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Outdoor Theatre- Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape?

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Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.

Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself!

How will they ever escape? Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time? And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds?

Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of fun for all the family.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £17.00
Child 3-16 years£13.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family 1 Adult, 3 Children£43.00
Family 2 adults, 2 children£47.00
Family 2 adults, 3 children£60.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Accessible parking bays. Level access to courtyard. Accessible WCs with baby/toddler changing areas.

Meeting point

Meet in the Courtyard outside the tearoom.

Suitability for children

Perfect for families

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable for an outdoor evening performance. Picnics with rugs or low-backed picnic chairs; no BBQs, naked flames, high-backed chairs or picnic tables please.

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