THE WORLD OF BEATRIX

The English author Beatrix Potter has written successful children books illustrating imaginative lives of animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is one of her well read stories set in the British landscape and country life.  

The World of Beatrix is the first Swedish theatre adaptation depicting various occurrences in the life of the young Beatrix Potter and her imaginative world.

The production is currently in rehearsals at Puppet Theatre Peek-A-Boo in Stockholm, set to have its first original performance in September 6th 2014. 

We have created this blog for everyone keen on following our work in progress. 

A rehearsal inspired by The Tale of Two Bad Mice.

In the play The World of Beatrix, the animal characters Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten and others are beautifully brought to life as puppets and masks. This exciting story is featured by two energetic actresses who explore the interactions between Beatrix and her imaginative animals through refined physical movements and dance.

The music toys with traditional and contemporary influences.

The Stockholm based children's theatre group Dockteatern Tittut (Puppet Theatre Peek-A-Boo), is a renowned award winning Theatre Company producing professional children's theatre since 1977.

For children ages: 2 – 6.

Writer & director: Sven Wagelin-Challis

Actors: Maria Selander & Lisette Merenciana

Producer: Dockteatern Tittut

Puppetmaster, scenographer & costume designer: Annika Arnell

Choreographer: Jeanette Challis

Music: Leif Hultquist

Assistant Director: Lisen Derlow

Photographer: Cornelia Schauerman

Languages available (actors speak): English, Spanish, Dutch and Swedish.

For more information: www.dockteaterntittut.se

Rehearsal
Jemima Puddle-Duck looks for the right place to lay her egg. 

Rehearsal
A confrontation between Mr. Tod, a fox, and Jemima Puddle-Duck.

TECHNICAL/PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION:

Duration ca 40 min
Max performances per day: 2
Max audience: 60 children or a total of 80 persons
Cast: 2 (no technicians)
Get in/get out: 2 h/1.5 h
Playing surface: 4,5 x 4,5 m
Heigth: 2,4 m
Performance space: Minimum: 5 x 10 m
Power requirements: 1 pcs x 10A
Blackout: Preferred (Sweden), adapted according country.