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H OLDEN & A RTS A SSOCIATES

S haring s tories and c reating p artnerships s ince 1983, peter rabbit & friends.

Based on the books by Beatrix Potter

Produced by Chicago Children's Theatre

From Chicago, Illinois

About the Company

You are cordially invited to meet Peter Rabbit and friends!

Four favorite Beatrix Potter stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucestor, The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, and The Tale of Tom Kitten , come to life in this mesmerizing puppet show, complete with Potter’s original text and live, original music. Various instruments, such as mandolin, violin, toy piano, and banjo, create the score and melodies behind each story.  The set is filled with dynamic suitcases and trunks where levers are pulled and cranks are turned to reveal images that surprise and delight. Three charming performers interweave classic narration and puppetry with gentle interactive moments, recruiting the audience to join the adventure and encouraging young watchers to think about these iconic animal characters’ big emotions. 

This handmade, lovingly crafted piece has a popular favorite at Chicago Children’s Theatre since 2018. Over the past 5 years, the production has performed an annual run at home during the holidays (under the name Beatrix Potter's Holiday Tea Party and A Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter & Friends ) and has toured to local schools, libraries, and cultural institutions, as well as toured to various cities in China.  2024-2025 will be the production’s first national tour across North America.

Best for Grades: PreK - 3rd

Audience Size: Small to Medium Venues

This trailer was created for the virtual version.

This highlights trailer reflects all 4 stories in the live performance.

Please contact us to watch a full length archival recording of the live performance

Curriculum Connections

Fine Arts: Drama, Puppetry, Music

Language Arts:  Reading, Writing, Beatrix Potter stories

Science: Animals and their environments

Emotional/Social Development: Self Awareness, Self Management, Identifying Emotions, Empathy, Respect for Others, Reflection and Perspective-Taking, Relationship Skills, Social Engagement, Relationship-building, Team-work and cooperation, Choices and Consequences.

Outreach and Workshops

“relaxed” or “sensory friendly” performances.

This performance is available as a “sensory friendly” or “relaxed” performance if arranged with the company in advance and with specific direction as to what adjustments are necessary for your venue.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Load In Time: Four hours (pre-rig required.)

Crew Needs: 4 crew members - not students or volunteers. 1 crew member to operate either light or sound during show.

Min. Stage Size: 40’ wide x 10’ deep, 12’ high. 6 ft wings on each side. 

Sound Needs: All sound will be operated via Q lab. If venue is over 250 seats we will require 4 wireless mics. 2 monitor speakers placed in the Downstage corners of the stage.

Load Out Time: 2 hours

Artistic Team

Based on the stories by Beatrix Potter

Created by Will Bishop, Lara Carling, Kay Kron, Grace Needlman, and Ray Rehberg

Directed by Will Bishop

Music written by Ray Rehberg and Charlie Malave

Puppets designed and built by Grace Needlman

Costumes designed and built by Ian Liberman and Johan Gallardo

Based on original designs by Jillian Gryzlak

Lighting designed by Becca Jeffords

Sound designed by David Etti-Williams

Artistic Director, CCT Jacqueline Russell

24-25 Touring Cast / Crew TBD

Critical Acclaim

"Witty, warm and welcoming to youngsters and their adults." - Chicago Parent

"Simple yet magical... The stories exude childlike excitement through the work of three polished and enchanting actors... the two-dimension Potter puppets come to life with humor, mystery and spirit.  The live music serves as a perfect underscore and often allows the ensemble to break into songs that heighten dramatic moments or transition actions within a story.  This energy, coupled with a simple and breathtaking scenic design (which centers on magical boxes), allows for a sense of old-school magic rarely seen in this digital age." - Headliner Chicago. Full review here . 

"Through the use of hand-cranks and props, sound effects and song, each of these well-known characters came to life and their stories kept us all — old and young alike — entranced until the end." - Buzz Center Stage. Full review here .

"Children will be thrilled to discover their favorite stories coming to life before their eyes. The puppets sometimes even seem to grow larger, often breaking the fourth wall and joining the audience for some interactive fun. It’s all enjoyable and artfully performed. " - Chicago Theatre & Concert Reviews. Full review here.

Company Background

Founded in 2005, the critically acclaimed Chicago Children’s Theatre focuses on the production of first-rate children’s theatre in Chicago, with top writing, performing, and directorial talent and high-quality design and production expertise. Chicago Children’s Theatre also produces The Red Kite Project, a multi-sensory interactive theatre program tailored specifically to the needs of children on the autism spectrum. In 2017, Chicago Children’s Theatre became the first theater for young audiences in the nation to win a National Theatre Award from the American Theatre Wing, creators of the Tony Awards.

Led by Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell and Co-Founder Todd Leland, Chicago Children’s Theatre has built its national reputation due to its focus on new work, producing 21 world premieres in the last 17 years including The Selfish Giant, The Hundred Dresses, Jackie and Me, Dot and Ziggy, The Houdini Box, The Elephant and The Whale (in association with Redmoon), Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money, Leo Lionni’s Frederick, Wonderland, Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, A Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter, Jabari Dreams of Freedom, Moonshot: A Race to Space (in association with Theatre Unspeakable), The Year I Didn’t Go To School: A Homemade Circus, Magic City (in association with Manual Cinema), My Wonderful Birthday Suit!, An Epic Tale of Scale, Last Stop on Market Street, X Marks the Spot, The World Inside Me ((in association with Spellbound Theatre), The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963, and Carmela Full of Wishes. These productions enjoyed successful inaugural runs in Chicago, many followed by productions at theaters across the U.S.

In 2017, Chicago Children’s Theatre began performing in their new home, the former Chicago Police Station for the 12th Precinct. In addition to presenting live shows in “The Station’s” intimate 149-seat Pritzker Family Studio Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre continues to grow its education and community programs, which are unique in Chicago for emphasizing student authorship, youth empowerment, and community leadership. CCT now offers year-round education programming for ages 0 to 13, including the city’s most diverse roster of classes, specialized workshops, winter and spring break camps, and a full slate of summer camp experiences.

Chicago Children’s Theatre is the recipient of the National Artistic Innovation Award 2019 from Theatre for Young Audiences USA.

For more information, please visit the company’s website .

