Mark Powell's stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic, with new music by John Biddle, as a festive family favourite for audiences of all ages.
The Wind in the Willows opens at Hull Truck Theatre on Friday 27 November, running through to Sunday 3 January 2027. It's Mark Powell's stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's novel, and it's being billed as a festive alternative to pantomime for audiences of all ages. The story follows Mole and his friends — Rat, Badger, Otter and Toad — into the Wild Wood to save Toad Hall from the Wild Wooders, with themes of friendship, loyalty, home and belonging running through it. It's the show audiences voted for as the one they most wanted to see.
Mark Babych, the theatre's Artistic Director, directs the production, which features brand new music by John Biddle and new costumes. On stage, a company of eight actors is joined by a Young Company of twenty, so there's a fair bit of life moving around the set. The main cast includes Jo Patmore as Mole, Soroosh Lavasani as Toad, Paul Carroll as Rat, Harriet Waters as Otter, and Andrew Whitehead as Badger. Beth Crame plays Stoat, Joyce and Horse; Oliver Mawdsley takes on Squirrel, Kenneth and Chief Weasel; and Robyn McIntyre covers Rabbit, Elspeth, Weasel and Jessica.
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It's a family-friendly run, and the theatre has put a lot of thought into making it accessible. Relaxed, Baby Friendly, BSL Interpreted, Captioned and Audio Described performances run throughout the season, so you can pick the one that works best for you. Hull Trains is partnering with the theatre for the seventh Christmas running, and the show plays on Stage 1. Tickets range from £35 down to £11, with concessions available.
