“The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party” reviewed by Al with Tommaso Casati

**** Theater for children is to me one of the greatest things a parent can take them to. By the way, grandparents can do the same. Live theater allows them to see things that appear real and therefore feel real and shows them that even the impossible is possible.

Tommaso was quite impressed with the way the staff, workers and actors made the children ( and adults) feel, Before the show, we were all in a big room taking pictures, coloring and just having a good time.

When the doors opened we saw the stage area and it was filled with lots of boxes, The show has 4 stories and is told by three people on the stage. They use the boxes that have pictures on them. Houses and then with puppets it starts to feel real.

The stories keep the children into the story and quiet. The most famous story was the last one with Peter Rabbit that went into the garden to eat the vegetables. The Gardener tried to catch him and that was funny.

After the play, we went outside where there were two tables with some juice and sweets . The actors came around to meet us and I am sure I will remember my experience for a long long time.

Now a popular annual tradition, “The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party” is the perfect way to kick off your family’s holiday festivities. Some adorable Beatrix Potter favorite tales are unspooled in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with live music. Then, audience members are invited on stage to pull the levers and turn the same cranks that produced such whimsical images of surprise and delight. After photos with the cast, families are whisked to a Victorian-style dining hall, which is adorned with beautiful holiday decor and open tables set with cookies and warm cocoa.

While this is geared for 4 years olds, there is enough for older kids as well. If your kids have never experienced “live” theater, this will be a great way to introduce them to this form of entertainment.