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April 25 - May 19, 2024

By Trista Baldwin Adapted from The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Directed By Anita Montgomery

Beatrix Potter’s timeless tale of Peter Rabbit is given a modern twist by award-winning writer Trista Baldwin. What does it mean to be a good bunny? If everyone thinks you’re a bad bunny, can you ever be good? In this moving and adventurous reimagining of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale, Peter Rabbit and his three sisters come together to tell a story of their very own.

Content Note:

Based on feedback from our initial previews, we have adjusted our audience recommendation.

This play is a reimagined version of Peter Rabbit’s story. It includes themes of sibling connections, grief, and facing your fears. There is discussion of the death of a parent and a stylized depiction of a larger-than-life, unseen villain created with lights, shadow, and sound. This may be intense for some audiences.

We invite you to view our summary and resources to learn more about this production.

Location Charlotte Martin Theatre

Running Time Approx. 60 minutes, no intermission

Performances

The ASL Interpreted Performance for A Tale of Peter Rabbit is Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm. Central to Seattle Children’s Theatre’s mission is a commitment to serving diverse communities including the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Tickets for American Sign Language-interpreted performances are available throughout the season online or through the box office, please contact the Ticket Office at  [email protected]  or  206.441.3322 .

The Audio Described Performance for A Tale of Peter Rabbit is Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:30pm. Central to Seattle Children’s Theatre’s mission is a commitment to serving diverse communities including those with low vision or blindness. To request this service, please contact the Ticket Office at [email protected] or 206.441.3322 .

The Sensory Sensitive Performance for A Tale of Peter Rabbit is Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:00am. We are pleased to present this special performance giving children and families a world-class theatre experience modified for those with sensory needs. It’s part of our mission to provide youth of all ages access to professional theatre. We understand every child is different, and strive to make this a successful trip for everyone. Tickets for sensory sensitive performances will be available throughout the season online or through the box office, please contact the Ticket Office at  [email protected]  or  206.441.3322 .

For more information about our accessible performances and offerings, visit our Accessibility Offerings page. For more information about our theatre spaces and their physical accessibility, visit our Wheelchair and Limited Mobility Access page.

April 25, 2024 is our Pay What You Can performance of A Tale of Peter Rabbit . Call our Ticket Office to arrange your Pay What You Can ticket for this performance at any price!

Khanh Doan, Koo Park, Sunam Ellis, and Pilar O'Connell in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Khanh Doan and Koo Park in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Pilar O'Connell in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Koo Park and Pilar O'Connell in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Pilar O'Connell, Sunam Ellis, Khanh Doan, and Koo Park in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Khanh Doan in A Tale of Peter Rabbit at SCT. Photo by Truman Buffett.

Additional Resources

Our Story Books are a great way prepare for your trip to the theatre, giving you a peek into what to expect before you arrive. This Story Book is a social story that includes pictures of the inside of our building, the seats, and the areas you might need during your visit, including the quiet room, restrooms, and the exits.

Charlotte Martin STORY BOOK

  Art for Everybody – Family-friendly performances, concerts, festivals and more to enjoy this spring , ParentMap , February 16, 2024

Cast / Creative

Khanh Doan*

Cotton Tail

Khanh Doan (she/her) is grateful to be back on the SCT stage in this delightful adaptation by Trista Baldwin. Khanh has performed in many SCT shows over the years, and some of her favorites include The Little Prince , Lyle the Crocodile , Peter Pan , Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like , and Sleeping Beauty . She has also performed at ACT Theatre, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Rep, 5th Avenue, Village Theatre, Artists Rep, and Portland Playhouse.

*denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

Sunam Ellis

Sunam Ellis (she/her) is grateful to be a part of such a special production. Her very first acting role was a garden carrot in her second-grade class production of Peter Rabbit . Full circle! Sunam has worked on local productions and readings with ACT, Book-It Repertory, Seattle Shakespeare, Seattle Public Theatre, Sound Theatre, Theatre22, The Horse in Motion, ArtsWest, and The Seagull Project. Favorite local roles include Dorothy in Mrs. Caliban , Margery in Hand to God (Gregory Award recipient), and Bala in Sheathed (Gregory Award nominee). Sunam also teaches various theater courses at local universities, including Seattle University and UW.

Pilar O'Connell*

Pilar (they/them) is a Latinx theatre artist from Santa Fe, NM. They graduated from Cornish College of the Arts. Locally you may have seen them in The Tempest , I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter , and Luna Gale (Seattle Repertory Theatre), Twelfth Night , Henry IV , Cymbeline , Romeo y Julieta , As You Like It , The Tempest and Taming of The Shrew (Seattle Shakespeare Company), Miss You Like Hell , and Our Country’s Good (Strawberry Theatre Workshop), Christmastown and The Liar (Seattle Public Theater), The Christians (Pony World), The Nether (Washington Ensemble Theatre), along with many others. Pilar is a proud member of AEA. For Entheos always. *denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

Adria LaMorticella

Understudy Peter & Mopsy

Understudy Peter & Mopsy

Iveliz Martel

Understudy Flopsy & Cottontail

Understudy Flopsy & Cottontail

Iveliz Martel (she/her) is a Chilean actor who recently graduated from the MFA in Acting program at the UW School of Drama. You may have seen her work with Seattle Children's Theatre ( Luchadora! ), Shakespeare Company ( The Merry Wives of Windsor ), Yun Theatre ( Chalk ), Strawberry Jam at 12th Ave Arts ( Glass. Kill. Bluebeard's Friends ), and Base Art Space where she performed Buda Errante , a solo show she co-created with Bradley Wrenn for 12 Min Max. Iveliz is also a science journalist and has developed a career as a radio reporter in her country. IG: @Ivelizacting

Production Team

Anita Montgomery Director

Anita Montgomery

Anita (she/her) is a Seattle based director, dramaturg, and speech coach. In 2016, she founded Art in Communication , a resource for public speakers. From 2002-2015 Anita served on the artistic staff at ACT, where she created the Young Playwrights Program (YPP), ran the literary department, and fostered several new play development partnerships. Anita teaches Dramaturgy for Directors in the MFA program at the University of Washington. She has had the pleasure of working as dramaturg and/or director on over 30 new plays by professional playwrights across the country. Favorite Directing credits include the world premiere of Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World at ACT, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at the Pendragon Theatre in upstate NY, and Ghosted an original touring show for high school students on mental health issues, a collaboration between SCT and Kaiser Permanente. Anita has two kids, Haze (23) and Gabe (17), both raised on theatre at SCT!

