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The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure

Join Beatrix Potter in her search for presents for her animal friends, and a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

Through a magical mix of live performance and puppetry you'll be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables.  

During this 50-minute immersive and interactive outdoor adventure you will accompany Beatrix Potter on a search for secret notes, maps, and other clues. You will meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and have a few surprise encounters!  

This all-new show has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ 5-star Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022. This is a must for families looking to do something different this Easter and all fans of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature.

Pose with Peter Rabbit

Before or after the show, clamber into Mr McGregor’s tractor and have your photograph taken with Peter Rabbit: don’t forget to smile!  

Activity Burrow

From the comfort of our activity burrow enjoy drawing, colouring and writing activities for all ages. Post a letter to Beatrix Potter or relax in the Peter Rabbit reading corner.

Mr McGregor's Driving School

Outside, learn to drive at Mr McGregor’s Driving School using a fleet of mini-rovers that look just like Mr McGregor’s car. For children aged 5 and above.

The Easter Adventure Shop

Visit the Easter Adventure Shop where you will find all things Peter Rabbit - from cuddly toys to books - and enjoy a hot or cold drink and snack in the café downstairs.  

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Tickets For The Enchanting Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure Are On Sale Now

You can now grab tickets for the whole family to embark on a storybook adventure with Peter Rabbit and friends this Easter.

This Spring the adventures of a certain blue-jacketed bunny won’t just exist in the pages of Beatrix Potter’s books, instead, they’ve become an interactive reality with The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure . Unfolding among the charming bustle of Covent Garden market from March 22 to April 16 , you can treat the kids to an unforgettable Easter holiday by helping Beatrix Potter save Jemima Puddleduck from the clutches of bearded grump Mr McGregor. How many kids can go back to school and say they saved the day with Peter Rabbit?

Brought to life through a magical mix of storytelling , live performances and fantastic puppetry , the 50-minute experience is fun for all the family. You’ll not only get to meet the likes of Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Tiggy Winkle and cousin Benjamin Bunny, but there are also plenty of creative activities , a jam-packed gift shop , photo opportunities and even a cafe where you can refuel with a drink and some tasty treats.

With its centuries-old history as London’s largest market, Covent Garden is the perfect setting to transport you back to the era of Beatrix Potter’s wondrous writing. In the early 20th century the building would have been alive with energy, filled with bellowing calls of traders and the fresh aromas of fruit and vegetables. You’ll be able to follow in the footsteps of many curious kids who weaved between the stalls back then as you use secret notes, maps and other clues to track down a certain white duck wearing a pink shawl and bonnet (that will narrow it down – you don’t see many dressed-up ducks waddling around the city).

When you and the children fancy a break from the quest you can retreat to the sanctum of the indoor activity area . There, kids can unleash their creative side with colouring in , dot to dot and ‘find Peter’. It is located in the Easter Adventure Shop , so just beware that you might get distracted by the assortment of books, adorable children’s toys and Peter Rabbit-themed goodies on the way.

On the other hand, if your kid seems to have a relentless pit of energy and you’re after something slightly more active to burn some of it off; then why not let them get behind the wheel of a mini-rover for their very first driving lesson? All perfectly safe of course, let’s just hope they’re not a mini Mr McGregor in the making.

Whether it’s a fond trip down memory lane for adults or a chance to step into a recently-read story for the little ones, this adventure ticks all the boxes for a great family day out. It already proved a hit last summer, when the Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace earned rave 5-star reviews, and now it’s come to the city with a whole new mission and activities to get stuck in to. Make sure to grab your tickets while you can cause they’ll no doubt be disappearing faster than the white flash of a rabbit’s tail.

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During this 50-minute theatrical, immersive adventure you will accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues.

This all-new show has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ 5-star Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022. This is a must for families looking to do something different this Easter and all fans of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature.

(located in The Easter Adventure shop, Central Avenue)

Take a break and find Peter Rabbit™ in the Activity Area where children can release their creativity! There will be plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained, including colouring in, dot to dot and ‘find Peter’.

Visit the Easter Adventure Shop where you will find all things Peter Rabbit™. Choose your favourite book in the reading corner or take your pick from a selection of children’s toys or Peter Rabbit™ chocolate treats.

