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Outdoor theatre: Wind in the Willows

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Illyria of 'Wind in the Willows'.

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Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a gypsy caravan. Generous Toad. Exciting Toad. Only-A-Tiny-Bit-Boastful Toad. The Riverbankers console themselves with the fact that he cannot possibly get any worse - until, bewitched by the roar of a motor-car and the screech of burning tyres, he does. The other animals resolve to save him from himself – but can they teach him even a jot of restraint AND help him evict the opportunistic stoats and weasels who have taken over his ancestral pile? Reccommended for ages 5+, but younger children also welcome!

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard Ticket£17.00
Child under 18's£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01805 624624

Suitability

Accompanied children are welcome.

Meeting point

This event will take place on the lawn in front of the House.

What to bring and wear

Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs, food and drink welcome. Please dress appropriately for the weather, this is an outdoor event.

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