Musicline School Musicals
The Wind In The Willows Cover

The Wind In The Willows

by Mike Smith & Keith Dawson

Pricing & Order Info.

Adaptation of Kenneth Grahames Delightful Tale

  • 14 speaking roles plus several cameo parts; easily reduced or expanded.
  • Unlimited chorus parts.
  • Easy to stage with simple scenery - adaptable.
  • CD of Backing Tracks available.
  • CD of Vocal Tracks available.
  • Piano/Vocal Score available.
  • Easily constructed and manageable props.
  • Age range - Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years).
  • Duration - One hour 15 minutes.
  • NEW Sing It! Mk. 4 version, now with...
    • "Volume Control" feature
    • "Minimise Window" feature
    • "Lyrics Off" feature
    • "Vocals Off" feature
    • "Line by Line" practising feature
    • "Phrase by Phrase" practising feature

    A BRAND NEW product; a CD-ROM or download of all the songs called "Sing it!" is available. This CD-ROM or download can teach the songs to the children without any teacher input. Children can use it at school or at home - think of the time it will save you! Most schools use it in class on an interactive white board or in the school hall on the overhead projector to allow full cast practice. Children LOVE learning this way and the product is foolproof.

    Read the "Sing it!" reviews
    'The "Sing it!" products were fantastic.' The Downs School, Bristol.
    'Absolutely amazing material.' Mary O'Neill-Delano, Canada.
    ' "Sing it!" is fantastic for us less musically inclined teachers.' The Coppice Primary, Worcesters

The story is set in a narrative style with cameo scenes acted out.

The show is an adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's delightful tale of Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad and contains 10 catchy and lyrical tunes. There are 14 main characters, plus many smaller parts and chorus for youngsters aged 7 to 11.

One Act. One scene. (follow through cameos) Ten songs.

No elaborate scenery needed.

Number of parts

  • Male - 5
  • Female - 3
  • Either - 6
  • Chorus- As many as required.

Male Major Principles

  • Badger
  • Toad
  • Chauffeur
  • Engine Driver
  • Chief Weasel.

Female Major Principles

  • Barge Woman
  • Girl
  • Aunt.

Either

  • Narrator 1-4
  • Mole
  • Rat.

Additional Characters

  • Chorus of Riverbank characters
  • Rabbits
  • Hedgehogs
  • Voles
  • Field Mice
  • Weasels.

The chorus open the show singing "Tales of the River Bank" before the narrator gets the story underway by introducing Mole and Rat who quickly form a solid friendship as they embark on an adventure together after singing "Messing in Boats".

As time moves swiftly on, Mole becomes even more intrigued about this new world he has just discovered and asks Rat to take him to see Toad, who is more than pleased to welcome them into Toad Hall. However, as proud as Toad is of his fine residence, he cannot wait more than two minutes before showing both Rat and Mole his new purchase a gipsy caravan! "Poop Poop" follows as Toad becomes caught up in the excitement of his new motor vehicle. Despite Rat and Moles attempts at persuading Toad to strike up an interest in something safer, the stubborn animal doesnt listen and the following morning places his order for this most expensive motor car!

As time continues, Mole becomes intrigued about the other creatures once again, and when Rat is asleep he embarks on a journey to the wild wood by himself to visit Badger. Unfortunately, Mole underestimates the eeriness of the wood and luckily Rat comes to his rescue; "Snowflakes Fall" follows. After Rat finds Mole they start to make their way back towards the river, but on the way Mole smells the familiarity of his old home, and in a moment of nostalgia sings "My Old Home". As Mole finds himself in memorable surroundings, Rat becomes mesmerised by the field mice as they sing Christmas Carol at this festive time of year.

As a new season begins, Badger, Rat and Mole visit Toad once again and during "A Lesson in Life" try to persuade him to leave motor cars alone! However, being the crafty Toad that he is, he fakes an illness and whilst left alone in his bedroom escapes through the window and steals a motor car but unfortunately ends up in gaol.

Yet the friendly Toad strikes up a relationship with a girl in prison who helps him to escape and dressed as a washer woman he leaves the gaol unnoticed. He then finds a barge and a woman who offers to take him back to Toad Hall in exchange for her washing being done. But although "All Washed Up" leaves a feeling of optimism in the air, the barge woman discovers that this stranger really isnt a washer woman and in a moment of fury, flings him into the canal.

