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A widow swears eternal devotion to her late husband – until an irate, blustering creditor arrives demanding repayment of a debt. What begins as just an impolite visitation erupts into a ferocious battle of wills, wits and wildly inconvenient desire. Slammed doors, smashed furniture and loaded pistols give way to something even more fierce: love, as a duel of honour spirals into a reckless courtship neither combatant can truly control. EGTG's energetic, fast-paced, destructive rendition of Chekhov’s comedy farce: The Bear revels in the thin line between loathing and longing – and the thrill of…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Bear is by Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE, 10 August to 15 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15.