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Wind in the Willows: Toad’s Big Adventure

A riotous riverside romp for young performers aged 7–10!

Bring the world of Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic to life with this fun-packed and flexible stage adaptation, specially written for primary-aged children. Bursting with humour, adventure, and just a hint of chaos, Toad’s Big Adventure follows the impulsive Mr. Toad as he crashes (literally!) from one disaster to another—dragging his long-suffering friends Mole, Ratty, and Badger along for the ride.

This version is ideal for school performances, with a flexible cast size (12–25+), lively ensemble scenes, and simple staging that can be easily adapted to suit any performance space. From wild motorcar chases to prison breaks, tickle battles to weasel invasions, the script is packed with comic dialogue, memorable characters, and plenty of audience interaction.

The play encourages teamwork, creativity, and character development, while providing every child with a moment to shine—whether they’re playing a dancing weasel, a dashing river rat, or Toad in full washerwoman disguise!

Complete with a production resource pack including costume ideas, staging suggestions, and music cues, this script is the perfect choice for an end-of-term show, drama club performance, or literacy enrichment project.

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