Eventually, Toad makes his way back home, but only to discover that the weasels have taken over Toad Hall! Eager to claim his home back, Toad and his friends make their way through a tunnel into Toad Hall just in time to hear the Weasels sing "The Hour has Come for Toad". The song strikes a nerve in Toad and afterwards a battle commences. Since Toad emerges victorious he holds a banquet for his friends at the riverbank, and although he may seem slightly conceited at times, his friends cant help but love him all the same and all join in to sing "Toads Last Little Song".

Resource Image

Title Artwork

Great for creating your own customised artwork for your show!
Download .png
Resource Image

Cover Artwork

Printable book cover artwork. Great for posters and programmes!
Download .jpg

5 Star Rating

The Wind In The Willows

"The song 'My home' won it for me and the audience. All the songs were fun and easy to learn. "
Serena Watts, Bucklebury C E Primary School

5 Star Rating

The Wind In The Willows

"Wonderfully easy songs to learn and when "My Home" was sung there wasn't a dry eye in the house!"
Music teacher, St Minver School, Cornwall

Add your review

Please enter the quantity of items you require, move to the bottom and click the "Add to Basket" Button.
Same Day First Class Dispatch if ordered before 12:00 p.m. NOW with FULL tracking!

  Downloads

Instant Downloads allow you to pay online with a Credit/Debit Card or PayPal and instantly download your materials as PDFs and/or MP3s.

Product Name Product Price Qty
Script (Non-editable PDF) US$14.00
Script (Editable Word Doc) US$17.00
PDF & Word Doc Scripts US$21.00
PDF Score US$17.00
MP3 Backing Tracks US$14.00
MP3 Vocal Tracks US$14.00
Sing it! (PC)What's this? US$14.00
Sing it! (MAC)What's this? US$14.00

  Posted

The traditional means of getting your items. Most of our works are RING BOUND books or CDs of recorded music.

U.K. schools can order posted items with a school order number.
This facility is available at the end of the ordering process.

All UK posted orders are now sent via Royal Mail's 24 hour, fully tracked service. You will receive a tracking number via email once we have despatched your goods.

Non U.K. posted items are sent express tracked airmail delivery anywhere in the world. Please allow 14 days for all international deliveries.

Product Name Product Price Qty
Script US$20.00
Pack of 5 Scripts US$65.00
Pack of 10 Scripts US$100.00
Piano Score US$27.00
CD of Backing Tracks US$18.00
CD of Vocal Tracks US$18.00
Sing it! CD-ROM (PC & MAC)What's this? US$21.00

  Performing Licence: valid for 12 months from date of issue for THIS musical only

The Musicline Performing Licence covers you to perform this musical.

It is illegal to perform ANY published musical without the appropriate licence which is only available from the publisher of that musical.

'Blanket' licences which you may have DO NOT cover the performing of published musicals.

A performing licence is required for EACH PERFORMANCE.

For more information about Licencing, please click here

Size of your School Size Price per Performance Price Number of Performances Number
200+ Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$43.00
150-199 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$35.00
100-149 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$28.00
50-99 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$21.00
0-49 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$14.00
Theatre Group (any size) US$71.00

  Copying Licence: valid for 12 months from date of issue for THIS musical only

The Musicline Copying Licence covers you to copy ALL of any of the items you buy for this show either posted or downloaded.

This Licence is only available from the publisher of the copyright material.

It is illegal to reproduce or share ANY published material without the appropriate licence.

For more information about Licencing, please click here

Size of your School Size Price of Licence Price Qty Qty
200+ Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$43.00
150-199 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$35.00
100-149 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$28.00
50-99 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$21.00
0-49 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$14.00
Theatre Group (any size) US$71.00

  Video Licence: valid for 12 months from date of issue for THIS musical only

The Musicline Video Licence allows you to record your performances and sell the DVDs without royalty payments applying. The Video Licence is given FREE OF CHARGE if you order a Performing Licence and a Copying Licence at the same time. Only fill in the box below if you wish to purchase a video licence separately.

For more information about Licencing, please click here

Size of your School Size Price of Licence Price Qty Qty
200+ Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$43.00
150-199 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$35.00
100-149 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$28.00
50-99 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$21.00
0-49 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$14.00
Theatre Group (any size) US$71.00