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18 Dec – 24 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage This critically acclaimed outdoor theatre production delivers music, songs, and laughs. There is fun for young and old as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms the audience into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose. The young ‘rabbits’ are encouraged to get involved in the action and are given every opportunity to scream out loud, sing along and become part of the adventure. With laughs and surprises for children and adults, this is interactive theatre at its best. Celebrating over 35 years in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 20 years in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Wind in the Willows is Australia’s best-loved affordable family entertainment.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 18 Dec
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Tue 22 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Wed 23 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thu 24 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Sun 27 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Tue 29 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Wed 30 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thu 31 Dec
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Sat 2 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sun 3 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Wed 6 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thu 7 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 8 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sat 9 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sun 10 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Wed 13 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thu 14 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 15 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sat 16 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sun 17 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Wed 20 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thu 21 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 22 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sat 23 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 6pm - 7.30pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sun 24 Jan
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am

Location

Oak Lawn Gate (Gate F)
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
Book online for The Wind in the Willows

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8676 7511
  • email address: boxoffice@shakespeareaustralia.com.au
  • Visit website for The Wind in the Willows
Facebook page for The Wind in the Willows Instagram page for The Wind in the Willows

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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