Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 book The Wind in the Willows has long been established as a children’s favourite. Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad’s insatiable need for speed!
Enjoy the adventures of the shy Mole, buccaneering Ratty, impulsive Toad and the wise, hermit-like Badger as they transport this wonderful story into a memorable evening of theatre on The Wind in the Willows theatre breaks.
Stunningly brought to life in a spectacular new musical by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey Creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, The Wind in the Willows will send you wild with delight! With a beautiful design, captivating dance, magnificent choreography, incredible puppetry and stirring music throughout, this revisiting of a family favourite will provide a truly fantastic experience on The Wind in the Willows theatre breaks. Before long, you too will feel at home on the riverbank sharing the adventures with Mole and his friends.
Once you’ve enjoyed the magic of The Wind in the Willows theatre breaks, there could be no better way to relax than with a night in our of specially selected London hotels. We have a wide range accommodation on offer in the very heart of the West End, guaranteed to offer you a comfortable evening at a great price. Our breaks will save you both time and money, and we can even offer discounted rail travel to take all of the hassle out of booking the perfect The Wind in the Willows theatre breaks to London.
• The original novel was initially very badly received, but became hugely popular after US President Theodore Roosevelt fell in love with the characters and persuaded US publisher Scribner to reprint it
• The name of chapter 7, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, has been referenced by bands as diverse as Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Iron Maiden and Cradle of Filth
Recommended for children aged 5+
Although there’s no discounts, staying central in the Upper Circle is the best way to secure cheap theatre breaks. Mind the very end seats, as they begin to curve round and offer slightly angled views of the production.
Mondays at 7pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm
Running time - 2 hours, 20 minutes
Booking until - 02/09/2017