
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame(Author)
Nick Hern Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 15. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-84842-148-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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...!
With ample opportunities for creativity on stage and wonderful character parts for actors, it is ideal for schools and youth theatres, or any drama groups looking for a fresh new version of an old favourite.
This version of The Wind in the Willows was first staged at the Theatre Royal, York, in 2010.
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...!
With ample opportunities for creativity on stage and wonderful character parts for actors, it is ideal for schools and youth theatres, or any drama groups looking for a fresh new version of an old favourite.
This version of The Wind in the Willows was first staged at the Theatre Royal, York, in 2010.
Reviews / Votes
'Mike Kenny's script is funny, clever and pointed in its championing of riverbank life. It has a warm heart but is never twee' * The Stage * 'Taps into the novel's prevailing mood of wistful nostalgia for a timeless, pastoral England' * Guardian *More details
Series
Edition
stage version
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 122 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
91 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84842-148-6 (9781848421486)
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Persons
Mike Kenny is one of Britain's leading children's playwrights, and was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights. His adaptation of E. Nesbit's The Railway Children won an Oliver award for Best Entertainment and has toured worldwide.