FIRST LOOK: The Wind In The Willows at the London Palladium

We are pleased to bring you these great first look production photos from Darren Bell, Marc Brenner and Helen Maybanks of new musical The Wind In the Willows at the London Palladium.

The Wind In The Willows stars Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger.

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s treasured novel which has captivated generations of readers for over a century, The Wind In the Willows has been adapted for the stage with a book by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

This riotous comedy follows the impulsive Mr Toad whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.

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Neil McDermott and the company of The Wind in the Willows CREDIT Marc Brenner

Neil McDermott and the company of The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Marc Brenner.

Neil McDermott and the company of The Wind in the Willows. Photo by Marc Brenner

Rufus Hound as Mr Toad in The Wind in the Willows UK Tour. CREDIT Helen Maybanks

Rufus Hound as Mr Toad in The Wind in the Willows UK tour. Photo: Marc Brenner

Craig Mather (Mole), Simon Lipkin (Ratty) in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Craig Mather (Mole), Simon Lipkin (Ratty) in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

The company of The Wind In the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Craig Mather (Mole) in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Craig Mather (Mole), Simon Lipkin (Ratty) and Company in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Simon Lipkin (Ratty), Craig Mather (Mole) and Company in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Gary Wilmot, Denise Welch, Rufus Hound, Simon Lipkin, Craig Mather in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Gary Wilmot (Badger), Simon Lipkin (Ratty), Craig Mather (Mole) in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Neil McDermott (Chief Weasel), Craig Mather (Mole) and Company in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Neil McDermott (Chief Weasel), Craig Mather (Mole) and Company in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Darren Bell

Simon Lipkin as Ratty in The Wind In The Willows. Photo: Darren Bell