The Wind in the Willows: Shows
The Wind in the Willows is available in several versions to suit your specific needs. Please click on the vision you like to know more about:
2022:
The Wind in the Willows (The True Story) by Rat
and Toad!
Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an exciting, playful production! Ratty is staging a one-rat show of his eventful life during the period documented in 'The Wind in the Willows'. Unfortunately for Rat, Toad is present and not content to remain in the audience! Creative use of props, puppets, and actors showcase the fun and adventure as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece, resulting in a performance in equal parts manic and moving!
Cast
Rat - Halie Darling
Toad - George C Francis
Production Team
Based on the work of Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by: Fielding and Francis
Director: Fielding and Francis
Poster design: Halie Darling
Production Photography
Production Video
Quotes
"We have been to a lot of stuff here at the Lyric and this is one of the best!"
Parent and audience member
"Ten out of Ten! It really was!"
Audience member
2020:
The Wind in the Willows: Immersive Walk
A promenade production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an energetic, playful and safe performance! Showcasing the fun and adventure, as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece!
Adhering to the latest government guidelines on managing the risks related to Covid-19.
Cast
Mole - Pippa Lea
Rat - Halie Darling
Toad - George C Francis
Badger - Moneer Elmasseek
Weasel - Kyra Jessica Willis
Stoat - Sean Erwood
Washer Woman - Emma Reade - Davies
Production Team
Based on the work of Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by: Fielding and Francis
Director: Fielding and Francis
Poster design: Halie Darling
Stage manager: Adeane Hardy
Production Photography
Quotes
Wonderful afternoon enjoying the lovely #canalside #outdoors on the #socialdistancing #friendly #WindInTheWillows #walk at @greenfordquay with @awaprd #SummerEvents #Greenford So nice to be outdoors in the sunshine today!
Dr Aysha Raza - Council Member at London Borough of Ealing
Another magical adventure at @greenfordquay with The Wind in the Willows Immersive Walk over the weekend. Thank you to @awaprd for hosting this fantastic community event.
Greenford Quay
Production Video
2019:
The Wind in the Willows: Playground Plays
Bringing plays to playgrounds! Climbing frames can become the majestic Toad Hall, and a wooden assault course becomes the Wild Wood, while a slide can be perfect for a quick escape from a dungeon! Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an energetic, playful and faithful production! Creative use of unique playground spaces, puppets and live actors showcase the fun and adventure, as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece resulting in a performance in equal parts manic and moving!
Cast
Mole - Pippa Lea
Rat - Halie Darling
Toad - George C Francis
Badger - Chris Barton
Weasel - Lauren Garner
Stoat - Ben Frederick
Hedgehog - Moneer Elmasseek
(additional parts played by the cast)
Production Team
Based on the work of Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by: Fielding and Francis
Director: Fielding and Francis
Poster design: Halie Darling
Stage manager: Adeane Hardy
Production Photography
2019:
The Wind in the Willows: 50 minute show
Publicity Photography
Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an energetic, playful and faithful production! Creative use of props and scenery, puppets and live actors showcase the fun and adventure, as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece resulting in a performance in equal parts manic and moving!
Cast
Mole - Pippa Lea
Rat - Halie Darling
Toad - George C Francis
Badger - Chris Barton
Weasel - Lauren Garner
Stoat - Ben Frederick
(additional parts played by the cast)
Production Team
Based on the work of Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by: Fielding and Francis
Director: Fielding and Francis
Poster design: Halie Darling
Stage manager: Adeane Hardy
Production Photography
Quotes
A fantastic afternoon! #AWonderfulAdventure
Audience member
Quotes
I saw the Wind in the Willows and I really liked it. I read a chapter of it last night. I liked Mole and Toad and Ratty the best and I really liked the sword fight.
Pip - Audience member
What a fantastic performance at @OpenEaling on Saturday. We loved it!
In West Ealing
2018:
The Wind in the Willows: 90 minute show
Production Photography
Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an energetic, playful and faithful production! Creative use of props and scenery, puppets and live actors showcase the fun and adventure, as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece resulting in a performance in equal parts manic and moving!
Cast
Mole - Halie Darling
Rat - Joe Southall
Toad - George C Francis
Badger - Chris Barton
Weasel - Mike Swain
Stoat - Ben Frederick
(additional parts played by the cast)
Production Team
Based on the work of Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by: Fielding and Francis
Director: Fielding and Francis
Poster design: Halie Darling
Stage manager: Adeane Hardy