Trista Baldwin Playwright

Trista Baldwin

Trista Baldwin (she/her) was raised to love theater in the young actor programs of SCT and is wonderstruck to share her first play for the very young at her first artistic home. Ghosted , her last commission with SCT, toured WA state high schools and now tours nationally. Trista is also the author of over 20 award-winning plays for "adults" and has been produced internationally, Off-Broadway, and throughout the U.S. She currently makes her home in Tacoma with her partner, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 tortoises, and 2 formerly small daughters who are now somehow taller than she is.

Andrea Bryn Bush Scenic Designer

Andrea Bryn Bush

Scenic Designer

Andrea Bryn Bush (She/Her) is thrilled to be part of the creative team for A Tale of Peter Rabbit . As a scenic designer she has worked with many Seattle based companies including ACT, Village Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Seattle Public Theater, and Cornish College of the Arts. She is a former Ensemble member and was a resident designer at the Washington Ensemble Theatre. Andrea is an MFA graduate from UW where she is currently on staff in the Scene Shop. She received the 2010 Gregory Award for outstanding scenic design.

Melanie Taylor Burgess^ Costume Designer

Melanie Taylor Burgess^

Costume Designer

Melanie Taylor Burgess (she/her) is a proud Seattle Costume Designer. Occasionally, she is taken elsewhere: The Guthrie, Cincinnati Playhouse, Playmakers, Denver Center, Arizona Theatre Company, and others. She has designed costumes for 26 plays at Seattle Children’s Theatre and over 160 productions for Seattle Rep, 5th Avenue Theatre, ACT, Intiman Theatre, The Village Theatre, Seattle Opera, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and others. She is also a professor of costume design at Cornish College of The Arts. She received the first Gregory Award for Outstanding Costume Design 2010 and again in 2019.

^denotes member of United Scene Artists

Chih-Hung Shao Lighting Designer

Chih-Hung Shao

Lighting Designer

Chih-Hung (he/him) is a lighting designer for live performance in the Seattle area. His most recent lighting design was produced by ArtsWest and co-produced by Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble, and his next design project is MFA Dance Concert produced by UW Dance Department. He has worked with McCaw Hall, Seattle Rep, Village Theatre- Issaquah, ACT Contemporary Theatre, and ArtsWest to name a few. Other selected lighting design credits include How To Write A New Book For The Bible (Taproot Theatre), Sanctuary City (Seattle Rep), Born With Teeth (ArtsWest), Comedy Of Errors (Seattle Shakespeare Company), and Measure For Measure (Freehold Theatre).

Chris Lane Sound Designer

Sound Designer

Chris (he/him) is a Music Producer, DJ, Teacher, Entrepreneur, Mixing Engineer, and award-winning Sound Designer. Born in Baltimore, Lane has served as Sound Designer for various theatrical productions across the nation. He is excited to make a return to SCT following his work on The Boy Who Kissed the Sky . His regional credits include work at: Alliance Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Old Globe, Westport Country Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Geva Theatre Center, The Kennedy Center, and more. He is also Founder and CEO at Multiband Studios. http://www.multibandstudios.com

Laurel Nichols* Stage Manager

Laurel Nichols*

Stage Manager

Laurel Nichols (she/her) is "hoppy" to be here for this wonderful show! Previously at SCT: Goodnight Moon. Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire . Regional: Disney's The Little Mermaid , The Wiz , Mrs. Doubtfire , Austen’s Pride , West Side Story , Rock of Ages , Annie (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Beautiful The Carole King Musical , Hello, Dolly! , Songs For A New World , The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes , Newsies (Village Theatre); Revenge Song (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); King of the Yees , Until The Flood (ACT Theatre); The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (The Feast). Proud AEA member. Love to Mr. Nichols! @laurelleemarie

P. Aldya Sorm Assistant Stage Manager

P. Aldya Sorm

Assistant Stage Manager

P. Alyda Sorm (she/her) is a Seattle-based, second-generation Khmer American theatre artist, and very excited to return to Seattle Children's Theatre. She works in both stage and production management with various companies in the city including Intiman, Seattle Shakespeare Company, The Feast (previously The Williams Project), Sound Theatre Company, and Pork Filled Productions. Notable AEA credits: SM , The Comedy of Errors , (Seattle Shakespeare Company); SM, The Amen Corner , (The Feast); ASM, Two Mile Hollow , (Intiman). Her two rabbits are eager to see this production of A Tale of Peter Rabbit !

Francesca Betancourt Choreographer

Francesca Betancourt

Choreographer

Francesca Betancourt aka “Cessa” (she/her) is an actor, intimacy director, choreographer, facilitator, and producer. She has worked as a theatre artist and educator in Ireland, India, the Philippines, New York, Washington, Wisconsin, Maryland, Washington D.C., Florida, and internationally in the virtual world. She holds two BAs from Western Washington University in Theatre Arts and Sociology and has trained in Applied Theatre at City University of New York. Her creative work is led by trauma informed social/emotional practice, human connection, access, agency, and physical storytelling.

Reading List

Resources for educators.

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Peter Rabbit Show Experiences

April 25 - May 19, 2024 Enjoy entertainment before select performances of  A Tale of Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit Book Donation Drive

April 25 - May 19, 2024 In partnership with WashMasks Mutual Aid

Our Community Partners

Black Origin Plants intentionally centers the Afro diasporic experience in creating a space of healing and connection through plants, community, and art. Follow on Instagram at @blackoriginplants

Stage Door Store: Black Origin Plants April 25 - May 19, 2024 SCT Lobby

Visit the Stage Door Store before or after the show to bring home some plants of your own!

CASA LATINA

Casa Latina  is a nonprofit organization that advances the power and well-being of Latino immigrants through employment, education, and community organizing. They were founded in 1994 to advance the power of Seattle’s Latino immigrants by providing them educational and economic opportunities, giving people the tools they need to work, live, and support their families. Their vision is that the Latino community participates fully in the economy and democracy of this country.

Casa Latina Tabling April 25, 2024 SCT Lobby

Learn more about Casa Latina at their booth before the 6:30pm performance.