You can find the Easter Adventure Café hidden deep in the burrow, beneath the Easter Adventure shop, with delicious fresh produce so you can enjoy a drink, some fruit, a coffee or other tasty treats.

(located by the East Piazza)

For £10, cuddle up with Peter Rabbit for a souvenir photo next to Mr. McGregor’s tractor. For £10 (weekdays)/£12 (weekends and bank holiday), learn to drive a mini ROVER at Mr. McGregor’s obstacle course (for children aged 4 to 9).

Practical Information

• Date: 22nd March to 16th April
• 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Fridays, weekends and bank holiday
• 10.30 a.m. to 3.10 p.m. (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
• Duration: approx. 50 minutes experience
• Location: Covent Garden, London
• Price: Tickets range from £6 to £27.50
• Age requirement: family-friendly show. All ages welcome! However, Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course is for children aged 4 to 9.

REVIEWS FROM FROM PETER RABBIT™ EASTER ADVENTURE

A fantastic experience for the whole family. The animal puppets were brilliant, the cast all standout and the script was very funny. Without any spoilers, the sets were beyond inventive and a treat for the eyes. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Beautiful show! Had the best time with my family, brilliant acting from all puppeteers and actors, it was a heartwarming and thrilling adventure for the entire family. Can’t recommend it enough!

Fabulous day out for all the family. The acting and puppets were superb.

Brilliant interactive show for all the family. Adults enjoyed it as much as the kids! Friendly staff and beautiful puppets.

The actors are fantastic. I think the adults enjoyed it as much, if not more than the children. Well thought out and a very unique experience. Highly recommended.

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• On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store
• On the Fever website
• Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.
• Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
• CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
• A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

ACCESSIBILITY

Unfortunately, some scenes will be only accessible through stairs. However there will be a special set of dedicated performances using an adapted, fully-accessible route; for more info, please contact [email protected]

Our Front of House staff will be on hand to make sure you can travel through any other area safely. They will also guide you through an alternative route if you find anything that doesn’t make you comfortable. Our team of Front of House staff and Beatrix Potter will be made aware if you are joining us today so that we can assist you the best we can

Gallery from last year’s Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure

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Charming adventure for kids on the streets of Covent Garden, based – loosely! – on the Beatrix Potter characters

Since the copyright on Beatrix Potter’s works expired a decade ago, it’s been open season on rabbits. Many youngsters these days will have been introduced to Peter Rabbit et al not through  Potter’s whimsically menacing books, but the disconcertingly action-packed CBeebies show or the aggressively ironic James Corden movies. 

Kiddie immersive show ‘Peter Rabbit’s Easter Adventure’ is another one that’s very much not in the literal spirit of the books. But it is a lovely little perambulatory theatre show that allows small audiences to take a hop, skip and a jump through Covent Garden while meeting some familiar faces, rendered in puppet form.

The show begins in a room above the Chestnut Bakery, where we’re met by an actor playing Beatrix Potter, who explains that she’s been so busy with her nature studies that she’s forgotten to buy Peter and the gang any Easter presents (you know: Easter presents. Those presents you… get people… at Easter).

Despite the puppet Peter’s evident disappointment, we’re ‘saved’ by the news that his nemesis Mr McGregor has abducted Jemima Puddleduck. We’re soon off on a mission to rescue her. 

It’s not Shakespeare. More to the point, it’s not Potter: a long section in which a plummy Benjamin Bunny bangs on about something called ‘carrot brain’ feels both never-ending and dramatically off-piste from the vibe the author was going for.

Still, it’s perhaps best to think of the post-copyright Potter menagerie as more like a series of wholesome stock characters than anything that you can expect to function as a coherent world. It’s really nice to see the kids don their rabbit-ear headbands and hop around the streets of Covent Garden, and whatever the limits of the show’s script, the fact that it’s got a series of wholesome little performance spaces set up in one of the busiest tourist spots on earth is delightful – it makes you look at the market with fresh eyes, and helps you appreciate how un-jaded with central London your offspring are at this age. It is, in general, a show that’s well crafted for a young audience, taking them on a gentle adventure that’s interesting but never overloading.

It takes some liberties, and it’s a bit of a swizz charging a bolt-on price for the play area at the end, but it’s ultimately very sweet: the perfect Easter present!

