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28/05/2026

Can't wait for our next outdoor performance at the absolutely stunning Waresley Park Estate!

Come catch us on Sunday for our riotous, silly and heartwarming production of the The Wind in the Willows!

🌟 Perfect for active kids!
🌟 “Exactly what live theatre should be about!”
🌟 “My 9-year-old says 5 STARS!”

Looking for some whimsical Half Term entertainment?

Join us on 31 May for the first of our open-air summer performances: The Wind in the Willows.

Against the backdrop of our hillside amphitheatre, you’ll follow Ratty, Badger and Toad on an adventure across the countryside.

Explore the full programme of events or book your tickets: https://waresleyparkestate.co.uk/amphitheatre

27/05/2026

🎭 Fun, funny, and utterly charming! 🎭

Coming to York Theatre Royal this Saturday!

Don’t miss Paperback's riotous and ridiculous adaptation of The Wind in the Willows- with more kazoos than you can shake a stick at!

🌟 Perfect for active kids!
🌟 “Exactly what live theatre should be about!”
🌟 “My 9-year-old says 5 STARS!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The perfect way to start the last weekend of half term—bring the whole family for a laugh-out-loud adventure!

Grab your tickets now and get ready for a magical time! 🎟️✨

22/05/2026

Bringing the family to York for Pride next weekend?

Why not kick-start your day with an hour of joyous and silly family theatre at York Theatre Royal ?!

Don't miss Paperback's riotous and ridiculous adaptation of The Wind in the Willows with more kazoos than you can shake a stick at!

"Perfect for active kids"!

21/05/2026

The Wind in the Willows comes to York Theatre Royal on Saturday 30th July.

Join us for a "fun, funny and utterly charming" retelling of one of the nation's most loved tales!

A delightful family show to brighten up your weekend!

Book now to avoid missing out!

20/05/2026

Coming to the Takeover Festival Saturday 30th July!

THE WEASALS TAKE TOAD HALL!

A.K.A The Wind in the Willows.

Don't miss this fun, funny and utterly charming adventure tale!

"My 9-year-old say 5 STAR"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

13/05/2026

Serious rehearsal work occurring for The Wind in the Willows! We are headed your way York and we intend to bring mischief, mayhem and theatrical melodrama...

‘The popular and handsome Toad, the rich and hospitable Toad!

Self appointed titles only, of course 🐸

‘So carefree and debonair!

Until he finds himself in quite a peculiar situation (hint: it was his own fault) ✨

“My 9 year old says “five star”!”

“Funny, exciting, clever (say William and Emily, aged 5)”

“Excellent show. Funny, silly and creative. The perfect length for active kids. Thank you!”

“Whimsical, fun, engaging and incredibly dynamic!”

“Thoroughly entertaining! Brilliantly funny, wholesome and great twists on classics! Exactly what live theatre should be about!”

🎟️ Link in bio to our website for tickets ✨

📍York Theatre Royal
📍30th May 2026
📍11:00 AM & 4:00 PM

13/05/2026

Serious rehearsal work occurring for The Wind in the Willows! We are headed your way York and we intend to bring mischief, mayhem and theatrical melodrama…

‘The popular and handsome Toad, the rich and hospitable Toad.’

Self appointed titles only, of course 🐸

‘So carefree and debonair.’

Until he finds himself in quite a peculiar situation (hint: it was his own fault) ✨

“My 9 year old says “five star”!”

“Funny, exciting, clever (say William and Emily, aged 5)”

“Excellent show. Funny, silly and creative. The perfect length for active kids. Thank you.”

“Whimsical, fun, engaging and incredibly dynamic!”

“Thoroughly entertaining! Brilliantly funny, wholesome and great twists on classics! Exactly what live theatre should be about!”

🎟️ Link in bio to our website for tickets ✨

📍York Theatre Royal
📍30th May 2026
📍11:00 AM & 4:00 PM

08/05/2026

First 3 days of Railway Children Rehearsals are done!

We're have such a fantastic time on this brand new adaption by

Silly, heartwarming and heartfelt! We can't wait to share it with you!

First stop

07/05/2026

Just over a week before The Wind in the Willow floats into !

We can't wait to be meet our brilliant audiences!

Haven't booked your ticket yet?! Check out what people thought of the show last year!

"My 9 year old says “five star”!"

"Funny, exciting, clever (say William and Emily, aged 5)"

"Excellent show. Funny, silly and creative. The perfect length for active kids. Thank you."

"Whimsical, fun, engaging and incredibly dynamic!"

"Thoroughly entertaining! Brilliantly funny, wholesome and great twists on classics! Exactly what live theatre should be about!"

01/05/2026

🌸Happy May Day, and International Workers' Day to all who celebrate! A special tip of the hat to all of you working across the Bank Holiday weekend while the rest of us put our feet up for a few days...

May Dates

The Wind in the Willows 🐸

Friday 15th May 1.15pm Bude LitFest 2026

Saturday 16th May 4.00pm Bude LitFest 2026

Saturday 30th May 11.00am and 2.00pm York Theatre Royal

Sunday 31st May 3.00pm Waresley Park Estate

The Railway Children 🚂

Sunday 24th - Monday 25th May 12.00pm and 3.00pm Chatsworth House

For tickets, or more info about what we're up to this summer, head to

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