The PlayGarden’s core values of inclusion, adventure play and garden to table guide our staff in achieving our mission of providing children of all abilities a safe, accessible and adventurous place to play. We encourage our staff to be playful in their jobs, with each other and of course the kids.

Theatre in the Garden May 11, 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm Seattle Children’s PlayGarden (1745 24th Ave S) FREE EVENT

Join SCT as we celebrate spring and A Tale of Peter Rabbit with our friends at Seattle PlayGarden and Washmasks. There will be garden activities, Story Drama, a special appearance from the cast and show, and maybe even a rabbit or two!

There will also be a thank you card making station where you can create notes of appreciation for farmworkers in Western Washington, as well as a drop-off station for the donation of sun hats to farmworkers. Bring a sun hat and receive a raffle ticket with the chance to win four tickets to  A Tale of Peter Rabbit !

WashMasks Mutual Aid works with communities to provide care, creative joy, and community to Washington farmworkers, their families, and other BIPOC rural communities. We believe farmworkers and rural communities deserve safety, equity, and dignity.

Book Donation Drive April 25 - May 19, 2024 SCT Lobby

Throughout the run of  A Tale of Peter Rabbit , bring new or gently used books to contribute to our book donation drive.

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Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature

October 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Members and Museum Pass : Free Not-Yet-Members: $18.50

Ever since Peter Rabbit first scampered around Mr. McGregor’s garden and onto the page in 1901, Beatrix Potter’s storybooks have captivated millions of children around the world. But the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, to name a few, are just one part of Beatrix’s enduring legacy.

Born in London in 1866, Helen Beatrix Potter was a town mouse longing to be a country mouse. She was passionate about animals and the natural world. Although this sparked her career as a world-famous author and illustrator, it also led her to become a farmer, natural scientist, and preservationist. Her determination to create a meaningful life for herself led her to significant achievements in both art and science. This exhibition follows Beatrix’s creative pursuits across illustration, scientific observation, narrative building, and preservation. Discover the boundless creativity, imagination, and curiosity of the woman behind the famous tales.

All works of art are by Beatrix Potter (English, 1866–1943), unless otherwise noted.

This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the Alliance Theatre’s world-premiere musical Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale , a delightful family production on the Hertz Stage, October 14–December 23, 2023.

Studio portrait of Beatrix Potter, ca. 1892 

Andrew Finlay Mackenzie   English, 1846–1940   Studio portrait of Beatrix Potter, ca. 1892   Albumen print on gilt-edged, lithographed card   V&A: AAD/2006/4/472, Given by Joan Duke, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Beatrix Potter, born July 28, 1866, in Kensington, London is best known for her storybooks featuring the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, to name a few.  

For the first forty-seven years of her life, Beatrix lived mostly in the same town house in Kensington. She came from a well-connected family—her ancestors from Lancashire had gained wealth and influence through calico printing and trade in luxury goods. By Beatrix’s time, the family had artistic and scientific connections near their London home, which gave her the opportunity and drive to expand her creative pursuits and scientific interests.   

Beatrix Potter aged 15 with the family’s spaniel, Spot, ca. 1881

Rupert Potter   English, 1832–1914   Beatrix Potter aged 15 with the family’s spaniel, Spot, ca. 1881   Photograph reproduced from an albumen print   V&A: Linder Bequest BP.1425, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

A hedgehog, assumed to be Beatrix’s pet Mrs. Tiggy, ca. 1904–1905 

Watercolor and pencil on paper V&A: Linder Bequest BP.495, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Variant artwork for The Tale of Peter Rabbit , used in editions between 1907 and 1911

Watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil on paper V&A: Linder Bequest BP.468, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Sketchbook used by Beatrix, aged nine, pages dated March 19–21, 1876

Watercolor and pencil on paper, stitched V&A: Linder Bequest BP.741, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Beatrix’s “irresistible desire to copy” began early in life. She had this sketchbook when she was nine and filled it with copies of illustrations and landscapes and flowers drawn from life. The pages shown here include her first known imaginative illustration, featuring hares who ice skate or battle with umbrellas in the windy weather.

Magnified studies of a ground beetle ( Carabus nemoralis ), August 1887

Watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil on paper   V&A: Linder Bequest BP.257, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

From the mid-1880s, Beatrix used microscopes to make nature studies. Later, she turned some into lithographs demonstrating insect life cycles for Miss Martineau, possibly Caroline, a family friend who lectured in natural science at Morley College. Beatrix visited the Museum of Natural History to study insect classification. As a woman, she found the male staff there frustrating. She said she alarmed them if she asked “the simplest question,” and with her natural shyness, she found, “if they take the line of being shocked it is perfectly awful.”

Spring, the Nuttery (garden), Harescombe Grange, Gloucestershire, ca. 1903

Watercolor and pen and ink on paper V&A: LC 4/A/1, Given by the Linder Collection, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

While staying with her relatives, the Huttons, in Gloucestershire, Beatrix kindled a lasting friendship with Caroline, a cousin who shared a similar passion for nature. They followed badger tracks and “poked around delightfully” for snails in the woods behind the garden of the Huttons’ home, Harescombe Grange, shown here.

Appley Dapply at a cupboard and running with a plate of tarts, 1891

Watercolor on paper V&A: LC 29/A/1–2, Given by the Linder Collection, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

The garden at Gwaynynog, Denbighshire, probably March 1909

Watercolor and pencil on paper V&A: LC 27/B/3, Given by the Linder Collection, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Gwaynynog was the North Wales home of the Burtons—Beatrix’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. Beatrix resented having to sneak her pets in under her aunt’s nose, but both the house and garden inspired her tastes. The garden was “not tidy, [but] the prettiest kind of garden, where bright old-fashioned flowers grow amongst currant bushes.” It later became the setting for The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies .

Letters between Squirrel Nutkin, Twinkleberry Squirrel, and Rt Hon. O. Brown Esq. MP, undated, ca. 1902–1912

Ink on paper V&A: AAD/1996/12/2/v–viii, Given by Lucie Carr, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Beatrix sometimes continued her stories beyond her published books by creating miniature letters supposedly written by the characters. In the ones shown here, Nutkin and his brother, Twinkleberry, beg the Right Honorable Mr. Brown, MP, for Nutkin’s tail back. They manage to annoy the distinguished owl, who complains that the tail almost choked him.

