The Winds in the
Willows
Looking for an ultimate family
London Westend show! Get set for an enjoyable The Winds in the Willows running
with packed houses at the magnificent London Palladium theatre which is
positioned at Argyll Street W1F 7TF, London. The Wind in The Willows is a perfect family show full of exciting action,
dazzling songs and delightful choreography.
After an immensely successful UK
tour, the brand new musical version of Kenneth Grahame’s classic saga The Wind
in the Willows is all set to arrive at the London Palladium in the West End in
June 2017. The timeless saga is penned by Julian Fellowes featuring music and
lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
Fellowes is renowned for some of
the hugely successful films and TV series like Gosford Park and Downton Abbey. His
version of Mary Poppins has been a huge success on the stage as well as recent adaptation
of the classic musical Half a Six Pence. The latter also earned huge acclaimation
at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Since long time, Stiles and Drewe have
collaborated with Fellowes, which includes both Mary Poppins and Half a
Sixpence. They also won the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best New
Musical along with three of the top prizes at the Musical of the Year Awards.
The popular show revolves around
adventure-seeking, lovable menace Mr Toad known for its avid need for speed and
action. When Mr Toad is put behind the bars, evil Wild Wooders over run his
beautiful family home Toad Hall. It was under the leadership of Chief Weasel. Toad
has some of his genuine friends good friends Ratty, Moley and Badger.
In the year 1908, The Wind in the
Willows was first published by Kenneth Grahame and went on becoming hugely
successful. This is one of the hugely popular children’s book which is adapted
for stage, television, radio and film on numerous occasions. The title role of
Mr. Toad is played by Rufus Hound who is a popular comedian, TV presenter and
actor. He also stared in One Man Two Guv’nors and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Other
wonderful performers are David Birrell as Badger, with Fra Fee as Mole and
Thomas Howes as Rat.