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22/08/2026

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

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"A brilliantly engaging show that keeps the spirit of the story while injecting fun for all ages! Highly recommend!"

"Creative, funny and energetic!"

"Fantastic – I'm coming to the next one!"

🚨 ALERT! 🚨

There are just 3 performances of The Wind in the Willows left this summer!

Join Badger, Ratty, Mole, Toad and the gang for an unforgettable outdoor adventure filled with laughter, music and mayhem. This charming adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic is perfect for active kids, the young (and young at heart!) and book lovers alike.

We'd love to see you at one of our final performances:

📍 Sunday 9 August – Hartland Abbey, Bideford, Devon (.abbey) with

📍 Saturday 15 August – 3.00pm & 6.00pm – Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol

📍 Tuesday 18 August – Glemsford Library, Suffolk with Creative Arts East

Bring a picnic, gather the family and join us for one last summer adventure!

Costume and Prop Design by Alex Webster
Backdrops by Becky Horne
Photos by Harry Thorpe
Taken at Castle Bromwich Gardens

06/08/2026

"Imaginative, thrilling and funny!"
"Everyone with any youth in them should see it!

We're loving hearing what audiences are saying about *The Railway Children*! ❤️

But there's only a few weeks left to catch Charis McRoberts' fantastic new adaptation, so don't miss your chance!

🚂 Tour dates:

📍 Sat 8 Aug – Castle Lawn, Bude (North Coast Arts)
📍 Tue 11 Aug – Margaret Harker Hall, Blofield (Creative Arts East)
📍 Wed 12 Aug – The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
📍 Thu 13 Aug – Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kent
📍 Fri 14 Aug – Common Room Garden,
📍 Sun 16 Aug – Cotteridge Park, Birmingham
📍 Fri 21 Aug – Waresley Park Estate, Cambridgeshire
📍 Sat 22 Aug – Abbey Pumping Station (Leicester Museums & Galleries)
📍 Sun 23 Aug – The Amphitheatre, Telford Town Park (Telford & Wrekin Council, Telford Theatre)

🎟️ Book your tickets now at paperbacktheatre.com and join us for this imaginative, thrilling, and heartwarming adventure before the tour ends!

Photos taken at the fabulous Himley Hall and Park

04/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Whimsical, fun, engaging and incredibly dynamic!"

💚 The Wind in the Willows is coming to Hartland Abbey and Gardens this weekend with North Coast Arts ! 🌿🐸🦡🐀

Not sure whether to come? Don't just take our word for it...

💬 *"Excellent show. Funny, silly and creative. The songs were great and 60 minutes is the perfect length for active kids. Thank you!"*

💬 *"My 9-year-old says 'Five star!' Very funny! Lots of energy, a great pace and brilliant audience interaction. Toady and Ratty were our favourites!"* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🐸 Join Toady, Ratty, Moley and Badger for a wild outdoor adventure packed with laughter, live music, chaos and heart!

When Mole ventures out in search of adventure, he's swept into Mr Toad's outrageous schemes. Can Mole, Rat and Badger save Toad from himself and stop the Wild Wooders from taking over Toad Hall? 🌳⚔️

🎭 Paperback Theatre's hit adaptation is a high energy 60 minutes of silliness, joy and fantastic family theatre that's perfect for all ages!

📍 Catch us this Sunday:

🏡 9 August – Hartland Abbey, Devon

🎟️ Don't miss this hilarious family adventure – get your tickets now via the link in our bio! 🐸💚

03/08/2026

🚂 The Railway Children is coming to Bude Castle Lawn! 🌿

Don't miss this delightful, modern adaptation of *The Railway Children*!

Join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they leave the big city behind and navigate country life for the very first time, discovering all sorts of adventures along the way. 🌾

A heartwarming production full of charm, wit and energy – come and see how just three actors bring this epic tale to life! 🎭

Here's what our audiences thought:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Really fantastic interpretation."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great energetic performance. Good for all ages."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great production for children and grown-ups. Very well done!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Superb show. Magic stuff."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A most wonderful show. We need more like this for every child!"

Join us pm Saturday 8th August for a magical outdoor theatre experience at Bude Castle Lawn!

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03/08/2026

🌿 We're coming to Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens this Wednesday! 🎭

Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and Toad for a heartwarming adventure packed with laughter, friendship and mischief in Paperback's new adaptation of *The Wind in the Willows*.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Whimsical, fun, engaging and incredibly dynamic!"

💬 "Excellent show. Funny, silly and creative. The songs were great and 60 minutes is the perfect length for active kids. Thank you!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My 9-year-old says, 'Five star!' Very funny! Lots of energy, a great pace and brilliant audience interaction. Toady and Ratty were our favourites!"

Described by Brum Hour as "fun, funny and utterly Brummy," this is the perfect family day out in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens.

🧺 Bring a picnic, gather the family, and enjoy an unforgettable theatrical adventure in the great outdoors!

🎟️ Thanks to the generous support of the Barry Jackson Trust, tickets are just £5. Grab yours now and we'll see you there! 🌳✨

Book Now via https://www.ticketsource.com/paperback/paperback-theatre-presents-the-wind-in-the-willows-at-castle-bromwich-hall-and-gardens/e-grpgdx

03/08/2026

The Wind in the Willows remains a classic tale to us all. Here are some photos from our own retelling! 🐸

Join us on the mischievous adventures that these cheeky animals find themselves in 🌱

📅 Wednesday 5th August… 📍Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens

📅 Sunday 9th August… 📍Hartland Abbey

📅 Saturday 15th August… 📍Windmill Hill City Farm

📅 Tuesday 18th August… 📍Glemsford

03/08/2026

🚂 The Railway Children is coming to Abbey Pumping Station this August!

Still wondering whether to book? Don't just take our word for it... ❤️

Audiences have been calling it:

⭐️ "Beautiful, engaging and hilarious."
⭐️ "Fantastic modern-day telling of the story."
⭐️ "Great performance and lots of energy."
⭐️ "A lovely telling of a favourite story."
⭐️ "Brilliant energy, full of emotional depth, comedy and enthusiasm."

This heartwarming adaptation has delighted children and adults alike, bringing E. Nesbit's much-loved classic to life in a fresh and exciting way.

📅 Saturday 22nd August
🕐 1.00pm
📍 Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester

🎟️ Book your tickets today and join us for a magical afternoon of outdoor theatre.
https://www.leicestermuseums.org/event-details/?id=4d80f25c-08aa-4493-b5a2-5c9b8109522b
All aboard! 🚂✨

01/08/2026

🚂 The Railway Children is coming to Church Stretton Arts Festival in just 3 days!

Still wondering whether to book? Don't just take our word for it... ❤️

Audiences have been calling it:

⭐️ "Beautiful, engaging and hilarious."
⭐️ "Fantastic modern-day telling of the story."
⭐️ "Great performance and lots of energy."
⭐️ "A lovely telling of a favourite story."
⭐️ "Brilliant energy, full of emotional depth, comedy and enthusiasm."

This heartwarming, energetic adaptation has delighted children and adults alike, bringing a much-loved classic to life for a new generation.

📅 Tuesday 4th August
🕝 2.30pm
📍 Acton Scott Hall

🎟️ Tickets just £7 for children and £14 for adults.

Hop aboard for a nostalgic outdoor adventure the whole family will love—but don't wait too long, tickets are selling fast!

Book now: https://strettonfestival.org.uk/railway-children/