Early endpaper design, second version, first used in December 1903

Watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil on paper, mounted on card V&A: Linder Bequest BP.460, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Beatrix believed that endpapers should be simple to “rest the eye” between the cover and the story, but in 1903, Frederick Warne & Co. decided that they wanted pictorial ones. Beatrix’s designs doubled as advertisement and branding—they changed from book to book as new stories and characters appeared. The second version shown here introduced the tailor mice and Squirrel Nutkin.

The garden at Ees Wyke, ca. 1900

Watercolor and pen and ink on paper V&A: Linder Bequest BP.238, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Monk Coniston Moor , drawn “7.00 morn,” November 16, 1909

Watercolor and pencil on paper V&A: Linder Bequest BP.1057, courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Monk Coniston is a villa estate of over five thousand acres, made up of lakeshore parkland, farm and fell, and the designed landscape, Tarn Hows. Beatrix’s great-grandfather, Abraham Crompton, once owned Tilberthwaite Farm on the estate. Anxious that the estate would be lost to developers, Beatrix bought it in 1930, selling half to the National Trust and managing the rest until she bequeathed it to the charity.

This exhibition is organized by

A V&A exhibition – Touring the World

Premier Exhibition Series Sponsor 

Premier exhibition series supporters.

ACT Foundation, Inc. William N. Banks, Jr. Cousins Foundation Burton M. Gold Sarah and Jim Kennedy  

Benefactor Exhibition Series Supporters 

Robin and Hilton Howell   

Ambassador Exhibition Series Supporters

Mrs. Fay S. Howell/The Howell Fund Karen and Jeb Hughes/Corporate Environments Loomis Charitable Foundation The Fred and Rita Richman Fund Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot Mrs. Harriet H. Warren Elizabeth and Chris Willett  

Contributing Exhibition Series Supporters 

Farideh and Al Azadi  Sandra and Dan Baldwin Mr. Joseph H. Boland, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robin E. Delmer Peggy Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Jones Joel Knox and Joan Marmo  Margot and Danny McCaul  Wade A. Rakes II and Nicholas Miller USI Insurance Services  

Generous support is also provided by  

Alfred and Adele Davis Exhibition Endowment Fund , Anne Cox Chambers Exhibition Fund , Barbara Stewart Exhibition Fund, Dorothy Smith Hopkins Exhibition Endowment Fund, Eleanor McDonald Storza Exhibition Endowment Fund, The Fay and Barrett Howell Exhibition Fund, Forward Arts Foundation Exhibition Endowment Fund, Helen S. Lanier Endowment Fund, John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Exhibition Endowment Fund, Katherine Murphy Riley Special Exhibition Endowment Fund, Margaretta Taylor Exhibition Fund, RJR Nabisco Exhibition Endowment Fund

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Beatrix Potter & Peter Rabbit Tour

This special private Beatrix Potter & Peter Rabbit Tour tour is for everyone who has ever been enchanted by the wonderful Tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends.  Created over 100 years ago by Beatrix Potter, she was a formidable and farsighted Londoner. Like many others before and since visited the beautiful Lake District and became enchanted with it. She then later worked hard to preserve its unique and delicate nature as a National Park.

Visit Hill Top, the Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter.

Having met you at your hotel or holiday cottage, your local guide and driver will whisk you away in a comfortable private car through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world on a journey that is very much a highlight of the day before arriving at the first Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter, Hill Top.

Set in the tiny village of Sawley, Hill Top is a time capsule of this amazing woman’s life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a ‘Tale’. Beatrix used Hill Top and its surroundings as inspiration for many of her ‘little books’. You’ll recognise the rhubarb patch where Jemima Puddle-Duck laid her egg… the garden where Tom Kitten and his sisters played!

Due to its humble size, Hill Top can at times be a little crowded and entry is by a timed-entry system. It is also closed at times during the winter and on Fridays for conversation work.

If you like, we can then stop for a spot of lunch in an old local pub. Perhaps to very English tea and scones before we make our way on the short drive to the picturesque village of Hawkshead. Here we will visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

See the original artwork and notes for Peter Rabbit.

Once you step inside this charming old building to enjoy an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original drawings and watercolours. A visit here provides not just the chance to admire her delightful artwork but also the opportunity to learn more about her life outside the writing career which made her famous. Learn more about Beatrix as a farmer and conservationist, and how her legacy helped to keep the Lake District as we know today. This gallery has an interesting history too, because it was previously the office of Beatrix’s husband, William Heelis, plus it gives a rare opportunity to see inside one of Hawkshead’s old buildings.

Standard Adult Prices per person excluding entry fees (child prices available upon request).

How to book the Beatrix Potter & Peter Rabbit Tour

1 Adult = £200

2 Adults = £195

3 Adults = £190

4 Adults = £175

Departure Time:9am City Location: Cumbria – The Lake District Duration of Tour: 6 hours (Approximate times as all tours are bespoke)

For more information or to make a booking, please email  [email protected]

Alternatively you can book by using the automated booking process with Viator below. If you’re in London why not try our Bloomsbury Literature tour and see where Beatrix Potter stayed when in the big city.

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The Globally Beloved Peter Rabbit Has A New Home

Beatrix Potter’s beloved Peter Rabbit - the mischievous, adventurous rabbit - is brought to life as never before, in a brand new stage show featuring gorgeous, eye-popping puppetry. Audiences are invited to join Peter and his siblings Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail on their adventure through Mr. McGregor’s garden, in an enchanting tale for the young and young-at-heart.

Having made its world premiere in China, Spring 2023, Peter will be hopping his way to North America in 2024!

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North American Tour 2022

Back by popular demand.

“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter….”

These famous opening lines of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” have enchanted young audiences for over one hundred years with the exploits of a charming hero, who, going against his mother’s wishes, has adventures (and misadventures) in Mr. McGregor’s garden.

Beatrix Potter created an instant classic with the little blue-coated rabbit who we recognize as both boy and rabbit, wild and civilized, and who has become an icon of childhood since he first hopped out of the pages of a story book and into children’s hearts. Now, after premiering this production in 2015, Enchantment Theatre Company is delighted to collaborate with Frederick Warne & Co. and Penguin Books UK to once again present the authorized theatrical version of Peter Rabbit™ Tales.

