Overview
Based on Kenneth Grahame’s best-selling classic of children’s literature, and with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and DOWNTON ABBEY creator Julian Fellowes and songs by Olivier Award-winning composers and lyricists George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a wild, thrill-seeking tale.
This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall. Full of humor, wit, a gorgeous, soaring score, and heartwarming lessons of friendship, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is the perfect fit for family audiences everywhere.
Casting & Production
Casting
The following doubling is based on the original London production, but is not mandatory:
MR. TOAD
RAT
MOLE
CHIEF WEASEL
MRS. OTTER
BADGER
Ensemble of 7 women and 8 men, who play all other roles, including:
PORTIA
MRS. HEDGEHOG / GAOLER’S DAUGHTER
MR. HEDGEHOG
MAGISTRATE
TRAIN DRIVER
HORSE
LESSER WEASEL
CHERYL STOAT
Child Ensemble for Hedgehog children and Choristers
Orchestral Information
14 Musicians
Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet)
Reed 3 (Clarinet, Bari Sax, Bassoon)
Horn
Trumpet (Trumpet, Flugel, Piccolo Trumpet)
Trombone (Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba)
Keys 1
Keys 2 (Keyboard, Mounted Tambourine, Shaker, Small Drum w/Brushes)
Guitar 1 (Banjo, Steel String, Electric, Acoustic)
Guitar 2 (Electric, Mandolin & Ukulele)
Violin (Violin, Viola)
Cello
Bass (Upright, Electric)
Percussion
Credits
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Book by JULIAN FELLOWES
Music by GEORGE STILES
Lyrics by ANTHONY DREWE
Based on the book by KENNETH GRAHAME
Original Production Produced by JAMIE HENDRY
Media
- Spring
- Messing About in a Boat
- Speed is of the Essence
- One Swallow Does Not a Summer Make
- The Open Road
- The Hedgehog Nightmare
- The Amazing Mr. Toad
- The Wild Wooders
- Autumn
- A Friend is Still a Friend
- Toad's Escape
- As If In a Dream
- We're Taking Over the Hall
- To Be a Woman
- A Place to Come Back To
- The Wassailing Mice
- The Greatest Great Escape
- Hush
- The Fight
- Finale
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Encore Youth Theatre
Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Havering Music Makers
Ilford, Essex, UK
Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company
Sylacauga, AL
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