Peter Rabbit & Friends
October 27
Four classic Beatrix Potter stories, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Tailor of Gloucestor,” “The Tale of Jeremy Fisher,” and “The Tale of Tom Kitten,” come to life in this mesmerizing puppet show, complete with Potter’s original text and live, original music. Various instruments, such as mandolin, violin, toy piano, and banjo, create the score and melodies behind each story. The set is filled with dynamic suitcases and trunks where levers are pulled and cranks are turned to reveal images that surprise and delight. Three charming performers interweave classic narration and puppetry with gentle interactive moments, recruiting the audience to join the adventure and encouraging young watchers to think about these iconic animal characters’ big emotions.
This handmade, lovingly crafted piece has been a popular favorite at Chicago Children’s Theatre since 2018. Over the past 5 years, the production has performed an annual run at home during the holidays (under the name Beatrix Potter’s Holiday Tea Party and A Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter & Friends) and has toured to local schools, libraries, and cultural institutions, as well as toured to various cities in China. 2024-2025 will be the production’s first national tour across North America.
