
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Coming soon in 2021
By Alan Bennett, adapted from the book by Kenneth Grahame
DIRECTED BY ROBERT LOWE
A fabulous, fur and whiskers fun show for all ages!
‘Toad: “They think I’m a fool, but sometimes I feel I’m the only one who’s really grown up”
The perfect family fun, this will be our first production when we reopen – dates to be confirmed as soon as Covid restrictions allow!
Come and join Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger in their adventures on and around the riverbank. This classic novel of Kenneth Grahame’s has delighted generations of readers. Alan Bennett’s version for the stage is true to the original but carries the distinctive Bennett hallmark of mischievous wit.
Much to the disapproval of his furry friends, Toad’s varied obsessions put the future of Toad Hall in peril when his misadventures lead to the wicked weasels and wild wooders taking over.
In Alan Bennett’s sparkling adaptation of the treasured British classic, lovable characters Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad are left with no choice but to plot a rescue mission to save the day. Come and see if they triumph.
The Loft Theatre has been certified as a covid secure venue. This show is socially distanced on stage, back stage and front of house.
Cast List
Rat – Chris Gilbey-Smith
Mole – Lucy Maxwell
Badger – Oliver Le Sueur
Toad – Craig Shelton
Albert – Mark Crossley
Chief Weasel – Laura Hayward
Weasel Norman, Otter – Ed Griffiths
Ferret Freda, Parkinson, Bargewoman – Elaine Freeborn
Portly, Ferret Geraldine, Clerk of Court, Gaoler’s Daughter – Claire Bradwell
Magistrate, Washerwoman – Jeremy Heynes
Rabbit Rose, Train Driver, Policeman, Motorist Rupert – Laura Simmons
Fox, Gypsy, Hedgehog Harriet , Police, Motorist Monica – Zoe Mortimer
CREATIVES
Hannah Brown – Stage Manager
Emily Morgan – ASM
Vicki Betts – ASM
Dave Barclay – Lighting Design
Michael Wheeldon – Projection Design
Pete Harrison – Sound Design
Zoe Skinner – Props Design
Helen Brady – Costume Design
Kim Green – Production Manager