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Toad of Toad Hall

7th - 10th August 2008

The evergreen tale of life on the river bank and rural tranquility with its inhabitants - Mole, Ratty and Badger - is shattered by the eccentric behavior of Toad, in this fun-filled musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's book "The Wind in the Willows". A.A Milne’s Toad of Toad Hall is bought magically to life in this enchanting tale of adventure, friendship, courage, and hope by Exeter Little Theatre Company.

Toad has a few great loves - like caravanning, motor cars and generally having a good time. Toad's madness finally gets the better of him as he ends up behind bars for his persistent reckless driving. Toad's enemies of the Wild Wood couldn't be happier to see him in prison as they plot to overtake Toad's estate, Toad Hall.

Toad manages to escape from prison and yet another adventure starts as he returns to Toad Hall, to find it occupied by his enemies. It's then up to foolish Toad - helped by kind Rat, wise Badger and gentle Mole as they all rally round in his hour of need, and win back Toad Hall.

A tale of adventure, friendship, courage, and hope. A ride you won't want to ever forget! So what are you waiting for? Climb aboard!

Poop! Poop!

CAST
Mole - Frances Manhire
Rat - Ali Ransom
Badger - Ian Nash
Toad - Rob Luke
Alfred - Margaret Bond
Chief Ferret - Sarah Hill
Chief Weasel - Jess Golby
Chief Stoat - Mandy Plumridge
First Field-Mouse- Adam Buckley
Second Field-Mouse-Molly Emmerson
Policeman - Sam Emmerson
Usher - Rob Ansell
Judge - Steve Tordini
Turkey- Adam Buckley
Duck- Paris Leach
Phoebe - Amy Mules
Washerwoman - Morgaine Wilkinson
Mother Rabbit - Sarah Hill
Lucy Rabbit - Molly Emmerson
Harold Rabbit - Adam Buckley
Bargewoman- Mandy Plumridge

Chorus of Ferrets, Weasels, Stoats, Jurors
& Carol Singers
Rob Ansell, Adam Buckley, Daniel Buckley, Molly Emmerson, Sam Emmerson, Paris Leach, Amy Mules, Mandy Plumridge, Danielle Richards, Megan Wasniowski, Elizabeth Way, George Way & Morgaine Wilkinson

CREW
On behalf of Exeter Little Theatre Company
Director - Gill Cree
Producer - Rob Luke
Musical Director - Simon Carter
Stage Manager - Neil Gill
ASM - Hannah Brooks
DSM - Jenni Wilkins
Choreographer - Jess Golby
Fight Director - Adam Owen-Jones
Make up Artist - Lisa Leach
Scenic Artists - Karen Mitchell
Set Construction - Simon Ewings, Neil Gill & Phil Weeks
Wardrobe - Margaret Bond
Mask Designer- Melody Hunter-Evans
Lighting & Sound - Simon Ewings & Jamie Ransom
Props - Gill Cree & Ann Parkin
Stage Crew - Mark Bendall & Michelle Young
Chaperones - Nici Buckley, Lisa Leach, Sue Matthews, Sarah Mules, Jackie Tordini & Amanda Way
Front of House - Members of E.L.T.C
Publicity - Rob Luke & Mandy Plumridge
Photography - Lewis Law
Original Poster Drawing - Pauline Faithfull
Design & Print - Backstage Supplies

On behalf of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park
Event Co-ordinator - Rachael Andrewes
Press & PR - Jenni Taffs & Nicola Ash
Entertainments Manager - Paul Murphy