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Whatever you are looking for – whether you are visiting the town or live in the area, we can help you. Just follow the links on this site to find out more.

Working together with the artistic
groups of Stratford upon Avon
to encourage local arts to flourish.

Founded in 2008, The Bear Pit brings together visual and performance arts groups in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon. This voluntary organisation strives to create a healthy and flourishing arts culture by fostering collaboration and working with its 30 groups to promote and support one another. Throughout the year, members offer a range of activities from exhibitions and writing circles to performances and concerts.

What's on
Whether you are planning a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon or live in the Warwickshire area, we can help you. Our comprehensive what’s on guide will give you details of theatre, music and fundraising events, art exhibitions and drama workshops throughout the year.

Follow the links to find out more about The Bear Pit, the arts groups it represents and what’s on in Stratford-upon-Avon. For a wider view on events occurring within Stratford upon Avon visit Guide2 Stratford upon Avon events.

On this Week:
Stratford Art Society
Thursday 10th  - Vivien Heffernan.
British Portraiture. An Illustrated talk

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On this Month:
The Studio Club
Thursday 21st - Acrylic Landscape Painting
Brian Steventon RBSA MBA

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27th – 31st January –The Phoenix Players
Cinderella a traditional family pantomime
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a comprehensive guide to the local arts scene in Stratford upon Avon
Latest News:
Sue Townsend's Comedy
Bazaar & Rummage
Mon 11th - Sat 16th June 2012 7:30pm United Reformed Church,
Stratford-upon-Avon Box Office:
01789 403416 (Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm)

NEW: download a the latest 'What's On' guide (pdf file)