New play comes to Galloway

A BRAND new play exploring the incredible true story of Scotland's most famous bear is coming to Galloway next week.

Inspired by the unbelievable life story of the ten-foot grizzly raised in Stirlingshire by human parents, Hercules the Bear aims to introduce it to a whole new generation.

Tenterhooks' theatre company will be at the Catstrand centre in New Galloway on Tuesday night.

Starring Ben Winger and Diane Thornton as Hercules’ beloved parents, trainers and bear enthusiasts Andy and Maggie Robin, with Suzie Ferguson as Hercules, it's a show for the whole family.

Commenting ahead of Tuesday's performance, the cast said : “It’s such a joy to be bringing the story of Hercules, Andy, and Maggie to Scottish stages - and we’re so pleased to have Maggie’s blessing and for her to join us at various points throughout the tour. Hercules is truly a contemporary Scottish folk hero, so it’s a real honour to be able to introduce him to a whole new generation across the country."