Wind in the Willows musical comes to Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

Jun 9 2010 by simon halewood, Crewe Chronicle

RATTY, Mole, Toad and Badger will be in attendance at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre from Thursday to Saturday, June 17-19.

Acclaimed theatre company Talking Scarlet will be performing Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story The Wind in the Willows.

The tale has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Kingsbury and Ben Sleep.

A theatre spokeswoman said: “The show is a rip-roaring musical ride along the road of friendship.

“As in the timeless tale, when Mole plucks up the courage to explore the Riverbank with hisŠfriend Ratty, nothing can prepare him for the adventure that awaits.

“Along with Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad, the foursome career from one exploit to the next culminating in a battle not only to save Toad Hall, but their very way of life.

“This new musical adaptation captures all the wit and bonhomie of Kenneth Grahame’s original novel, and aims to bring the delights of this literary classic to yet another generation of children and a touch of showbiz to the Riverbank.”

Tickets are priced £40 for a family and individually £12 for adults and £10 for children.

Schools also get a free teacher per every 10 seats booked.

Shows start at 6pm on Thursday and Saturday with 10am and 1.30pm shows on Friday.

For more information or to book phone the box office on 01270 537 333 or log on to www.lyceumtheatre.net.