The Wind in the Willows
Written by Kenneth Grahame
Adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett with additional Lyrics by Jeremy Sams
Directed by Barry Hooper
24 – 29 April 2000
Left to Right: Graeme Horner, Peter Richardson, Daley Chaston and Eric Crichton.
This ingenious adaptation of the classic children’s novel created a sensation at the National Theatre of Great Britain. Here are Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad of Toad Hall in the familiar tale with a contemporary slant.
Cast
Mole – Daley Chaston
Rat – Graeme Horner
Toad – Peter Richardson
Badger – Eric Crichton
Albert – Keith Jarman
Otter – David Oatley
Portly – Martin Meehan / Thomas Franklin
Rabbit Rose – Joanna Lovell
Rabbit Robert – Steve Hunt
Hedgehog Herbert – Ian Macdonald
Hedgehog Billy – Ria Chambers, Kirby Mukeza
Hedgehog Tommy – Rhys Chambers, Clare Brunton
Hedgehog Samuel – Jeni Freeman, Robert Lacey
Squirrel Shirley – Jenny Brooks
Squirrel Raymond – Leah Bilham, Jade Barnes
Mouse Mark – Becky Holland, Nicola Milner
Mouse Maureen – Kara Meintjes, Clare Brunton
Mouse Malcolm – Rhys Chambers, Robert Lacey
Mouse Martin – Martin Meehan, Thomas Franklin
Mouse Margaret – Ria Chambers, Jade Barnes
Mouse Martha – Jeni Freeman, Kirby Mukeza
Mouse Mary – Leah Bilham, Vikki Crowe
Chief Weasel – Ian Giles
Weasel Norman – Graham Peters
Gerald Ferret – Michael Angell
Sgt. Fred Ferret – David Oatley
Fox – Neil Langley
Weasel Wilfred – Steve Hunt
Stoat Cyril – David Oatley
Stoat Stuart – Ian Macdonald
Stoat Gerald – Neil Langley
Parkinson – Steve Hunt
Motorist Rupert – Michael Angell
Motorist Monica – Pauline Ellard
Magistrate – Ian Macdonald
Clerk of the Court – Joanna Lovell
Policeman – Michael Angell
Gaoler’s Daughter – Nikki Horner
Washerwoman – Christine Angell
Guard – Ian Macdonald
Train Driver – Steve Hunt
Ticket Clerk – Michael Angell
Bargewoman – Joanna Lovell
Gypsy – David Oatley
Crew
Musical Director – Andrina Eyers
Set Design – Colin Burring, Graeme Horner
Stage Manager – Hazel Watts
Prompt – Shelley Peters
Lighting – Peter Bennett
Props – Pamela Horner, Emma Holland
Set Construction – Colin Burring, Roger Butler, Roger Hodge, Peter Smith, Polly Owen, Hazel Watts, Michael Angell, Graeme Horner, Eric Crichton, Len Huntley, Bill Brooks, Sylvia Hogg
Sound – Keith Jarman, Graham King
Costumes – Christine Angell, Nikki Horner, Carol Butler, Molly Graham