Name: Benji and Balu: Their Rescue Story
Start: 2025-11-28T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-28T21:30:00+00:00
Location: 1Leisure Medina Theatre

This November, the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary invites you to a special fundraising evening at Medina Theatre featuring the story of our latest arrivals, two European brown bears called Benji and Balu, who were rescued from Azerbaijan in June.
During a series of fascinating talks and presentations from members of the Wildheart team, you will hear more about why the Sanctuary decided to rescue bears, how we prepared for their arrival, and which threats European brown bears face in their natural habitat. Every aspect of Benji and Balu’s incredible journey will be explored, from their origins as ‘restaurant bears’ to the amazing progress they have made since arriving on the Isle of Wight!
You can book this event on the Medina Theatre website by clicking the link below:
➡️ https://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/events/benji-and-balu-their-rescue-story/
More information:
🐻 Benji and Balu: Their Rescue Story
📆 Friday 28th November, 19:30 to 21:30 (doors open at 19:00)
📍 Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2EW
🎟️ Tickets cost £20 per person (plus booking fee)
❗ Please note: some parts of this event will include sensitive content which may not be appropriate for younger viewers, such as the description of animal parts relating to the illegal wildlife trade.