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⭐ Step into a live interactive outdoor experience at The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in Covent Garden. Help Beatrix Potter on a rescue mission, learn to drive at Mr. McGregor's Driving School, enjoy fun activities, visit the Easter Adventure Shop, take photos, and so much more. Tickets for The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in London 🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

• Individual (children 2 years and above and adults)
• Family Bundle (min. 3 people)
• Infant (ages between 6 months to 2 years old - Babies up to 6 months go free of charge if they are carried)
• NHS, Universal Credit, or Access - valid ID required
• Group Bundle (min. 6 people)

Highlights 🐇 Immerse yourself in the family-friendly Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in London’s Covent Garden 📝 Enjoy drawing, colouring and writing activities and post a letter to Beatrix Potter or relax in the reading corner at the activity burrow 🐰 Help Beatrix find gifts for her animal friends and rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from Mr. McGregor 🚗 Learn to drive mini rovers outside at Mr McGregor's Obstacle Course (for children ages 5 and over) 🛍️ Visit the Easter Adventure Shop for Peter Rabbit merch and enjoy delicious food and drinks at the café downstairs 📸 Take a photo with Peter Rabbit on Mr McGregor’s tractor General Info 📅 Date: from March 2023 🕒 Opening hours: - Tuesdays–Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. - Fridays–Sundays and bank holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Closed on Tuesday 11 April and Mondays except for Easter Monday (10 April) ⏳ Duration: 50 minutes 📍 Location: Covent Garden 👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome! ♿ Accessibility: there are a number of wheelchair-accessible routes around Covent Garden ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Description Embark on a magical journey with Beatrix Potter in The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure! Explore a Covent Garden of old with fresh flowers, fruit, and vegetables and help Beatrix Potter in her search for presents and a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from Mr. McGregor. During this 50-minute live immersive experience, meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and enjoy a few other surprise encounters. Don't forget to pose with Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor's Land Rover and visit the Easter Adventure Shop to find all things Peter Rabbit too! If you’re looking for something special to do this Easter, this is the perfect option for families and fans of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature. Get your tickets for The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in London!

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‘The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure’ in Covent Garden from 21 Mar – 16 Apr 2023

Histrionic Productions is thrilled to announce  The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure  in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from  21 March – 16 April . Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way. The perfect Easter gift, tickets go on sale on  Monday 27 February at midday  for this mischievous outdoor immersive experience from  www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com . Sign up for further information and priority access to tickets.

The show will be adapted by  Calum Finlay,  directed by  Barney McElholm  and designed by  Tina Torbey . Between them, the creative team bring the experience of working at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Almeida, Theatre Royal Bath, Manchester Royal Exchange and Birmingham REP amongst others.

Alongside the experience,  The Easter Adventure Shop  will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building on 5th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Included in the ticket will be an  ‘Activity Burrow’  for creative crafting for all ages including letter writing to Beatrix Potter and a  Peter Rabbit reading corner .   Additional activities available on site include  Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course  for thrill-seeking children who want to test their driving skills in a mini ROVER for ages 4 and above and families will have the opportunity to clamber onto Mr. McGregor’s tractor and have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.    

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder, Histrionic Productions said  “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday.    The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit and vegetable market, and Eastertime is perfect theatrical alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

Captivating generations of children around the world , The Tale of Peter Rabbit  by Beatrix Potter has sold over 46 million copies since it was first published over 120 years ago by Frederick Warne.  Developed in association with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (now a part of Penguin Random House Children’s UK) this all-new experience has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ acclaimed Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022.

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THE PETER RABBIT EASTER ADVENTURE Comes to Covent Garden

The immersive production runs 21 March – 16 April.

Histrionic Productions has announced The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in the heart of London's iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from 21 March - 16 April. Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit's adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way. The perfect Easter gift, tickets go on sale on Monday 27 February at midday for this mischievous outdoor immersive experience from www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com . Sign up for further information and priority access to tickets.

The show will be adapted by Calum Finlay , directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey. Between them, the creative team bring the experience of working at The National Theatre , Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare's Globe, The Almeida, Theatre Royal Bath , Manchester Royal Exchange and Birmingham REP amongst others.