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About the Production

• Recommended for Pre-K through grade 4, ages 3-9
• Running time is approximately 60 minutes

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The result is a masterful fusion of engaging storytelling with the performing and visual arts, which appeals to all of the senses, stimulates intuitive thinking, and captivates adults and children alike.   –  DCMetro TheaterArts Everything about this world-class production is inventive and endearing; it fully captures the spirit of the beloved stories, the essence of childhood, and the imagination of the audience, both young and old. –  Phindie.com The entire play is narrated by a beautiful voice so that it makes everyone in the audience feel as if a Peter Rabbit book has dropped to the floor, popped open, and came to life in front of us. –  HipsterHenry.com I’ve never felt so cared for before….As an adult, I enjoyed the show as much as the children….The set was simple and yet like a life-size watercolor painting. The actors do not speak as the show is narrated by a prerecorded voice, so the show feels like you are reading the book. – MommyCall.com For  Peter  I thought the sets, costumes, and masks were exquisite. I have had very positive feedback from the schools and both audiences were captured by the production….I find the Enchantment Theatre Company consistently produces some of the highest quality theater for children that I have ever seen.  –John Healey, Executive Theater Manager, Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, MD As always, Enchantment Theatre was efficient and professional, your personnel charming, and the performance reflected your name…enchanting.  – Laura Clavio, Purdue Convocations, West Lafayette, IN …stellar show. I am always impressed by the quality of [the Enchantment Theatre] productions and the beautiful and creative storytelling.  – Allison Rachele Bayles, Berkshire Theatre Group, Pittsfield, MA

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During this 50-minute theatrical, immersive adventure you will accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues.

This all-new show has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ 5-star Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022. This is a must for families looking to do something different this Easter and all fans of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature.

(located in The Easter Adventure shop, Central Avenue)

Take a break and find Peter Rabbit™ in the Activity Area where children can release their creativity! There will be plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained, including colouring in, dot to dot and ‘find Peter’.

Visit the Easter Adventure Shop where you will find all things Peter Rabbit™. Choose your favourite book in the reading corner or take your pick from a selection of children’s toys or Peter Rabbit™ chocolate treats.

You can find the Easter Adventure Café hidden deep in the burrow, beneath the Easter Adventure shop, with delicious fresh produce so you can enjoy a drink, some fruit, a coffee or other tasty treats.

(located by the East Piazza)

For £10, cuddle up with Peter Rabbit for a souvenir photo next to Mr. McGregor’s tractor. For £10 (weekdays)/£12 (weekends and bank holiday), learn to drive a mini ROVER at Mr. McGregor’s obstacle course (for children aged 4 to 9).

Practical Information

• Date: 22nd March to 16th April
• 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Fridays, weekends and bank holiday
• 10.30 a.m. to 3.10 p.m. (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
• Duration: approx. 50 minutes experience
• Location: Covent Garden, London
• Price: Tickets range from £6 to £27.50
• Age requirement: family-friendly show. All ages welcome! However, Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course is for children aged 4 to 9.

REVIEWS FROM FROM PETER RABBIT™ EASTER ADVENTURE

A fantastic experience for the whole family. The animal puppets were brilliant, the cast all standout and the script was very funny. Without any spoilers, the sets were beyond inventive and a treat for the eyes. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Beautiful show! Had the best time with my family, brilliant acting from all puppeteers and actors, it was a heartwarming and thrilling adventure for the entire family. Can’t recommend it enough!

Fabulous day out for all the family. The acting and puppets were superb.

Brilliant interactive show for all the family. Adults enjoyed it as much as the kids! Friendly staff and beautiful puppets.

The actors are fantastic. I think the adults enjoyed it as much, if not more than the children. Well thought out and a very unique experience. Highly recommended.

Where to find us

Covent garden, london.

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The Experience

• On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store
• On the Fever website
• Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.
• Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
• CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
• A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

ACCESSIBILITY

Unfortunately, some scenes will be only accessible through stairs. However there will be a special set of dedicated performances using an adapted, fully-accessible route; for more info, please contact [email protected]

Our Front of House staff will be on hand to make sure you can travel through any other area safely. They will also guide you through an alternative route if you find anything that doesn’t make you comfortable. Our team of Front of House staff and Beatrix Potter will be made aware if you are joining us today so that we can assist you the best we can

Gallery from last year’s Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure

Peter Rabbit, Myleene Klass and Benjamin Bunny in Where Is Peter Rabbit? (Photo: Dave Hogan)

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Where Is Peter Rabbit?

Hop your way into the Theatre Royal Haymarket and delve into the musical, magical world of Beatrix Potter in  Where Is Peter Rabbit? , the critically acclaimed family show bouncing back into the West End.

Based on the beloved tales of Beatrix Potter, and featuring all your favourite characters from the books, Where Is Peter Rabbit? brings the stories to life on the West End stage with beautifully handcrafted puppets, a sprinkle of magic, and 14 delightful original songs (with lyrics by Sir Alan Ayckbourn). TV presenter Myleene Klass and Olivier Award-winning comedian Griff Rhys Jones lend their voices to the show.

The show is sure to fill you with delight as you watch out for the ferocious Mr McGregor, reach heady heights with Jemima Puddle-Duck, help with Mrs Tiggy-Winkle’s laundry, and accompany the mischievous Peter Rabbit on all sorts of adventures.

Devised by Roger Glossop and directed and choreographed by Sheila Carter, Where Is Peter Rabbit’s West End return follows acclaimed runs at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-On-Windermere, where it first came to life in 2016. Its West End premiere duly arrived in Easter 2019, before this summer’s run at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Joy will abound as delightful dancing, an enchanting set, and a heart-warming story provide the perfect nostalgia trip – or an introduction to the series – for Beatrix Potter newcomers and fans alike. These famous stories have been handed down from generation to generation over many years, so for both the young and old, this is a show for the whole family to cherish and enjoy together.

Where Is Peter Rabbit? tickets for the Theatre Royal Haymarket run are sure to hop away soon, so you can book them right here on OfficialLondonTheatre.com.

