A THEATRE company is bringing its tour of a beloved Beatrix Potter story to Colchester.

Quantum Theatre and Frederick Warne and Co are presenting a stage adaptation of The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck was written and illustrated by popular children’s author Beatrix Potter, and first published in 1908.

Popular- The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is almost as popular as the first of Potter’s ‘Little Books’, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Popular- The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is almost as popular as the first of Potter’s ‘Little Books’, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. (Image: Quantum Theatre)

Almost as popular as the first of Potter’s ‘Little Books’, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Jemima’s story is a warning about going into the unknown, with hints of irony and humour.

Michael Whitmore’s new adaptation is packed full of songs, action and drama, with a score by Gideon Escott.

The play will be coming to Ardleigh’s Green Island Gardens on August 10, running from 1.30pm to 3pm with a ten-minute interval.

Fun- The show features new songs, action and drama, with a score by Gideon Escott.Fun- The show features new songs, action and drama, with a score by Gideon Escott. (Image: Quantum Theatre)

As its an outdoor production, Quantum Theatre encourages guests to bring foldaway chairs, blankets and a picnic, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

Adult tickets are £16, children’s tickets are £11, and concessions are £12.

There are also two family tickets available, for two adults and two children at £43, and two adults and three children at £49.

Colchester is just one of the show’s 18 stops around the country.

To book, visit: https://www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/jemimapuddleduck