The world premiere of the brand new family musical adventure, Where Is Peter Rabbit?(彼特兔在哪?) opens at the Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere on Monday 27 June 2016.

When renowned theatre set designer Roger Glossop and his theatre producer wife Charlotte Scott, owners of The World Of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction, approached Warne publishers and asked if Jemima Puddle-Duck could have a conversation with Beatrix Potter?! – Where Is Peter Rabbit? came to life. Based on Potter’s little books and five of her best loved animal characters: Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-Duck and the darker villainous Mr Todd, Where Is Peter Rabbit? musical adventure will capture Potter’s poetry, freshness and humour, whilst staying faithful to her unforgettable illustrations.

Alan Ayckbourn is writing the lyrics of Where Is Peter Rabbit? – keeping true to Potter’s wit and love of The Lakes. Ayckbourn, as Patron, is no stranger to the Old Laundry Theatre or The World Of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction. While thinking how to fill an empty space next to the Attraction, Roger Glossop threw the idea of opening a theatre to Ayckbourn; asking if he would bring some of his Scarborough productions to the Lake District: after a long pause he said “Do it – we’ll all be dead soon” – and the Old Laundry Theatre opened to great success in 1992!

The creative team brought together for this magical musical, is as much a testament to the teams’ friendship, as it is their extraordinary talents. The core team have worked together and been friends since they started their careers at the Sheffield Crucible and Ayckbourn’s Stephen Joseph theatre in Scarborough over 30 years ago – and it is that expertise and short-hand to connect with each other, that shines through as they work together on Where Is Peter Rabbit?

New to the team is Composer Steven Edis (The Silver Sword, Birdsong, The Invisible Man, RNT, RSC), but he could not have had a better introduction to the team, or come more highly recommended by friend and Trustee of the Old Laundry Theatre – Victoria Wood!

Glossop has designed theatre sets for over 20 productions at the Crucible Sheffield and over 60 separate productions with Ayckbourn at the SJT, RSC and West End. RNT credits include: Rosmersholme, Mandragola, House & Garden and Pied Piper. Other West End credits include: Chicago, Arturo Ui and By Jeeves to name but a few. For Where Is Peter Rabbit? he has designed a classic theatre set lovingly recreating Beatrix Potter’s best loved little books – as he did 25 years ago with the stunning Attraction which houses 23 of her stories.

The setting for Where Is Peter Rabbit? will also include innovative animation and projections by Tim Reid. Cast costume designer is Caroline Hughes and character costumier is Lucy Nye, who designed the original character costumes for the Attraction 25 years ago. The character designers and makers are Caroline Dalton and Phil ‘Swifty’ Swift – who has worked alongside Roger since their first day at the Crucible Sheffield painting the stage! Lighting designer is Jason Taylor (over 20 productions at SJT and on Broadway) and sound design by Sulley Glossop Sound (the new generation of Glossop’s continuing in the theatre tradition!). Seamlessly pulling all these talents together is director/choreographer Shelia Carter (By Jeeves – SJT, West End & Broadway, over 20 productions at SJT including A Chorus Of Disapproval, House & Garden RNT, West End including One Night Stand, Role Play). Casting TBC.

Celebrating both The World Of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction‘s 25th anniversary and the 150th Anniversary celebrations of Beatrix Potter, the ten week run of Where Is Peter Rabbit? will play up to three shows a day throughout the summer (Monday 27 June – Sunday 4 September 2016.) And the theatrical experience doesn’t need to stop there, as the Attraction has launched Character breakfast, afternoon tea and high-tea/supper parties, to be enjoyed before or after the live family show, in their brand new special catering and events building the Laundrama – all staying true to the genius that is Beatrix Potter.

Roger Glossop says: “Beatrix Potter has dominated our lives for the last 25 years (in a good way!), so it is fantastic to have a double celebration for our 25th and her 150 years throughout 2016. From the day we opened the door 25 years ago, Beatrix Potter has taken us on an exhilarating journey – exhibition, garden, shop, restaurant, online, theatre and ongoing – we couldn’t have aligned our creative and business life with a more original, entrepreneurial and visionary woman.”

