Threatened by bankruptcy, fishing trawler THE VIOLET's crew are forced to battle each other's egos, their 'lives' and a relentless storm. Risk life or go home with nothing? Salted with sea and tears, passionately told, dynamically performed.

Storytelling at its best.

Delightful and Powerful.

16th Feb -13th Mar Venue: Holden Street Theatres – The Studio

Compelled by the threat of bankruptcy, fishing trawler 'The Violet' and its mismatched crew are forced out into treacherous weather. Competing against the overpowering force of nature, the tribulations of life with the opposite sex and each other's egos. Will they lose more than a way of life? The Bracingly physical tragic comedy, Bound.

“a young company of real promise…performed with real dynamism” Lyn Gardner (The Guardian)

Bear Trap is an innovative theatre company producing dynamic new work. Formed by graduates of East 15’s acclaimed Contemporary Theatre course, Bear Trap interrogates real drama through a collision of classical story telling, visual flair and traditional song.

Bear Trap’s debut show Bound achieved critical success during its sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, winning a host of awards including; Fringe First, Herald Angel, Herald Little Devil, the Methuen Drama and NSDF Emerging Artists Competition, and the Holden Street Theatres Award.

“bursting with fresh talent” The Times