Alongside the experience, The Easter Adventure Shop will open in Covent Garden's iconic Market Building on 5th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Included in the ticket will be an 'Activity Burrow' for creative crafting for all ages including letter writing to Beatrix Potter and a Peter Rabbit reading corner. Additional activities available on site include Mr. McGregor's Obstacle Course for thrill-seeking children who want to test their driving skills in a mini ROVER for ages 4 and above and families will have the opportunity to clamber onto Mr. McGregor's tractor and have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder, Histrionic Productions said "After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday. The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London's original fruit and vegetable market, and Eastertime is perfect theatrical alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London."

Captivating generations of children around the world, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter has sold over 46 million copies since it was first published over 120 years ago by Frederick Warne. Developed in association with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (now a part of Penguin Random House Children's UK) this all-new experience has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions' acclaimed Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022.

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An immersive theatre experience based on Peter Rabbit is to open in Covent Garden in London this Easter. 

The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure will run in Covent Garden Piazza from March 21 to April 16. 

Produced by Histrionic Productions in partnership with Penguin Venutures, the 50-minute immersive experience will incorporate live performance and puppetry and characters including Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.

The show is adapted by Calum Finlay, directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey, who collectively have experience working at organisations including the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Almeida and Theatre Royal Bath.

In  addition, an  Easter Adventure Shop will open alongside the experience in Covent Garden’s Market Building on March 5, offering merchandise, a cafe and an activity area. 

There will also be Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course available as an activity, which will see children drive a mini rover.

Adam McKenzie Wylie, founder of Histrionic Productions, said “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday. 

"The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit and veg market and Eastertime is perfect theatrical-alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London."

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Immersive Peter Rabbit experience to run in London’s Covent Garden this Easter

An immersive Peter Rabbit show is to run in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter.

The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure runs 21 March – 16 April 2023 with a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry.

A teaser shares: “Visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

“During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way.”

The show will be adapted by Calum Finlay, directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey.

Alongside the experience, The Easter Adventure Shop will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building on 5th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder at producers Histrionic Productions said: “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday.

“The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit & veg market and Eastertime is perfect theatrical-alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

For more information and tickets, visit www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com .

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One of the world’s most iconic and best-loved children’s characters is taking families on an immersive adventure this Easter…

• HISTRIONIC PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THE ‘PETER RABBIT ™  EASTER ADVENTURE’ IN COVENT GARDEN FROM 21 MARCH – 16 APRIL 2023. TICKETS GO ON SALE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY FROM   WWW.PETERRABBITEASTERADVENTURE.COM .  SIGN UP FOR PRIORITY ACCESS.
• THIS LIVE, IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE WILL SEE BEATRIX  POTTER’S MUCH-LOVED CHARACTERS INCLUDING BENJAMIN BUNNY, MRS. TIGGY-WINKLE AND THE MISCHIEVOUS PETER RABBIT HIMSELF LET LOOSE IN ONE OF CENTRAL LONDON’S MOST PICTURESQUE  AND ICONIC  LOCATIONS
• CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENGUIN VENTURES, UNDER LICENCE FROM BRAND OWNER AND BEATRIX POTTER PUBLISHER, FREDERICK WARNE & CO.

Histrionic Productions is thrilled to announce  The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure  in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from  21 March – 16 April . Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way. The perfect Easter gift, tickets go on sale on  Monday 27 February at midday  for this mischievous outdoor immersive experience from  www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com . Sign up for further information and priority access to tickets.

The show will be adapted by  Calum Finlay,  directed by  Barney McElholm  and designed by  Tina Torbey . Between them, the creative team bring the experience of working at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Almeida, Theatre Royal Bath, Manchester Royal Exchange and Birmingham REP amongst others.

Alongside the experience,  The Easter Adventure Shop  will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building on 5th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Included in the ticket will be an  ‘Activity Burrow’  for creative crafting for all ages including letter writing to Beatrix Potter and a  Peter Rabbit reading corner .   Additional activities available on site include  Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course  for thrill-seeking children who want to test their driving skills in a mini ROVER for ages 4 and above and families will have the opportunity to clamber onto Mr. McGregor’s tractor and have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.    

