The White Bear Theatre was founded by Michael Kingsbury in 1989 and has helped develop some of the countries leading theatre makers including Joe Penhall, Sharon Horgan and Dennis Kelly. It has also hosted work by a new generation of practitioners including Ruby Thomas, Poleroid Theatre, The Ugly Sisters and Martha Watson Allpress.
The White Bear Theatre has received numerous awards including Timeout Best Fringe Theatre, Peter Brook - Empty Space Award for Best Fringe Theatre.