One Act (60 Min.)
Comedy
4W, 5M, Ensemble, Flexible

Musical

The Wind in the Willows: Young@Part®


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Synopsis

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a rollicking, adventurous musical based on Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic of children’s literature. With a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and a charming, unforgettable score by Olivier Award-winning composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this family-friendly musical brings the timeless story to life with humour, heart, and excitement.

This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.

With its humour, wit, heartwarming lessons of friendship, and a gorgeous, soaring score, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is ideal for professional, community, school, or youth theatres and is the perfect fit for family audiences everywhere.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Young@Part® is the authorised 60-minute edition of the West End musical for primary and secondary schools, as well as youth theatres. The Young@Part® musicals are carefully crafted through a series of workshops with industry professionals and young performers. Song keys are adjusted where necessary, and songs and scenes are edited for time and content, all while preserving the essence of the original West End production.

Each Young@Part® title includes Performance Tracks, Guide Vocal Tracks, a Director’s Guide, 30 Student Scripts, and more, all available with an affordable Performance Licence package.

Casting & Production


Casting

MR. TOAD

RAT

MOLE

CHIEF WEASEL

BADGER

MRS. OTTER

MRS. HEDGEHOG

PORTIA

GAOLER’S (JAILER’S) DAUGHTER

Ensemble, who play all other roles, including: MR. SQUIRREL, SHERYL STOAT, MAGISTRATE, CAR DRIVER, HORSE, LESSER WEASEL, HEDGEHOGS, FOXES, VOLES, STOATS, and OTHER CREATURES

Casting Note:
The authors have approved female or non-binary actors playing any of the following male lead roles as male: MR. TOAD, RAT, MOLE, CHIEF WEASEL, BADGER. The authors have also approved changing the gender of the following roles to female or non-binary: MOLE, RAT, CHIEF WEASEL, BADGER, MAGISTRATE, FIELD MOUSE.


Music & Materials

Young@Part® Materials Include:

Director’s Script – 1
Cast Script & Vocal Book – 30
Piano-Vocal Score – 2
Logo Pack – 1
Guide Vocal Tracks – 1
Performance Tracks – 1


Optional Orchestration

6 Musicians

Piano
Bass
Drums
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Reed

Resources

Media

Upcoming Productions

Nov 26 – 29, 2026
Original Kids Theatre Company
London, Canada
Dec 30 – 31, 2026
Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma, WA
Mar 09 – 10, 2027
Alleyn's Junior School
Southwark, Greater London, UK
Mar 11 – 13, 2027
Plymouth Performing Arts Academy
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Mar 12 – 13, 2027
Artios Academies of Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village, CO
Apr 01 – 02, 2027
Caneyville Elementary School
Caneyville, KY
May 04 – 05, 2027
St Andrews Episcopal School
Austin, TX
May 25 – 28, 2027
International School of Toulouse
Colomiers, Haute Garo, France
Jun 16 – 17, 2027
Claremont School
Hastings, East Sussex, UK
Oct 23 – 24, 2027
Hillsdale Academy
Hillsdale, MI