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder, Histrionic Productions said  “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday.    The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit and vegetable market, and Eastertime is perfect theatrical alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

Captivating generations of children around the world , The Tale of Peter Rabbit  by Beatrix Potter has sold over 46 million copies since it was first published over 120 years ago by Frederick Warne.  Developed in association with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (now a part of Penguin Random House Children’s UK) this all-new experience has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ acclaimed Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022.

The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure

21st March – Sunday 16th April (Closed Tuesday 11th April and all Mondays except Easter Monday 10th April)

Address:  Chestnut Bakery, 24 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DS

Tickets go on sale at midday on Monday 27 February from  www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com

The Easter Adventure Shop  opens Sunday 5th March – Sunday 16th April

Open every day: 10:00am to 5.00pm.

Address:  10 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RB

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The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure Coming to Covent Garden Piazza

Histrionic Productions announces The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from 21 March – 16 April.

Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way.

The perfect Easter gift, tickets go on sale on Monday 27 February at midday for this mischievous outdoor immersive experience from www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com . Sign up for further information and priority access to tickets.

The show will be adapted by Calum Finlay, directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey. Between them, the creative team bring the experience of working at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Almeida, Theatre Royal Bath, Manchester Royal Exchange and Birmingham REP amongst others.

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Alongside the experience, The Easter Adventure Shop will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building on 5 th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Included in the ticket will be an ‘Activity Burrow’ for creative crafting for all ages including letter writing to Beatrix Potter and a Peter Rabbit reading corner.   Additional activities available on site include Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course for thrill-seeking children who want to test their driving skills in a mini ROVER for ages 4 and above and families will have the opportunity to clamber onto Mr. McGregor’s tractor and have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder, Histrionic Productions said “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday.   The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit & veg market and Eastertime is perfect theatrical-alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

Captivating generations of children around the world , The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter has sold over 46 million copies since it was first published over 120 years ago by Frederick Warne.  Developed in association with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (now a part of Penguin Random House Children’s UK) this all-new experience has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ acclaimed Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022.

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Immersive ”Peter Rabbit” show is coming to Covent Garden

A brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor show is heading to London’s Covent Garden Piazza this spring.

Themed to Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters and featuring live performance and puppetry, The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure will see guests accompany Potter on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches or Mr McGregor. Alongside Peter himself, they will also encounter other characters along the journey such as Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Benjamin Bunny.

Adapted by Calum Finlay and directed by Barney McElholm, the show is designed by Tina Torbey and produced by Histrionic Productions in association with Penguin Ventures.

Histrionic founder Adam McKenzie Wylie said: “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure , Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday. The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit and veg market and Eastertime is perfect theatrical-alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

Each ticket will also include an ‘Activity Burrow’ to encourage creaftive crafting for all ages, with activities ranging from letter writing to Potter to a Peter Rabbit reading corner.

The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure will run from 21 March until 16 April 2023, with tickets on sale from 27 February.

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Penguin Ventures and Histrionic Productions are bringing a Peter Rabbit-themed immersive experience to London’s Covent Garden Piazza this Easter, from 21st March to 16th April. 

The 50-minute show, “The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure”, will combine live performance and puppetry as it follows the story of Beatrix Potter in her attempts to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr McGregor. Visitors will be encouraged to hunt for clues and a host of Potter’s most famous characters, including Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, will interact with the audience,. 

It follows a similar immersive experience, “The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure”, which was held at Blenheim Palace last summer. The upcoming show will be adapted by Calum Finlay, directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey.

Thomas Merrington, creative director of Penguin Ventures, said: “Experiential is an important part of our licensing business at Penguin Ventures, enabling us to bring our classic brands to family audiences in fresh and exciting new ways. So I’m thrilled that our partnership with Histrionic Productions has evolved to bring The World of Peter Rabbit to central London this Easter. Covent Garden is the perfect location for this all-new Easter Adventure, providing a stunning backdrop to the incredible, immersive experience that Histrionic has created.”

Included in the ticket price will be an “Activity Burrow” for creative crafting for all ages, access to “Mr McGregor’s Obstacle Course” for children 4 and above, and the chance to have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.

Alongside the experience, Penguin is poised to open the Easter Adventure Shop in Covent Garden’s Market Building on 5th March. The store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café and an activity area.

Tickets for the adventure go on sale at midday on 27th February and are available from www.peterrabbiteasteradventure.com and the shop. 

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