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Presented by Tenterhooks

Hercules the Bear

Sat 11 Oct | 2pm
6+ yrs
£9.50 (standard) | £6 (concession) | £5 Local Links

Hercules The Bear is inspired by the incredible true story of a 10-foot grizzly bear raised in Scotland by human parents. Hercules eats cooked meals at the dinner table, swims in the swimming pool and even tours in a wrestling show!

But one day, while filming an advert on the islands of Uist, Hercules swims out to sea and disappears. The army is called, locals are told to stay indoors and experts say it is only a matter of time before this starving grizzly bear will attack.

Everyone thinks Hercules has returned to his wild side, but can he prove them wrong?

Hercules' life story is unbelievable, but it really happened. Right here in Scotland. Read more about the story in The List.

For audiences aged 6+ yrs and their adults.

Presented by Tenterhooks, supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland Extended Programme Fund. In partnership with Manipulate Arts, The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre and Visible Fictions.

Additional info

Saturday 11 October 2025 at 2pm 

Age recommendation: 6yrs+

Captioning is available for the show at Platform. Tenterhooks will provide equipment and have hard copy instructions on how to use it. However, audiences can download the app in advance,  ready to use on the day of the performance. See details here.

The Platform Cafe Bar is open Monday - Saturday from 9.30am - 2.30pm and for the majority of evening/special events. Details here.

Platform is fully accessible - read more here. There is free car parking directly outside venue.

Click here for information on ticket pricing for this show - including Local Links and concessions.

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