←Recommendations of Beatrix Potter Must Die!

A fun, literary "what if?" of a short play.

The stakes are high, there's strong dialogue and a nice bit of action, and more than a few twists and turns. "Beatrix Potter Must Die!" would be wonderful fun for performer, director, and audience alike.

Patrick uses the what if premise very well here. What if a modern day farmer hated Beatrix Potter so much that he was able to go back in time to threaten her before she finished writing Peter Rabbit? Rabbits are creating havoc on his small farm and his rich neighbors have lobbied for a law that prevents him from shooting the critters. Beatrix listens to his concerns but then turns on the charm and ultimately turns the tables on him. Great fun, ingenious, well done, Patrick.

I really enjoyed this clever and funny play. It is such a creative premise, and it’s so well executed. A perfect comedic addition to any festival of short plays.

This is a delightful romp through the past. I love how Gabridge intertwines Beatrix Potter with American farmer Sam McGregor and how this meeting even makes sense (in a far-off galaxy). It's clever, witty, packed with action and has a great turnabout at the end. A grand addition to a play festival.

Delightful and fun! Thanks, Patrick.