Name: Peter Rabbit
Creator: Beatrix Potter
First Appearance: The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902)
Siblings: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail
Species: Rabbit
Peter Rabbit is a mischievous and courageous young bunny rabbit who has a natural curiosity and a kind interest in seeking adventure. He is known for his boundless energy and resourcefulness, which often lead him to exciting, sometimes tricky situations. Despite his impulsive nature, Peter is quick-witted and clever, relying on his intelligence to get him out of trouble.
Peter has a heart full of love and loyalty for his family and friends. He will do anything to keep them safe, even if it means putting himself in danger. His sense of justice and desire to help others often lead him to embark on daring adventures to right wrongs and protect his community.
While he may make mistakes, Peter learns from them and uses his experiences to teach his friends valuable life lessons. His adventurous spirit is balanced with a sense of responsibility, making him a trustworthy and wise friend.
Peter, is a small brown rabbit with a fluffy tail and expressive brown eyes. Peter stands out from the other rabbits in his community, thanks to his signature blue jacket. His agile hops and energetic movements mirror his playful and lively personality.
Peter, along with his three sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail, reside with his mother, Mrs. Josephine Rabbit. Their close-knit family is a source of love and support that provides Peter with the necessary foundation to confront the outside world's obstacles.
Peter Rabbit relishes in exploring the world outside of his burrow. His sense of adventure leads him to discover new places and meet new friends along the way. With his impressive digging and jumping abilities, he is well-equipped for any exciting escapades that come his way.
Courage: Fearlessly faces challenges and dangers to protect his family and friends.
Cleverness: Quick-witted and resourceful, often finding inventive solutions to the problems he encounters.
Leadership: A natural ability to lead and inspire others, rallying his friends to work together and overcome obstacles.
Rainbow Productions holds the UK’s official licence to manage his personal appearances at public UK events on behalf of the brand owner.
Book our character costumes to attend your corporate event. They provide family-friendly content – perfect for entertaining guests and attracting customers at venues such as:
Shopping Centres
Visitor Attractions
Retailer In-Store Activities
Children’s Festivals
We take care of everything; our full service includes the licensed character costume, trained performer and Road Manager (minder) to accompany the character. Please visit our character events page to find out more.
Due to the nature of the events we manage, we are not able to supply characters for private children’s parties or similar events.
2016 celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth
Beatrix Potter’s books are a publishing sensation with over 2 million books being sold every year
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is now one of the best-selling children’s classics of all time, with over 45 million copies sold, and has been translated into 45 different languages including a hieroglyphic version
Peter Rabbit is considered the oldest licensed character in the world, further to Beatrix Potter’s forward-thinking as a business woman. Peter Rabbit mascot hire has been popular for several decades – as has its depiction on TV and stage. ‘The Tales of Beatrix Potter’ – a film using ballet to show Potter’s costumed characters through dance was aired in the 1970s, and later adapted for the Royal Opera House in 1992
The Peter Rabbit TV animation has won several Daytime Emmy Awards
Live-action/CGI animated Peter Rabbit movie hit the big screen in March 2018, with Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway due to premier in May 2021
The adventures are also set in Beatrix Potter’s beloved English Lake District
Character costumes Classic Peter Rabbit and Peter Rabbit TV are available to book to attend UK events
Last month, a number of characters attended events in celebration of World Book Day including the Gruffalo at John Lewis Oxford Street & Liverpool, Zog at John Lewis Cambridge and Paddington™ at Broadstreet Mall in Reading. This was followed by our first ever attendance at the London Book Fair where the Gruffalo, Elmer and Mula walked the aisles posing for photos with visitors.
Hello Kitty attended the launch of the new themed Hello Kitty Café at Primark Birmingham & Manchester, which ties in with their new clothing & accessories range, while Peppa Pig appeared at several Trotters stores to highlight the launch of their Trotters X Peppa Pig collection. Plus Po has been spotted around the country promoting his new movie, Kung Fu Panda 4.
And there’s more lined up for the Easter holidays, so here’s a sneak peek of where you can see your favourite characters this April, (*events can be subject to change)…
1st April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales
1st April: PJ Masks’ Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet – The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin
1st April: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Sonic the Hedgehog™ & Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
1st April: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Tatton Park, Knutsford
2nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon
2nd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street
3rd April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle
3rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark
4th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray
4th April: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek
6th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Daniel of Windsor Department Store, Windsor
6th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Putney Exchange Shopping Centre, Putney
6th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – White Post Farm, Nottingham
6th & 7th April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Sterling Mills Outlet, Scotland
7th April: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
7th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
7th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Peak Rail, Matlock
7th April: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
10th April: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – The Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford
11th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes
13th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
13th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Edinburgh
14th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Braehead
14th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
20th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Banham Zoo, Norwich
20th & 21st April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Land Theme Park, Milton Keynes
20th & 21st April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley
21st April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Africa Alive, Lowesoft
27th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
27th April: Paddington™ – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
28th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
27th & 28thApril: Po (Kung Fu Panda) – Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Unit 3 & 4,
Greenlea Park
Prince Georges Road
London
SW19 2JD
UK