Myleene Klass, Griff Rhys Jones

Director - Sheila Carter

Producer - Phil McIntyre and Frederick Warne & Co Limited

Choreographer - Sheila Carter

Adapted By - Roger Glossop

Lyrics By - Alan Ayckbourn

Music By - Steven Edis

Age Suitability For This Show

Age suitability 5+.

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Take A Tour of My Peter Rabbit Collection

You all know my deep love for Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and hat follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he gets into, and is chased around, the garden of Mr. McGregor. Beatrix’s beautiful illustrations and whimsical stories have captured my heart. I have amassed a collection of Beatrix Potter books, figurines, and other memorabilia celebrating Peter and his woodland pals.

From teeny-tiny copies of the classic tales to a figurine of Peter Rabbit enjoying carrots in his garden, each piece in my collection holds special memories and brings a smile to my face. I hope you enjoy exploring my collection as much as I enjoy growing it. This collection reflects many years and treasured memories of antiquing. The whimsical world of Peter Rabbit never fails to transport me back to those carefree days of childhood discovery. This collection has even inspired me to create special Peter Rabbit themed Easter baskets . 

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today and every other day. It truly means the world to us here on the farm. Make sure to keep up with us daily on  Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest and TikTok . As always, Stay Cozy!

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Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Tories, just caused a ruckus in Holyrood after launching an attack on could-be SNP leaders John Swinney and Kate Forbes.

He begins by pointing to Ms Forbes' claim that she would want to hold an independence referendum within three months of a general election.

Mr Ross says she is "an even more radical nationalist" than Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf.

Turning to Mr Swinney, Mr Ross refers to him as "honest John".

This doesn't impress the presiding officer, who tells him: "We do not use nicknames in the chamber."

Mr Ross quips: "I thought it was on accuracy because it would be not-so honest John with some of the things we've heard recently."

He is told to apologise as an uproar sounds in the chamber, but he refuses twice.

Asked a third time, he says he is "very sorry" for any upset caused.

Mr Swinney has the backing of SNP heavyweights including the party's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn.

Humza Yousaf, the outgoing first minister, has dismissed suggestions he was the victim of a plot to replace him with Mr Swinney - leading to his resignation earlier this week.

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He says: "No, I don't believe in the scheme. 

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"I'm absolutely determined to tackle this problem because the government has lost control of the borders. 

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The conversation with Sir Keir Starmer now turns to the Hartlepool by-election in 2021, which was triggered after the resignation of Labour's Mike Hill.

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He said: "I did, because I didn't feel that I should be bigger than the party and if I couldn't bring about the change, perhaps there should be a change.

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"We're a changed Labour Party, we have to show that people have the confidence and the trust to vote for this changed Labour Party."

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Sir Keir continued: "And the proof is absolutely clear. The prime minister did a victory speech on Rwanda a week ago on Monday. 

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Kate Forbes narrowly lost out to Humza Yousaf in last year's SNP leadership contest.

Ms Forbes has told Sky News she is considering entering the race again in the wake of Mr Yousaf's resignation.

The former finance secretary faced backlash during her campaign last year after admitting she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland when it was made legal a decade ago.

The Free Church of Scotland member also told Sky News that having children out of marriage is "wrong" and something she would "seek to avoid".

However, the MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch stressed that "in a free society you can do what you want".

Ms Forbes had argued that "continuity won't cut it".

After losing to Mr Yousaf by 48% to 52%, she said: "If we are to continue to win elections, we need to continue to listen and maintain trust."

Ms Forbes turned down the role of rural affairs minister, which at the time was seen as a demotion.

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He's received the backing of party heavyweights like Stephen Flynn and Ian Blackford, and was the first to announce he's giving "very careful consideration" to running for the leadership.

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Swinney said: "I'm giving very careful consideration to standing to be the leader of the SNP.

"I've been somewhat overwhelmed by the requests that have been made of me to do that, with many, many messages from many colleagues across the party."

There and back again?

Mr Swinney stood down as deputy first minister following Ms Sturgeon's shock resignation in 2023.

The former SNP leader, who resigned from that post in 2004 following poor European Parliament election results, is clearly tempted to once again step into the spotlight following his year on the backbenches.

The MSP for Perthshire North, who was finance secretary under Alex Salmond's government, has the experience to hold the fort following Mr Yousaf's departure.

He ruled himself out of the 2023 leadership race, citing that he had to put his young family first.

Mr Swinney said he's got "lots of things to think about".

He added: "There's the whole question of my family. And I have to make sure that I do the right thing by my family, they are precious to me.

"I have to do the right thing by my party and by my country. So, there's lots to be thought about, and I'll give all of that consideration in the days to come."

By Ashish Joshi , health correspondent

The infected blood compensation scheme is to be extended to bereaved children who have lost one or two parents, Sky News understands.

This group has not been involved in the interim compensation scheme previously paid to victims of the scandal.

Tony Farrugia, who lost his haemophiliac father (and two uncles) to HIV/AIDs after being treated with infected blood products, described his meeting with the Paymaster General John Glen on Wednesday as "emotional".

Mr Farrugia said this significant moment "wasn't just about the money but that his loss has finally been recognised".

He will now be able to apply to the compensation scheme after Sir Brian Langstaff's report is published on 20 May.

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Nominations have now opened in the SNP leadership contest to find a replacement for First Minister Humza Yousaf after he announced he was stepping down.

Senior figures have backed former deputy first minister John Swinney for the top job, while a smaller number of the party's parliamentarians have backed former finance secretary Kate Forbes.

Mr Yousaf has said he will stay on to allow a successor to be chosen.

How does the contest work?

The SNP's national secretary announced nominations had opened Monday at 11.59pm.

They will close next Monday.

Prospective candidates will need to gain the support of 100 members from 20 different SNP branches in order to qualify for the contest.

What happens next?

Whoever wins the contest will then need to be able to win enough votes in Holyrood to be elected first minister.

The SNP needs just two votes to secure an overall majority.

The most likely backers for the SNP would be the Greens, given both parties are pro-independence.

However, the Greens announced last week they would not support the first minister in a confidence vote after Mr Yousaf scrapped the powersharing agreement between the party and the SNP, which eventually led to his political downfall.

