The Wind in the Willows

By Kenneth Grahame adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny

Saturday 14th -21st November 2026
730pm plus 2pm matinee Saturday 21st

The second play of Saddleworth Players 2627 season: The Wind in the Willows : a highly theatrical and imaginative take on the beloved Edwardian tale by Kenneth Grahame adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny

Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he befriends the resourceful Ratty, the gruff Badger and the infamous Toad of Toad Hall (Poop-poop!). Together they explore the Wide World, and the Wild Wood, and try to keep Toad out of trouble…

This delightful stage adaptation combines all the joy and mystery of Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved classic with the lightness of touch and playful theatricality that award-winning playwright Mike Kenny is known for.

This version of The Wind in the Willows was first staged at the Theatre Royal, York, in 2010.

Age Guidance: 7+ years

Cast

Mole . . . Jake Scott
Rat (Ratty) . . . Hugh Hamill
Toad . . . James McKean
Badger . . . Gaynor Padgham
Chief Weasel . . . Lorraine Reynolds
Composer and musician . . . Ian F Ball
The Green Man . . . Ian F Ball
Ensemble . . . Corinne Bailey, Margaret Thompson, Philip Milburn, Linda Boyles, Sue Borg

Crew
Director . . . Carol Davies
PA . . . Pauline Walsh
Prompt . . . Verity Mann
Sound . . . Patrick Warrington, Mark Acton
Lighting . . . David Plowright, Alayne Whitworth
Props . . .  Sue Borg
Costume . . . Verity Mann and team
Set Design . . . Sally McKee
Set Building . . . David McKee, Sally McKee, Richard Thackray, Mandy Thackray, Carol Davies
Stage Manager . . . Sue Borg
Fight Co-ordinator . . .  Renny Krupinski
Graphics . . . Mark Acton
Photography . . . Alan Gorst
Publicity . . . Andrew Mann, David Ebden
Date
Sat 14th November 2026
Time
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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