Restaurant & Garden. Founded in 1989, it presents mostly new work, physical theatre, occasional revivals and events, and offers theatre hire, rehearsal space and production support.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-08

To develop theatre makers and support companies at all stages of producing and presenting work, from early development through opening night and beyond.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Michael Kingsbury — Founder, Artistic Director. The team also includes Silvester Design for administration, website and social media, and Chuma Emembolu as Lighting and Technical Associate.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-08

https://whitebeartheatre.co.uk

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Informative, welcoming and promotional, with an emphasis on accessibility, support and the quality of the venue and its productions.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-08

1989

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Kennington, London, UK; the theatre is two minutes from Kennington tube station and located above the White Bear Bar, Restaurant & Garden.

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Provides an affordable, well-equipped central London venue for theatre performances, events, rehearsals and productions, together with guidance, marketing support and access to press and industry contacts.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Presenting theatre performances and events
• Theatre hire for productions and events
• Rehearsal space provision
• Production advice and support from development to opening night
• PR and marketing support through social media and press contacts
• State-of-the-art sound, lighting and technical facilities

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Theatre performances and show listings
• Theatre hire
• Rehearsal space
• Production and event support
• Pre-show food and drink offerings through the White Bear bar and restaurant

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-08

The theatre advertises competitive hire rates, may agree to box-office splits, offers free rehearsal space for longer runs and low rentals for shorter runs. Specific prices are not stated.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Performing arts, theatre and live events

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Theatre audiences; theatre makers; production companies; companies presenting new, devised or physical theatre; event organisers; and performers seeking a venue or rehearsal space.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Theatre companies and independent theatre makers producing new work, devised or physical theatre, revivals, comedy nights or other small-scale events who need an affordable, well-equipped central London venue with production and promotional support.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Staging new or devised theatre productions
• Presenting physical theatre and occasional revivals
• Holding comedy nights and other events
• Hiring a 50-seat theatre for a production
• Using rehearsal space for longer or shorter runs
• Receiving production, PR and marketing support
• Booking theatre performances and joining the mailing list for upcoming shows

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Access to a central London, Zone 1 theatre venue near Kennington tube
• A 50-person performance space with soundproofing, air conditioning and technical equipment
• Support in developing and mounting productions
• Promotion through social media and a local and national database
• Access to a press list of more than 1,000 press and industry contacts
• Potentially free rehearsal space for longer runs or low-cost rentals for shorter runs