What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey an' a' that? Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine, A man's a man for a' that.

Robert Burns


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Wojtek the Bear


Wojtek the Bear

Start/End Date(s)
06 June 2012
09 June 2012
Wed 6 - Fri 8 Jun, 7.30pm and Sat 9 Jun, 3pm & 7.30pm (1hr 30mins)


Venue

SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE

43 - 45 High Street
EH1 1SR

Information
The extraordinary story of Wojtek, the loveable Polish bear who fought at The Battle of Monte Cassino in World War 2, and the man who met and mothered him. Together in an emotive journey from the Soviet Gulag and Persia to the Middle East, Italy and Scotland, they engage in conflict and try to survive in post-war Britain. Theatre Objektiv’s stellar ensemble bring Raymond Raszkowski Ross’s tale of love and loyalty, war and peace, heroism and hope alive under the direction of Corinne Harris. Total theatre with live music. Age 12+

Ticketing
Ticket at Venue

Prices/Concessions
£9/£7

Further Information
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com


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