Wind in the Willows

TOADS Theatre Company - Wind in the Willows by Alan Bennett - Sat 1st December – Sat 8th December
The charming tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the incorrigible, outlandish Toad comes alive this Christmas as Toads Theatre Company performs Alan Bennett’s version of the classic fantasy tale.
The tale begins when Mole (Helen Gould) happens upon Ratty's riverbank and a wonderful friendship blooms. Taking the bemused and inquisitive Moley under his wing, Rat (Jeff Pirie) introduces him to the world above ground; from the delights of the river to the more sinister Wild Wood, from the dependable Badger (Paul Ffitch) to the eccentricities of Mr. Toad and Toad Hall. All seems peaceful until Toad (Martin Harris) begins to cause havoc in his mechanical motorcar, stirring up trouble for the River Bankers. Mole, Ratty and Badger all agree that he needs to be taken in hand, but Toad, being Toad, will not give up his marvellous machines without a fight… poop poop!
Alan Bennett’s version is true to the original, yet written with distinctive Bennett flair and humour. The exploits of our four much-loved friends are woven with clever songs and witty dialogue – so with tickets for children under 16 costing only £2.50 (when accompanied by an adult) this really is a Christmas treat for the whole family.
The production runs nightly at The Little Theatre, from Sat !st – Sat 8th December, with matinees on the 1st and the 8th.

For more information visit http://www.toadstheatre.co.uk/