TitleThe Wind in the Willows
AuthorGrahame, Kenneth
Author TwoBennett, Alan (adaptor)
VenueOlivier Theatre, National Theatre
Performance TypeFirst Production
CompanyNational Theatre; 1963-
Opening Night12/1/1990
Press Night12/12/1990
Closing Night2/25/1995
Performance Length2 hours, 45 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
AwardsPlays and Players Critics' Award for Best Designer
American Express Award for Best Set Designer
Olivier for Best Set Designer (Mark Thompson)
Olivier nominations for Best Director of a Play (Nicholas Hytner), Best Lighting Designer (Paul Pyant), Best Costume Design (Mark Thompson), Comedy Performance of the Year (Richard Briers and Griff Rhys-Jones)
Number of Performances297
Performer Roles
RecordNameRole
ROLE117857Bamber; DavidMole
ROLE117858Briers; RichardRat
ROLE117859Rhys Jones; GriffToad
ROLE117860Bryant; Michael (1928-2002)Badger
ROLE117861Matshikiza; JohnOtter
ROLE117862Rigby; TerenceAlbert (a horse)
ROLE117864Medcalf; CharlotteRabbit
ROLE117866Morrish; TriciaRabbit / Passenger
ROLE117870Murray; MikeHedgehog / Clerk of the Court
ROLE117872Hammond; MonaHedgehog / Washerwoman
ROLE117876Honeyball; JessicaTommy, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117877Mantle; LouiseTommy, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117878Walker; MichaelTommy, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117880Slayden; LewisPortly / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117882Grimble; SophieBilly, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117883Edwards; HelenBilly, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117884Goldsmith; TheoBilly, a hedgehog / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117887The CompanyOther weasels
ROLE117888Goode; JamesStoat / Gipsy
ROLE117890Joyce; DavidGerald, a ferret / Rabbit / Guitar / Understudy: Rupert
ROLE117891Larner; ChrisFred, a ferret / Rabbit / Guitar / Understudy: Passenger
ROLE117893Bell; DuncanThe voice of Pan
ROLE117894Moore; GuyParkinson, a car salesman / Squirrel
ROLE117896Coke; JudithMonica / Hedgehog
ROLE117897Nettleton; JohnMagistrate
ROLE117899Monu; NicholasPoliceman / Rabbit
ROLE117900Devaney; SueGaoler's Daughter / Squirrel
ROLE117902Scarborough; AdrianGuard / Norman, a weasel
ROLE117903Smee; DerekTicket Clerk / Fox / Rabbit
ROLE117905Platt; RaymondPassenger / Rupert / Squirrel
ROLE117906Holder; NickTrain Driver / Hedgehog / Stoat
ROLE117907Macready; CarolBargewoman
ROLE117909Ardill; ThomasFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117910Baldwin; Belinda-JayneFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117911Baldwin; LouisaFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117912Connell; MatthewFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117913Cullen; LucyFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117914Donati; NicholasFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117918Heap; RonaldFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117919Henderson; DanielFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117921Joseph, RosamundFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117922Kaftez; SebastianFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117923Lane; StephanieFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117924McCracken-Hewson; EleanorFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117925McDwyer; NarelleFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117928Murrill; TobyFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117929Pay; SamPortly / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117930Plewis; HarrietFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117931Probert; HelenFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117932Roberts; CarolineFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117933Rossiter; ClareFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117934Sabetian; JulianFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117935Schneebeli; RafiFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117936Sebag-Montefiore; PoppyFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117937Singh; AlexanderFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117939Smith; TomPortly / Fieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117940Taylor; KukiFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117941Taylor; NanaFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE117943Warden; JoannaFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrell
ROLE125017McMullan; TimChief Weasel
ROLE143440Thompson; KeithOboe / Pipes
ROLE117849Clarke; SarahClarinet
ROLE107868Hemery; AnnaViolin
ROLE117852Medcalf; CharlotteViolin
ROLE117853Morrish; TriciaFlute
ROLE117854Murray; Michael SCornet
ROLE117855Sebba; JaneAccordian
ROLE150434Macis; LucianoFieldmouse / Small Rabbit / Small Squirrel
Creative Roles
RecordNameRole
ROLE112416Grahame; KennethWriter
ROLE112417Bennett; Alan (1934-)Adaptor
ROLE106749Thompson; MarkDesigner
ROLE107884Pyant; PaulLighting
ROLE117841Sams; JeremyMusic and additional lyrics
ROLE106610Gibson; JaneDirector of Movement
ROLE117843Hutch; JohnnyFights and Stunts
ROLE103663Rodenburg; PatsyCompany Voice Work
ROLE117844Peat; Andrew / AndyProduction Manager
ROLE106249Millin; SueDeputy Stage Manager
ROLE105782Groothuis; PaulSound
ROLE116827Nicholson; GuyAssistant to the Designer
ROLE107892Gosney; AnnieDesign Assistant
ROLE107896Barda; CliveProduction Photographer
ROLE117302Mayhew; MichaelDesigner of Poster and Programme Cover
ROLE117845Oglesby; TamsinStaff Director
ROLE106248Markham; ElizabethStage Manager
ROLE106251Ormrod; JonAssistant Stage Manager
ROLE117846Bower; HelenAssistant Stage Manager
ROLE107890Hargreaves; WillAssistant to the Designer
ROLE106253Baird; StephanieCostume Supervisor
ROLE117856Corp; RonaldMusic Director of Finchley Children's Music Group
ROLE128720Hytner; Sir; Nicholas (1956-)Director
ROLE125085Thompson; KeithMusic Director
ROLE137089Bohan; IreneAssistant to the Costume Supervisor
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDateSeries
RNT/PP/1/3/165The Wind in the Willows7 November 1991Olivier Programmes
RNT/PP/1/3/155The Wind in the Willows12 December 1990Olivier Programmes
RNT/PP/2/3/124The Wind in the Willows12 December 1990Olivier Posters
RNT/SM/1/324The Wind in the Willows1990Prompt Scripts
RNT/LI/3/53The Wind in the Willows1990Scripts - Later Drafts
RNT/PO/3/1/82aWind in the Willows1991Olivier Production Office Show Files
RNT/PR/2/3/76Major new exhibiton opens at the Theatre Museum10 November 1991Press Releases 1990-1999
RNT/PR/2/3/82Major new exhibiton opens at the Theatre Museumc.1991Press Releases 1990-1999
RNT/PP/3/9/2/69aThe Wind in the Willows1990Olivier Cast Lists
RNT/PP/3/9/2/69bThe Wind in the Willows1990Olivier Cast Lists
RNT/PP/3/9/2/69cThe Wind in the Willows1990Olivier Cast Lists
RNT/E/3/3/138The Wind in the Willows1990Background Packs
RNT/PP/1/3/156The Wind in the Willows12 December 1990Olivier Programmes
RNT/SM/1/346The Wind In The Willows1991Prompt Scripts
RNT/SM/1/371The Wind In The Willows1993Prompt Scripts
RNT/SM/1/381The Wind in the Willows (Revival)1994Prompt Scripts
RNT/R/1/1/15The Wind in the Willows T-shirts1990Clothing
RNT/PL/3/41Alan Bennett6 December 1990Platforms Audio Recordings
RNT/PR/4/1/480The Wind in the WillowsApril 1990 - October 1996Press Production Review Files
RNT/PP/2/3/131The Wind in the Willows7 November 1991Olivier Posters
RNT/CO/1/274The Wind in the Willows1990Costume Department Production Files
RNT/LI/3/668The Wind in the Willows23 April 1991Scripts - Later Drafts
PC/1/6The Wind in the Willows1990Set Photographs
RNT/PP/5/233The Wind in the Willows1990-1994Rehearsal Photographs
RNT/PR/3/358The Wind in the Willows1990-1994Rehearsal and Production Photographs
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