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The Wind in the Willows - Melbourne
 

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage!

Celebrating over 35 years in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 20 years in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Wind in the Willows is Australia’s best-loved affordable family entertainment with plenty of songs, laughs and surprises for the whole family to enjoy. 

This critically acclaimed outdoor theatre production delivers music, songs, and laughs. There is fun for young and old as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms the audience into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose. The young ‘rabbits’ are encouraged to get involved in the action and are given every opportunity to scream out loud, sing along and become part of the adventure. With laughs and surprises for children and adults, this is interactive theatre at its best.

 

Event details

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - Oak Lawn Gate
Bookings: https://tickets.shakespeareaustralia.com.au/sales/performances/family-theatre/the-wind-in-the-willows---melb
Start Date: Wednesday 01 January 2025

This is a picnic seating event, and patrons are welcome to bring any food or drinks that you would like as well as picnic blankets, wet weather gear, and sun protection.

Please note that The Wind in the Willows is an interactive show and will move to different locations throughout the performance.

 

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