Lightscape
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne will be closing at the earlier time of 3pm, Wed - Sun, from 11 June to 2 August 2026 + every day during the school holidays + Tue 28 July.
19 December 2025 - 25 January 2026
$25 – $30 per person, or $90 - $110 for a group of 4
Enter via Oak Lawn Gate (formerly Gate F), near the National Herbarium of Victoria
1.5 hrs
Performance days and times vary, visit the ticket link below for details.
Auslan Interpreted Performance: Sat 17 Jan - 10:30am
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Glenn Elston’s adaption of Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage.
This critically acclaimed outdoor theatre production delivers music, songs, and laughs for the whole family. 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 Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, The Wind in the Willows is Australia’s best-loved affordable family entertainment.
Presented by Glenn Elston & The Australian Shakespeare Company.
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