Piers Torday’s Wind in the Willows adaptation comes to Wilton’s Music Hall this Christmas

A brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s compelling The Wind in the Willows is coming to Wilton’s Music Hall this Christmas.

Piers Torday is to adapted the piece, renamed The Wind in the Wilton’s, which will run from 24 November to 31 December 2022.

Directed by Elisabeth Freestone and designed by Tom Piper, the new production will feature original live songs by Torday and Chris Warner with lighting by Zoe Spurr, movement by Emma Brunton and puppetry from Samuel Wyer.

Making up the cast are Darrell Brockis as Toad, Melody Brown as Badger, Tom Chapman as Weasel, Paula James as Duck, Corey Montague-Sholay as Mole, Chris Nayak as Otter and Rosie Wyatt as Rat.

The Wind in the Willows Wilton’s is a witty, festive show for all the family, giving the original Edwardian tale a contemporary twist with heroes. Nervous Mole, happy go lucky Rat, outrageous Toad and curmudgeonly Badger have enchanted generations with their enduring friendships and this theme remains particularly relevant in Torday’s adaptation.

It sees the famous four tackling climate issues (although Toad seems less keen) and offering a tale of sustainable hope. There will be songs and puppetry, not to mention a picnic or two.

Torday said of the adaptation: “Wilton’s with its extraordinary history and unique atmospheric backdrop is the most perfect venue to conjure the charm, joy and beauty to bring one of my most favourite books ever, alive on stage.”

For more information and tickets, visit wiltons.org.uk