The Wind in the Willows (Hulse)

by Toby Hulse
Based on the story by Kenneth Grahame

Mole leaves his spring cleaning behind to explore the riverbank, and makes fast friends with Ratty, who introduces Mole to all sorts of creatures and adventures. They come across Toad, who has an obsession with fast things, who soon gets into trouble. It’s up to Mole, Ratty and the wise old Badger to save him despite the dangers of the Wild Wood.

Regular price $12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Musical
  • Length: 105 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions in North America
  • Cast Size: 16 roles | Doubling possible for a cast of 6

Full Details

Roles:

  • Mole
  • Ratty
  • Red Squirrel
  • Two Ducks
  • Badger
  • Toad
  • Two Rabbits
  • Two Swallows
  • Boy
  • Black Rat
  • Girl
  • Piper
  • Ferret

Ensemble includes animals of the wild woods

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

Please Note: Sheet music is not available for this musical. Each licensee will need to create their own underscoring. 

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Toby Hulse

Toby Hulse is a playwright and director who specializes in making theatre for family audiences and in educational contexts. He has created work for theatres and companies across the UK, touring nationally and internationally. In addition to his work in theatres, Toby is a highly skilled creative practitioner, whose work ranges from one-off workshops to longer term partnerships, projects and residencies, with children and adults at all stages of their creative development. He is a regular Guest Tutor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, teaching Improvisation, Clowning and Children's Theatre.

Between September 1999 and March 2004, Toby was Associate Director of Education at Bristol Old Vic. He devised and directed professional theatre projects for schools; produced resources and led events supporting Bristol Old Vic productions; and created and ran workshops on theatre practice and history for children, young people and adults.


Originally produced by The Watermill, UK, in 2012

Reviews

Toby Hulse manages to combine the charm of the original with a real sense of playfulness and energy…The Wind in the Willows is a fantastic alternative to the glitz of celebrity filled pantomimes and is a real Christmas gem.

- A Younger Theatre, UK

Toby Hulse’s intelligent and witty adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale is lovingly brought to life and is simply magical and a must see for all the family this Christmas.

- British Theatre Guide