Opens 9 Dec FamilyChristmas

There's a Bear on My Chair

at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre)

Queen Elizabeth Hall and around

The Sherlock Holmes pub, Charing Cross, London — Near Queen Elizabeth Hall: The Sherlock Holmes pub, about 10 min walkPhoto: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London — Near Queen Elizabeth Hall: Horse Guards, about 12 min walkPhoto: Phillip Perry, CC BY-SA 2.0

Australia House, Strand, London — Near Queen Elizabeth Hall: Australia House, about 13 min walkPhoto: Gazamp, CC BY-SA 4.0

National Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London — Near Queen Elizabeth Hall: National Portrait Gallery, about 14 min walkPhoto: Matt Harrop, CC BY-SA 2.0

Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London — Near Queen Elizabeth Hall: Cecil Court, about 15 min walkPhoto: Daniel X. O'Neil, CC BY 2.0

Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance.

About the show

A children's show based on the picture book, at the Southbank Centre.

At a glance

Dates: Opens 9 Dec 2026 · booking to 3 Jan 2027
Theatre: Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre)

Run dates last checked 18 Oct 2026 against the theatre's published listings. Productions can close, extend or change cast at short notice, so confirm dates with the theatre or an official seller before you book.

Good to know

Where is There's a Bear on My Chair playing?

There's a Bear on My Chair plays at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre), London.

What is the nearest station to Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre)?

Waterloo. Use our journey planner for live directions from where you are starting.

When is There's a Bear on My Chair on?

It was listed as opening on 9 Dec 2026 and booking to 3 Jan 2027 when we checked (18 Oct 2026). Dates can change, so confirm with the theatre before you travel.

Arrival times, intervals, dress codes, food and drink and how to buy tickets safely work much the same across London theatres: see our London theatre FAQ and ticket guide.