Performance

The Age

Saturday December 27, 2008

Lindy Percival

WHAT The Wind in the Willows

WHERE Royal Botanic Gardens, city

WHEN Today, 11am and 6pm, and Tuesday-Saturdays until January 24.

TICKETS $25, $90 for four; 1300122344; 136100, shakespeareaustralia.com.au

THE Royal Botanic Gardens is once again transformed into a simply splendid English playground as that perennial favourite, The Wind in the Willows, kicks off its summer season today. Based on Kenneth Grahame's tale of a group of adventurous and occasionally law-breaking animals, the production roams across the gardens, at times with young audience members in hot pursuit.

Unleashed on the world in 1908, the impulsive Toad, obliging Ratty, mild-mannered Mole and wise Mr Badger have lost none of their appeal as they mess about in boats or live it up in Toad Hall.

Pack a picnic and make your way to the edge of the Wild Wood, but beware of weasels along the way. -- LINDY PERCIVAL

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