The Tailor of Gloucester
Wed 16 Dec · 13:30
Salisbury Playhouse
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Salisbury Playhouse will present *The Tailor of Gloucester* on 16 December 2026, adapting Beatrix Potter's classic tale for a Christmas Day deadline. The production follows a diligent tailor racing against time to complete an extraordinary coat for the Mayor while his mischievous cat, Simpkin, causes chaos by chasing mice. Various performers will bring this timeless story of craftsmanship and domestic peril to life on stage. Tickets are available from £12.50.
The event is an interactive, magical musical show for young children and families this Christmas. It is an adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tale, The Tailor of Gloucester, with new songs and a fresh look.
The production follows a diligent tailor racing against time to complete an extraordinary coat for the Mayor while his mischievous cat, Simpkin, causes chaos by chasing mice. The story is brought to life on stage by various performers.
The show takes place at Salisbury Playhouse on 16 December 2026 at 13:30. Tickets are available from £12.50.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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The Tailor of Gloucester takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 13:30.
The Tailor of Gloucester is held at Salisbury Playhouse in Salisbury (Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA).
Tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester are priced at £12.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
The Tailor of Gloucester
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Salisbury Playhouse will present *The Tailor of Gloucester* on 16 December 2026, adapting Beatrix Potter's classic tale for a Christmas Day deadline. The production follows a diligent tailor racing against time to complete an extraordinary coat for the Mayor while his mischievous cat, Simpkin, causes chaos by chasing mice. Various performers will bring this timeless story of craftsmanship and domestic peril to life on stage. Tickets are available from £12.50.
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The event is an interactive, magical musical show for young children and families this Christmas. It is an adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tale, The Tailor of Gloucester, with new songs and a fresh look.
The production follows a diligent tailor racing against time to complete an extraordinary coat for the Mayor while his mischievous cat, Simpkin, causes chaos by chasing mice. The story is brought to life on stage by various performers.
The show takes place at Salisbury Playhouse on 16 December 2026 at 13:30. Tickets are available from £12.50.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Tailor of Gloucester?
The Tailor of Gloucester takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 13:30.
Where is The Tailor of Gloucester taking place?
The Tailor of Gloucester is held at Salisbury Playhouse in Salisbury (Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA).
How much are tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester?
Tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester are priced at £12.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
How do I get tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester?
Tickets for The Tailor of Gloucester can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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