Beatrix Potter Must Die!

by Patrick Gabridge

A desperate American farmer travels back in time for an unusual solution to his plague of rabbits. A hilarious two-hander that offers an possible origin story for "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."

(Inspired by the playwright's struggles with rabbits on his own farm. But no actual time travel was involved.)

A desperate American farmer travels back in time for an unusual solution to his plague of rabbits. A hilarious two-hander that offers an possible origin story for "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."

(Inspired by the playwright's struggles with rabbits on his own farm. But no actual time travel was involved.)

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Artimis Ott: Beatrix Potter Must Die! by Patrick Gabridge

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"Beatrix Potter Must Die!" Is a fun sci-fi comedy with an unexpected twist! Gabridge's writing is witty and full of personality sure to make an strong impression on anyone who watches it.

"Beatrix Potter Must Die!" Is a fun sci-fi comedy with an unexpected twist! Gabridge's writing is witty and full of personality sure to make an strong impression on anyone who watches it.

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David Templeton: Beatrix Potter Must Die! by Patrick Gabridge

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"Beatrix Potter Must Die!" is a true delight. It's a fine and furry fusion of science fiction, comedy, literary criticism and social satire. Patrick Gabridge's tidy little short play is as clever and entertaining and full of surprises as it is laugh-out-loud funny and deeply satisfying.

"Beatrix Potter Must Die!" is a true delight. It's a fine and furry fusion of science fiction, comedy, literary criticism and social satire. Patrick Gabridge's tidy little short play is as clever and entertaining and full of surprises as it is laugh-out-loud funny and deeply satisfying.

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Enid Cokinos: Beatrix Potter Must Die! by Patrick Gabridge

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It’s easy to see why Patrick Gabridge’s play was selected by The Ten Show (Season 2) as one of the top contenders. I watched the short movie made of BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE! It’s fabulous! A creative, fun story weaving past and present, and getting to the bottom of Ms. Potter’s (possible) inspiration. A truly delightful play to read and watch.

It’s easy to see why Patrick Gabridge’s play was selected by The Ten Show (Season 2) as one of the top contenders. I watched the short movie made of BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE! It’s fabulous! A creative, fun story weaving past and present, and getting to the bottom of Ms. Potter’s (possible) inspiration. A truly delightful play to read and watch.

”

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Development History

Type Reading, Organization One Night Stand, Aurora, CO, Year 2016
Type Reading, Organization Dewey Decimal Festival, Chappaqua, NY, Year 2014

Production History

Type Professional, Barrington Stage Company , Year 2018
Type Professional, Organization Playwrights' Round Table, Year 2018
Type Community Theater, Organization Acme Theatre, Maynard, MA, Year 2016
Type Fringe, Organization AND Theatre, South Korea, Year 2016
Type Community Theater, Organization Arlington Friends of the Drama, Year 2015
Type Fringe, Organization Short and Sweet Festival, the Philippines, Year 2015
Type Professional, Organization Nylon Fusion, New York, Year 2015
Type University, Organization SUNY Brockport, Year 2015
Type Community Theater, Organization Silver Spring Playhouse, MD, Year 2014
Type Fringe, Organization North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe, San Diego, CA, Year 2014
Type Fringe, Organization Short and Sweet Festival, Aukland, New Zealand, Year 2014