This is a charming, classic tale of adventure and discovery, in a brand-new one-man adaptation - starring Luke Carroll (Play School, Black Diggers).

Kenneth Grahame’s rollicking tale of four woodland creatures is one of the true enduring classics of children’s literature and writer/director team Maxine Mellor and Kat Henry have given it a fresh coat of paint. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and the incorrigible Mr. Toad on their journeys, trials and misadventures around the river, the Wild Woods and beyond.

Featuring a magical set with plenty of surprises throughout, and playful costuming and props, The Wind in the Willows will take badgers (small and large) on a heartfelt and humorous adventure that explores humanity, time and the value of friendship these summer school holidays.

For children aged 4 - 12 and anyone who enjoys messing about in boats.

Venue Format
Theatre, Hall, Black Box Venue
Technical Rating
C, The production can be modified to suit most venues
Touring Party
3
Considerations

The production can be accommodated in most venues and is suitable for all audiences.

La Boite's mission is to produce and present exhilarating theatre that is alive to the present, extends and inspires artists, and invigorates the hearts and minds of audiences. La Boite is one of Australia's leading theatre companies. La Boite's mainhouse seasons look to new Australian work, fresh international theatre, great texts of the past, and to collaborations with diverse artists and organisations from across the nation and beyond. We aim to converse with the times - to unwrap the past and scrutinise the present as a means of expressing our aspirations for the future. We include work for children and young people and regularly present works regionally and nationally.

Company Website
laboite.com.au

Unique Selling Point

  • Classic literature live on stage
  • General public are very familiar with the stories and this induces a sense of nostalgia
  • One-man production is innovative and appealling
  • Starring a well-known Play School identity
  • Appeals to children and families
  • Magical set and costuming elements which provide a true sense of theatre!

Marketing Materials

There are a huge range of marketing materials available for the production which have been developed by La Boite and it's media partners -Trailer (30 Sec cinema and online-ready trailer)

  • Sock puppet merchandise
  • Activity Book with colouring-in, word search and program information
  • Exceptional print-quality free Production and Rehearsal photography
  • Poster, flyer and print advertisements
  • Social media posts and campaign material
  • Media release with existing review quotes.

Community Engagement

  1. Post-show Q&A with actors These 30min sessions are invaluable for all audiences to engage in the creation of the work and to understand the process of performance. These are free to presenters and can be offered for all performances. It is also possible to arrange to have the director and writer present for Q&A sessions (subject to availability and travel costs).

  2. In-schools or community performances Where a performance would be valuable in-school, hospital or a community venue without theatre equipment, this could be accommodated in conjuction with an in-theatre season. A valuable addition to increase community access to theatre where travel or cost may be a barrier.

  3. Workshops La Boite Theatre Company is also offering 2-day kids workshops for The Wind in the Willows for children aged six to 12. These workshops foster the development of performance skills in an exciting, interactive and hands-on environment. Artists can be provided or can train presenting venues to run these workshops themselves.

  4. Writing for children with Maxine Mellor Maxine can provide workshops in the intricate and sometimes mysterious art/science of playwriting. This would be useful for students studying writing as part of Drama or the English syllabus. Additional fees apply.