As the Torch Youth Theatre performs Wind in the Willows, it’s only fitting that a living, breathing toad should make an appearance at the Torch Theatre Box Office for all to admire!

Borrowed from Dragon Reptiles and Aquatics in Pembroke Dock, the toad will be in full view for those attending the Torch Youth Theatre production. This fascinating amphibian won’t make a stage appearance but Toad of Toad Hall will, along with his fellow riverside and woodland friends – Badger, Ratty and Mole.

A bilingual fact sheet will also be available for all, explaining how to look after a toad, what he eats and where he likes to live.

Toads of all kinds are very popular, especially here in Pembrokeshire. Thousands have been seen on Skomer Island and many can be seen at Whitesands Bay, making a sound more like qwark-qwark-qwark than poop-poop!

And as Claire Morris owner of Dragon Reptiles and Aquatics explains, she was delighted that Toad could go on holiday to his local theatre:

“I think it’s a great idea. Children will be able to relate to the main character when they see Toad in his vivarium. They are such interesting and friendly amphibians and our Toad can’t wait to travel from Pembroke Dock to the Torch for his short stay.”

Wind in the Willows will be on the Torch Theatre stage on Monday, July 22, Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24 at 6.30pm. The Youth Theatre will be joined by The Torch Voices Community Choir.

To book tickets or for further information, call 01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk.