The Tailor of Gloucester

Farnham Maltings presents a bold new musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s The Tailor of Gloucester, combining live rock-pop music, inventive puppetry and a fresh retelling suitable for ages 4+.

Farnham Maltings presents a bold new adaptation of The Tailor of Gloucester, inspired by the tale by Beatrix Potter, written by Alex Kanefsky and featuring an original score by Darren Clark.

In a town being drained of colour, a struggling tailor and a trio of sharp, ambitious mice find themselves on the brink of success. Fame and fortune await, but with consequences for friends and neighbours.

Packed with live music blending rock and pop, inventive puppetry, jokes, mischief and surprises, a cast of four turns the classic story into something fresh, funny and full of heart.

Suitable for: Primary age children (4+) and adults.
Seating: For safety reasons, everyone must sit on a chair throughout the performance.

Date & times: Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 11.30am and 2.30pm.