In Katy’s office everything is perfect. Perfect people, intrinsically entwined, working together as one big happy family. There is only one problem. Her. 

Cold, cutting and out of control, Katy is one team-building lunch away from tearing the whole office apart, personalised mugs and all. 

She is heading straight for rock bottom, with a line of burnt bridges blazing behind her. But what sent her on this downward spiral? And is there anyone left that can stop her from the impending crash landing?
 

Sun Bear is a one woman, dark comedy that mixes theatre and spoken word to explore the world of emotional abuse.

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Winner: Simple the Best Award - Gothenburg Fringe 2023

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Nominated:

Best Solo Performance in a Play - OFFIE 2024 Park Theatre

GEST Theatre Best in Fest Award - Gothenburg Fringe 2023

Hot Potato Award - Gothenburg Fringe 2023

Mind Blown Award - Gothenburg Fringe 2023

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Reviews:

"Brilliantly written and skilfully performed... Sun Bear is well worth a watch" ★★★★ - Theatre Weekly

"The writing is incredibly funny, sincere and heart breaking... Richardson does a phenomenal job" ★★★★ - A Young(ish) Perspective

 "A vividly written character study… Richardson’s performance is wide-ranging and insightful" ★★★★ - The Reviews Hub 

"An engaging piece of theatre from start to finish." ★★★★ -  LondonTheatre1

"A darkly funny insight into the impact of abusive relationships... testament to Richardson’s skill as both a writer and actor" ★★★★ -  Everything Theatre

"A hilarious opening monologue that would have you wishing you had her as a coworker" ★★★★ -  Paul In London

‘Gripping, captivating performance’ The Stage

‘It’s a brave and personal play… electric’ The Spy in the Stalls 

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Sun Bear was developed for an online showing in 2021 with the support of Axis:Ballymun and Arts Council Ireland.

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In 2023 Sun Bear went into development/rehearsals for the live production. Selected by the European Festival Fund for Emerging Artists to take part in a month long residency, Sarah partnered with Gothenburg Fringe to redevelop the show for its premier at Gothenburg Fringe 2023.

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Sun Bear returned to London in 2024,  making it's UK premiere at the Park Theatre, supported by the Royal Victoria Hall Foundation.