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Rippling’s Parker Conrad on the company’s new round, new SF lease and, also, its newest critic

Last week, TechCrunch broke the news that the workforce management software outfit Rippling was on the cusp of closing a new, $200 million round of funding at a hefty $13.4 billion valuation led by Coatue. We also reported that the round featured a separate, $670 million secondary component meant to give some of the company’s investors a bigger bite of the company, while letting Rippling’s employees — some of whom joined at the outset in 2016 — cash out some of their shares.

Rippling declined to comment at the time, but in an interview Friday afternoon, founder Parker Conrad confirmed our information, adding that the secondary component is actually a $590 million tender, with $200 million available for employees and $390 million available for seed and other investors. 

The round, Rippling’s Series F, is also almost entirely an inside round. Coatue is an earlier investor in Rippling, along with other backers in this round that have been investing all along, including Founders Fund and Greenoaks. The only new member on the cap table is Dragoneer, a growth-stage investment firm in San Francisco.

Of course, we were interested in much more than Rippling’s new fundraise , so while we had Conrad on the phone, we talked turnover. We discussed the company’s new office lease in San Francisco (right now, it’s the second-biggest lease to be signed this year in the city). Conrad also shared why Rippling is relatively “free” of AI. You can hear that full conversation in podcast form ; if you prefer to read it, excerpts of that conversation follow, edited for length.

So why raise this money?

Honestly, it started out as just an employee tender . We wanted to find a way to get some liquidity for early employees, so we went to market, looking really to do about $200 million for employees that wanted to sell some stock. [But] we got a lot of investor interest, so we expanded it first to include a small amount of primary [capital] — mostly as a way to get more ownership for investors that were looking to buy more — and then beyond that, we ended up expanding into seed investors as well.

What does this secondary sale say about your plans to eventually go public? An IPO is a little bit in the distance?

I definitely think it’s a bit in the distance, but it’s not like a way of delaying [anything]. If anything, it’s probably nice if there are people who want to buy a house or [want more cash] because life happens. It’s great to relieve some of that pressure before you go public so that you don’t have tons of people selling as soon as they can in the public markets. 

Is this the first time employees have been able to sell some shares? 

It’s not. We did something in 2021. But it was smaller and the company was smaller, and it was a long time ago.

Do you worry about employees leaving after cashing out?

One of the things that we talked about internally when we launched it was, we said, ‘Look, the first rule of an employee tender is that you don’t talk about the tender internally or publicly.’ We don’t want to see anyone spiking the football, or something like that. And the second rule of the employee tender is, ‘see the first rule.’ This is a very private, personal thing, and I’m thrilled for everyone [participating]; if this makes a difference in [their] life, that’s great. But it’s not the destination. The game’s not over. 

How do you feel about turnover more generally? Some people don’t like to see it; other managers think it’s for the best. Elon Musk seems to be a fan, given the rate at which he turns over his executive team at Tesla.

The executive team at Rippling has been remarkably stable for a long time. A lot of the people on the team are people who I originally hired for those roles. Some of them are people I have long work histories with, even before this company. And certainly I always like to keep people. I mean, every once in a while, there’s an early Rippling employee who leaves the company, and I find it always just emotionally really sad when that happens, even if the company is going to be fine and they want to do something else or, you know, in some cases just kind of hang out. On a personal level, that’s always very difficult for me.

You newly leased 123,000 square feet in San Francisco for local employees, who are now back three days a week. How did you settle on that policy, and do you worry about retention or hiring?

We just think there’s an enormous amount of value of people being in the office together. We were never a company that was going remote. When we went remote temporarily during the pandemic, we said, this is for three weeks, and then we’re going back to the office. Of course, it was unfortunately a lot longer than that, but we were back in the office as soon as we could be. I think it’s possible for some companies to be fully remote, but it’s sort of like playing the game on hard mode. I think it’s a lot easier if people can get together in person; you get a lot done.

In the meantime, workforce management software is super crowded. You’re going up against a company that you famously co-founded and ran , Zenefits. There’s Paycor, Workday, Gusto, to name a few . . . 

The weird thing is that Rippling is not actually a [human capital management] HCM company. Everyone who has been building business software believes that the way to build the best business software is to build these extremely narrow, focused deep products. And I think it’s completely wrong. I think the way you build the best business software is to build a really broad product suite of deeply integrated and seamlessly interoperable products. Yes, we have a very strong HR and payroll suite, but we also have an IT and security suite; we have a spend management suite, where we do things like corporate cards and bill pay and expense reimbursements. Actually, we’re using the primary capital that we raised in this round to fund the R&D efforts for a new, fourth cloud that we intend to launch in a completely different area. 

The classic example of a company that builds software in this way is Microsoft. Microsoft is like the OG of compound software businesses. 

Speaking of Microsoft, what is your “AI strategy”? 

We are a company that is relatively free of any AI products right now. There’s some stuff that we’re working on. But I am always very skeptical of things that are, like, super trendy in Silicon Valley. So I can tell you what [our AI strategy] is not. I’m super skeptical of these chatbots. I don’t think anyone wants to chat with their HR software. 

I have to ask about a tweet related to our story about your new round. I saw [Benchmark general partner] Bill Gurley chimed in that “ Anti-focus ain’t cheap .” I wasn’t sure if that was laudatory or a dig. Do you know?

I assume given that it came from Bill that it’s a dig. And he’s not wrong that taking this opposite approach is expensive, particularly on the R&D side. If you look at Rippling financially, the thing that really stands out is how we spend on R&D. If you compare us to other HCM competitors — because you talked about the crowded HCM space — they spend an average of 10% of their revenue on R&D. Next year, Rippling is going to spend as much on R&D as [three rival companies] combined, and we have a much lower revenue footprint than the three. It’s definitely true that there’s a huge upfront investment phase in building what we’re building that obviously over time, as a percent of revenue, should come down. So he’s not wrong, but it’s a very explicit part of our strategy. What Bill might not totally understand is the benefit that you get from building software in this way; much higher upfront R&D costs [later result in] much higher sales and marketing efficiency. 

Has Bill ever done business with you?

No, I’ve never met Bill. He’s sort of a constant, low-grade antagonist, but I’ve never actually met him. 

I know he doesn’t get along very well with Marc Andreessen. 

Then Bill and I have that in common. Maybe we should meet up and grab a beer over that particular thing.