Wind in the Willows - The Hazlitt Open Air Summer Tour

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The Hazlitt Theatre’s Open Air Summer Tour returns for another Summer adventure! Grab a picnic and join us for the ultimate family tale of friendship… Wind in the Willows!

This August join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their great adventures with Mr Toad. Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame, this laugh out loud play will have the whole family in stitches. 

Bored of Spring cleaning, Mr Mole ventures onto the River Bank in search of new adventures. Alongside Ratty, they meet Badger and make their way to the grand Toad Hall. There, they meet Mr Toad - a thrill seeker with a need for speed. 

Can Mole, Ratty and Badger keep Mr Toad out of the fast lane, or will his speedy antics land them in serious trouble? With Toad Hall on the line, there is only one way to find out… 

Join us on for the fifth annual Hazlitt Open Air Summer tour - bigger and better than ever in the Hazlitt Theatre’s 70th year! 

Tickets 

With all tickets £5, or family of 4 tickets for £15, everybody is welcome. Bring your own picnic, seating and shade (or rain shelter as long as you are mindful of your neighbours!) for this tale of epic adventure, set against some of Maidstone's most scenic outdoor venues.

 

The Hazlitt Open Air Summer Tour brings professional touring theatre to your doorstep. Make the most of your local green spaces and join the community to experience theatre like never before this August. From the team that brought you Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island and The Three Musketeers, get ready for … Wind in the Willows! 

Our summer tour continues to be generously funded by Maidstone Borough Council who have supported us from the beginning. This will mark our 4th year of our partnership. 

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These performances take place outside, with unreserved ground seating. Please bring your own seating arrangements like picnic blankets (if you want to be close to the action), or foldable camping chairs (permitted in a dedicated chair section at the back of the seating area). Audiences are welcome to bring snacks and drinks - but be careful of those cheeky actors! We kindly ask audiences to take all rubbish with them when leaving our performances. 

Performances are approximately 1 hour with no interval. All performances are Relaxed Performances. This means that audience members are welcome to move about during the performance, but please be mindful of those around you. All ages are welcome, but please note that performances are straight through with no interval. 

Toilets will be open at all venues on the Open Air Summer Tour. Access and parking is dependent on the venue. Please contact the venue for more details.