BOW Community Primary School Year 5 and 6 pupils took to the stage with their production of The Wind in the Willows for two full performances during the week beginning, July 13.

Mr Toad was sent to jail.
Mr Toad was sent to jail. (Bow School)

Their teacher explained: “After weeks of rehearsals, the children worked incredibly hard to learn their lines, perfect their performances and bring Kenneth Grahame's much-loved characters to life.”

Principal characters in Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows.
Principal characters in Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows. (Bow School)
Some of the cast with Mr Toad’s car.
Some of the cast with Mr Toad’s car. (Bow School)

Audiences were treated to lively and entertaining performances that celebrated the enduring friendship between Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger through engaging dialogue, memorable songs and some impressive solo performances.

Some of the cast of Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows.
Some of the cast of Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows. (Bow School)

Alongside rehearsing, the pupils helped create props and supported scenery changes, a real insight into all that happens behind the scenes.

Staff were immensely proud of the dedication, enthusiasm and teamwork shown by every child involved.

The train during Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows.
The train during Bow School’s production of The Wind in the Willows. (Bow School)