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| Julian Fellowes' Wind in the Willows musical tour announced | Julian Fellowes' Wind in the Willows musical tour announced |
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| Julian Fellowes’ musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows will premiere in Plymouth and then visit Salford next year before moving to London’s West End. | Julian Fellowes’ musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows will premiere in Plymouth and then visit Salford next year before moving to London’s West End. |
| Based on Kenneth Grahame’s beloved tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad, the book has been adapted for the stage by Downton Abbey creator Fellowes and Olivier-winning lyrical team George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who all previously worked together on the Mary Poppins musical. | |
| Prior to a West End stint, The Wind in the Willows will open at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal on 8 October 2016, followed by The Lowry in Salford from 26 October. | Prior to a West End stint, The Wind in the Willows will open at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal on 8 October 2016, followed by The Lowry in Salford from 26 October. |
| Producer Jamie Hendry announced he will be sending copies of Grahame’s novel to every school and library in the towns. The story follows the misadventures of speed demon Mr Toad and his friends after he has been imprisoned for theft and his home overtaken by weasels. | Producer Jamie Hendry announced he will be sending copies of Grahame’s novel to every school and library in the towns. The story follows the misadventures of speed demon Mr Toad and his friends after he has been imprisoned for theft and his home overtaken by weasels. |
| Fellowes said: “I could not be more pleased to have been working on this new production of The Wind in the Willows, which has been a favourite of mine literally all my life. It has been a real privilege to be part of the team re-imagining it for the musical stage.” | Fellowes said: “I could not be more pleased to have been working on this new production of The Wind in the Willows, which has been a favourite of mine literally all my life. It has been a real privilege to be part of the team re-imagining it for the musical stage.” |
| Hendry added: “I am delighted that we will be opening The Wind in the Willows in two of the country’s most prestigious venues prior to the West End. It has been a joy working with such a distinguished team of writers and creatives to develop that rare thing – a new British musical. I can’t wait to get the show on the road and invite audiences to share in our journey next year!” | Hendry added: “I am delighted that we will be opening The Wind in the Willows in two of the country’s most prestigious venues prior to the West End. It has been a joy working with such a distinguished team of writers and creatives to develop that rare thing – a new British musical. I can’t wait to get the show on the road and invite audiences to share in our journey next year!” |
| The musical hit the headlines last February when it became the first West End musical to raise £1m through crowdfunding, with fans able to invest from as little as £1,000. The remainder of the £6.5m budget was raised through traditional theatre investors. | The musical hit the headlines last February when it became the first West End musical to raise £1m through crowdfunding, with fans able to invest from as little as £1,000. The remainder of the £6.5m budget was raised through traditional theatre investors. |
| Casting details and the London venue have not yet been announced. | Casting details and the London venue have not yet been announced. |