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Man or Bear is a fast-moving, darkly comic new play about fear, friendship and survival inspired by the viral question: Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear? Blending kitchen sink realism, music and bold physical sequences, it follows three generations of women in the lead up to an act of violence. Rather than centreing the perpetrator, the play turns its focus to women's resilience, humour and solidarity, offering a poetic and unsettling reflection on modern day misogyny. Director: Ursula Martinez. Performers: Lesley Ewen, Amaia Naima Aguinaga, Katie Hurley.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Man or Bear is by Katie Hurley and Sarah Hehir in association with Croydonites, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.