The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

About the Performance 

New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck .

Prevented from hatching her eggs at the farm, foolish Jemima goes in search of a nesting place in the forest and soon she meets a charming ‘gentleman’ who offers her the perfect nesting place in his wood-shed.

But why is his wood-shed full of feathers and why is he asking her to collect the herbs for roast duck?

Back at the farm, the Collie-dog, Kep, puts two and two together, but will he be in time to rescue Jemima from her fate?

This performance is suitable for age 3+

Ticket and Important Information

Adults £18
Children (5-17) £12
2 Adult family (2+2) £55
1 Adult family (1+2) £38

Open Air Theatre tickets are not included in Museum membership, members need to book tickets to attend the theatre performances.

Doors will open from 5.00pm with performances starting at 5.30pm.

There are no allocated seats for the performance, so you are free to sit where you would like. We just ask that you are mindful of other ticket holders when choosing your spot! Please note that seating won’t be provided so you will need to bring your own chair or picnic blanket. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy, and top up with drinks and snacks from our shepherd hut.

Our Museum shepherds hut will be open from 5.00pm before the performance and during the interval offering hot drinks, alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks and ice creams.
Please note that the Museum café closes at 4:45pm and hot food stops at 3:00pm.

The performance will be taking place outside and the British weather can be unpredictable so please ensure you are dressed appropriately and bring your own seating. In the unlikely event of a downpour, we will have waterproof ponchos available to purchase from our Museum gift shop. Also, please do also bear in mind that despite the heat during the day, the temperature can drop quite significantly once the sun goes down so you may wish to bring extra layers. Please note that dogs are NOT permitted at the evening theatre performances.