The Wind in the Willows was performed as part of Summer Showtime on The Coaling Jetty at the Turbine Theatre, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Forget Cool Britannia, how’s about Coal Britannia. The impressive residential and retail total revamp of the fabulous Grade II Battersea PowerStation is now really starting […]
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First look at The Wind in the Willows at the Turbine Theatre
The Turbine Theatre has given theatre-lovers a first glimpse of the upcoming special outdoor version of The Wind in the Willows with the release of photographs of the cast in rehearsal for the production. Due to bring its tales of the riverbank to life from 21-25 July 2021 as part of the Thameside venue’s second […]
New EP from West End star and award-winning writer marks Mental Health Awareness Week
In Motion, an EP of five original pop songs co-written by Craig Mather and Gus Gowland, has been released. Early in the pandemic, writer Gowland (Pieces of String) and performer Mather (Les Misérables, The Wind In The Willows) began sharing their experiences of mental health challenges via WhatsApp, to stay connected and to support one another. These messages evolved into lyrics […]
How to survive two weeks of isolation with free online musicals
Have a slight cough and a finely-honed sense of anxiety? Facing two weeks of self-isolation in home lockdown? Worried whether your body can even cope with an entire fortnight away from kick-lines, high Eb belts, and getting charged £10 for a house red? Here are 14 pieces of musical theatre you can watch online for […]
West End Wind in the Willows musical to play in cinemas at Easter
Cinema audiences across the UK and Ireland will get the chance to see the musical re-working of the classic The Wind in the Willows this Easter. Captured live during the show’s limited London Palladium run last year, the multi-camera production will be shown in high definition and surround sound at selected cinemas nationwide over the […]
The Wind in the Willows to be released in cinema and online
West End musical The Wind in the Willows, which recently ended its limited summer season at the London Palladium, has been filmed for cinematic, television and online releases. Based on Kenneth Grahame’s treasured novel, the production opened on 29 June, brought to the stage by producer Jamie Hendry in a new adaptation with book by […]
The Wind in the Willows at the London Palladium – exclusive new images
Adapted for the stage by the team of Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the major new musical theatre adaptation of the family classic The Wind in the Willows has sped into the London Palladium. Here is a selection of brand new exclusive images from Musical Theatre Review’s official photographer Roy Tan. Rufus Hound […]
The Wind in the Willows – London Palladium
The Wind in the Willows continues at the London Palladium (booking until Saturday 9 September 2017). Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ Appearing at last weekend’s benefit concert for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe introduced themselves as: “the chaps with two musicals in the […]
London celebrates West End Live 2017
London theatre is celebrating following the triumphant West End LIVE 2017, which saw hundreds of thousands flock to Trafalgar Square [exclusive images form our official photographer Roy Tan]. Now in its 13th year, the event has become one of Europe’s largest free performing arts festivals. The event is organised by Westminster City Council and the […]
Interview – Simon Lipkin gets Ratty in The Wind in the Willows at the London Palladium
SIMON LIPKIN is playing the role of Ratty in the major new musical theatre adaptation of the family classic The Wind in the Willows which has its official opening at the London Palladium this week. Based on Kenneth Grahame’s timeless novel, The Wind in the Willows has been adapted for the stage by the team of Julian […]
Original cast recording of The Wind in the Willows soon to be released
The original cast recording of new musical The Wind in the Willows, with book by Julian Fellowes, music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, has been recorded and is now available for pre-order. The cast of the new West End musical, which begins previews on 16 June prior to an official opening on […]
Wind in the Willows at the Palladium – full cast revealed
Denise Welch, Gary Wilmot, Simon Lipkin and Craig Mather will join Rufus Hound and Neil McDermott in the cast of The Wind in the Willows which will speed into the London Palladium in June. Announcing the new casting details, producer Jamie Hendry also revealed previews would begin ahead of schedule on Friday 16 June (opening […]
The Wind in the Willows press launch – London Palladium
The London Palladium will play host to the definitive musical theatre version of Kenneth Grahame’s book The Wind in the Willows this summer, according to producer Jamie Hendry. The musical features music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, who are no strangers to adaptations of classic children’s stories from Honk! and Just So […]
Musical Theatre 2017 Preview – all you need to know
You can’t get more comprehensive than this, here’s a preview of all the 2017 musical theatre openings we know about so far in the West End, on the London Fringe and across the UK. JANUARY The Girls – Phoenix Theatre, London Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s new British musical, The Girls, based on the true story, […]
Wind in the Willows to open at London Palladium in June 2017
The major new musical theatre adaptation of the family classic The Wind in the Willows will speed into the London Palladium in June next year. Adapted for the stage by the high-powered team of Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, The Wind in the Willows received its world premiere at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth […]
The Wind in the Willows – Theatre Royal Plymouth
The Wind in the Willows continues at the Theatre Royal Plymouth until 22 October. The production will then open at The Lowry in Salford and Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, prior to opening in London’s West End. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ On 8 October 1908, Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows was first published. Now, 108 […]
Two songs from The Wind in the Willows musical released
Two songs from the highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of The Wind in the Willows have today been released. With music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the tracks feature Rufus Hound as the lovable menace Mr Toad in ‘The Amazing Mr Toad’ and the full cast performing the opening song ‘Spring’. Premiering at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 8 October 2016, the production […]
Wind in the Willows – first look at rehearsal images
Rehearsals have begun for the highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, created by Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Premiering at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 8 October 2016, the production will then open at The Lowry in Salford and Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, prior to opening in London’s West End. The production stars Rufus […]
The Wind in the Willows – Rufus Hound and Fra Fee among cast
Casting has been revealed for the major new musical theatre adaptation of The Wind in the Willows head of its world premiere at Theatre Royal in Plymouth from 8 October 2016, followed by dates at The Lowry in Salford and the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, prior to opening in London’s West End. Comedian, actor and presenter Rufus […]
The Wind in the Willows – open auditions to be held
Open auditions are to be held in London and Manchester for this autumn’s major new musical theatre adaptation of the family classic The Wind in the Willows. Adapted for the stage by the high-powered team of Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, The Wind in the Willows is due to receive its world premiere […]
The Wind in the Willows musical set for world premiere in October 2016
The highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of The Wind in the Willows created by Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe is confirmed to open at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth from 8 October 2016, followed by The Lowry in Salford from 26 October 2016 prior to opening in London’s West End. Based on Kenneth Grahame’s […]
