Open auditions announced for The Wind in the Willows

Open auditions have been announced for Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe's new musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows.

The show receives its world premiere in Autumn 2016, running at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 8th October 2016 before touring to the Lowry Salford and Mayflower Southampton.

Auditions will be held at The Lowry in Salford on 22nd April and at Rambert in London on 23rd April. Producers are looking for "strong character actors, with excellent singing and dancing skills, for principal roles and male and female ensemble. Attendees should be prepared to sing a musical theatre song and must be aged 18 years or older." Click here for full information.

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s novel, The Wind in the Willows marks the first time Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe have worked together since their successful collaboration on the stage version of Mary Poppins.

Developed and produced by Jamie Hendry Productions and presented in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth, The Wind in the Willows is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh with design by Peter McKintosh, choreography by Aletta Collins, lighting design by Howard Harrison and sound design by Gareth Owen. Casting is by Pippa Ailion Casting.