The Head That Bears

27th August 2025

Children’s Storytelling Comedy Show ‘The Head That Bears’

Writer & Director – Lewis Garvey
Assistant Director – Hollie Harrington

In the depths of the woods, four threadbare children upon a crown hanging from the highest branch. Each child desperate to claim it as their own, they begin to tell each other stories. Yet, as often happens, greed seeps through and twisted fables become far closer to home.

All the while blissfully unaware they are being watched, by Death and a big brown bear.

Originally winning the Minotaur Theatre Creative Writing Competition in 2014, Norfolk-Based Burnt Coffee Theatre Company are excited to welcome a new reworking of this Grimm and Grizzly comedy to the stage.

Suitable for ages 12+. Featuring graphic violence against puppets.

From Burnt Coffee: “We have two more wonderful productions taking to the stage this year, and we look forward to creating something magical with both old and new connections.”

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