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The Hare and the Tortoise

About

The Puppet Barge is one of the UK's most unique venues, a 50 seat puppet theatre inside a floating Thames barge!

The Hare and the Tortoise
The story of the most famous race on earth is beautifully brought to life using marionettes. The Hare and the Tortoise is a production for all the family, featuring this classic story, plus many other tales from the famed storyteller Aesop. Expect Lions and mice, spiders and cats, there are storms to be weathered and always a few morals to take away!

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£15.00 per ticket
Child£11.00 per ticket
Concession£12.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

The Hare and the Tortoise - Puppet Theatre Barge

Type:Theatre

Puppet Theatre Barge, Petersham Road, Richmond, London, TW10 6UT

Opening Times

Season (19 July 2025)
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Saturday11:00 - 12:00
Season (19 July 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:00
Season (20 July 2025)
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Sunday14:00 - 15:00
Season (22 July 2025)
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Tuesday14:00 - 15:00
Season (23 July 2025)
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Wednesday14:00 - 15:00
Season (24 July 2025)
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Thursday14:00 - 15:00
Season (25 July 2025)
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Friday14:00 - 15:00
Season (26 July 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 12:00
Season (26 July 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday14:00 - 15:00
Season (27 July 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday14:00 - 15:00
Season (29 July 2025)
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Tuesday14:00 - 15:00
Season (30 July 2025)
DayTimes
Wednesday14:00 - 15:00

What's Nearby

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