The Bear and the Piano

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This beautifully-illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure was first brought to the big screen in 2017, in a film specially commissioned by Carrot Productions. Perfectly capturing the essence of the original book, it proved an instant hit with audiences of all ages.

With music by Daniel Whibley, played live by our wonderful orchestra, and a narration recorded by superstar Joanna Lumley, this entrancing creation has quickly become a favourite with both audiences and musicians alike.

"One of the most beautiful performances we have ever seen"

"Stunning story and music"

"I have never seen children so enthralled listening to an orchestra"

Enchanting storytelling

The Bear and the Piano

One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods.

The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind.

The Bear and the Piano has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones' Children's Book Prize for Best Illustrated Book in 2016.

The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle

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Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him.

Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend?

Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.