Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear the Musical! at the National Theatre

Based on the hilariously anarchic, award-winning children’s books, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! promises to be an all-singing, all-dancing, occasionally-burping extravaganza for children and adults alike.

Who likes bears? Everyone likes bears! Well, not quite everyone... Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals and fun of any kind – so when a big bear called Padlock strolls into town, trouble can’t be far off. Can nine-year-old Polly and her band of misfit friends help Padlock escape the villain’s evil clutches?

Full of outlandish characters and joyful, utterly idiotic songs

This production is definitely not your average family fare.

Don’t miss the free family activities in the foyer one hour before each 2pm performance.

Based on the beloved book by Andy Stanton

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Inventive, mischievous and thrilling - this is how you do a kids' show” – The Times

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Endlessly inventive - a bear-illiant musical adaptation” – The Stage

★ ★ ★ ★ “Oodles of fun. This triumphantly weird new musical will please adults and kids alike” – Time Out