Where Is Peter Rabbit? – He’s in Bowness-on-Windermere at the Old Laundry Theatre at The World Of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction in the heart of the Lake District from Monday 27 June – Sunday 4 September 2016.

THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER™ ATTRACTION and THE OLD LAUNDRY THEATRE

Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere Town Centre, LA23 3BX www.hop-skip-jump.com

THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER™ ATTRACTION – experience walking through Beatrix Potter’s famous Lakeland scenery to meet her loveable characters.

Box Office: 0844 504 1233 www.hop-skip-jump.com

Opening hours are every day from 10am, with last entry at 4.30pm (winter) and 5.30pm (summer)

Prices: Adult: £7.20 / Senior Citizen: £6.20 Child (age 3-16): £3.70 / Infant (age 2 & under): FREE Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £20 Freedom pass: £35. / Freedom pass renewal: £30.
WHERE IS PETER RABBIT? – THE OLD LAUNDRY THEATRE – the brand new live musical adventure!

Monday 27 June – Sunday 4 September 2016

Box Office: 08445 040604 www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk / www.hop-skip-jump.com

Performance times: Every Day at: 11am, 4.30pm (+ extra 7pm in summer holidays) Show runs: 55 minutes

Prices: Adult: £8. Child: £6. Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £25 Meet Peter Rabbit ticket packages and joint show + Attraction tickets available. Book tickets: www.hop-skip-jump.com

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SPECIAL 25th / 150th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS AT THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER™ ATTRACTION 2016

• Father’s Day – Sunday 19 June Father’s Day is a special day for all the super Dads out there so all Dads go free! Why not come along for a family day out, plant something in a pot to take home for Dad, and then relax in our Beatrix Potter Tea Room where Dad can have a free coffee!
• Where Is Peter Rabbit? – the Beatrix Potter musical adventure stage show Monday 27 June – Sunday 4 September – 11am, 4.30pm (+ extra 7pm show in summer holidays)

This summer see the world premiere of the Beatrix Potter Musical Adventure. Inspired by the worldfamous stories, this unique stage show brings to life Beatrix Potter’s favourite characters in a not-to-be missed visual spectacular.

Playing up to 3 times a day from 27 June – 4 Sept 2016 in the Old Laundry Theatre at the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

Ticket prices: Adults £8. / Children £6. / Family £25.

Meet Peter Rabbit ticket packages and joint show + Attraction tickets available. Book tickets: www.hop-skip-jump.com

• Beatrix Potter Day – Thursday 28 July – 10am to 4pm

It’s 25 year since World of Beatrix Potter Attraction opened so we’re celebrating by offering entry to everyone at 1991 prices all day! Our very own Beatrix Potter will be meeting visitors during the day and a selection of her favourite animals will be in the garden.

Adults £2.50, Children £1.25 entrance charge.

• Meeting Bea by Eric Pringle – The Old Laundry Theatre – 16 September – 9 October

This charming play Meeting Bea takes us into Beatrix Potter’s later life as Mrs Heel is the Herdwick sheep farmer and countrywoman.

Tickets: www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk

• Halloween – Sunday 30 October

We’re celebrating Halloween early – kids in fancy dress go in FREE to the Attraction (if accompanied by paying adult). You can also have a go at making some FREE spooky Halloween crafts or have your face painted (£2 charge).

• Regular Fun Craft Days –  Sunday 29 May, Friday 3 June

Enjoy some fun and free crafts in the foyer and take home what you make.

• Peter Rabbit Tea Parties – Saturday 28 May, Wednesday 1 June, Wednesday 26 October, Saturday 29 October

All parties start at midday and last 2 hours Enjoy a scrumptious party lunch of sandwiches, sausage rolls, crisps and cakes galore with Peter Rabbit. A guest of honour will read The Tale of Peter Rabbit and every child receives a present and a balloon. Your ticket also includes entry into the exhibition. Fun for all the family!

Children: £9. / Adults £12. Book online at www.hop-skip-jump.com
Events, times and prices are subject to change. Please check the websites www.hop-skip-jump.com and www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk for most up to date information. Bookable events are subject to availability.