The Wind in the Willows is Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of life on the riverbank.
A rollicking yet gentle adventure follows best friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and, of course, the arrogant, vain and hilarious Toad.
Set against the magical backdrop of the lake, this critically acclaimed outdoor production is filled with colourful characters, music, song and laughter.
Young audience members are invited to join the fun as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms them into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose, before they take part in the riverbank adventure, full of laughs and surprises along the way.
A favourite for generations, this is interactive theatre at its very best. Come along and be part of the adventure.
Suitable for all ages.
“There are singalong songs and participation aplenty in this panto-style comedy, so even the smallest theatregoers will be enraptured.” - Time Out
Theatre on Kew is delighted to once again partner with the Australian Shakespeare Company, known for creating exciting, accessible and contemporary productions of Shakespeare, children’s classics, musicals and more.
Tickets include entry to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy an idyllic afternoon of outdoor theatre and nature.
Running time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Guests are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site.
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By the lake
Map reference on Kew Gardens Maps - H3
By Tube:
Kew Gardens station (500m to Victoria Gate)
By Train:
Kew Bridge station (800m to Elizabeth Gate)
By Bus:
Route 65 stops at Victoria Gate
By Bike:
Racks are available at all gates
By Car:
Parking is available at Kew Gardens carpark (TW9 3AF) near Brentford Gate.
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Children aged 12-months and over must have a ticket.
Tickets include on-the-day, daytime admission to the Gardens
A transaction fee of £1.95 applies per booking.
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Victoria Gate is the best entry point for Theatre On Kew performances, as it’s staffed by Theatre On Kew box office staff who will be available to guide you to the performance site.
However, you are welcome to enter Kew Gardens through any gate. Gates open at 10:00 AM daily.
Wherever possible, please use public transport to the Gardens. For transport information, please see our FAQ.
Please purchase all tickets in advance as there is limited capacity to each performance. Please note that there is no box office at Kew gardens so it is crucial that you book in advance. If you arrive and require additional tickets, this can be done online via your telephone or tablet device. If you require assistance TheatreOnKew Staff will be at Victoria Gate and the performance site 60 minutes prior to the performance start time to assist you with ticketing and direction enquiries.
Gates open at 10am. Please note, this performance of Alice in Wonderland takes place in Tulip Tree Avenue which is a 20 minute walk from Victoria Gate. Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site.
The performance runs for 1 Hour 30 Minutes.