Past event!
This event has already taken place. Find all current events for this promoter here.

Tales of Beatrix Potter; The Royal Ballet (1971)

Classic Cinema - Children’s Matinee

Presented by: Wingfield Barns
0WINGFIELD: Barns
PSaturday 11th April, 2026
N5:30pm

Event information

Family Show - Tales of Beatrix Potter; The Royal Ballet (1971) – 6pm Tales of Beatrix Potter was originally choreographed by Ashton for a 1971 film. Bringing to life the imagery and characters of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s books, it has detailed designs by Christine Edzard, with full-head animal masks by Rostislav Doboujinsky—and combines classical technique, mime and character dance to portray beloved figures such as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (originally danced by Ashton himself), Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck. Its score – arranged by John Lanchbery in close collaboration with Ashton – draws on Victorian and Edwardian musical idioms to evoke the period charm of the stories. Capturing the physical quirks and personalities of each creature, the ballet’s stylised, affectionate interpretation of Potter’s world remains quietly enduring in its appeal to successive generations of audiences.

Venue information

WINGFIELD: Barns
0Church Road
Wingfield
Suffolk
IP21 5RA
> www.wingfieldbarns.com
! 01379 384505
` Fully Licenced. Free Ample Parking.