A retelling of the classic children’s story, Wind in the Willows, is coming to Malvern Theatres.

And organisers say it will be “explosive”.

A spokesman said: “The show stars Olivier award-winning actor, ‘the nation’s favourite pantomime dame’, and star of BBC’s The Story of Tracey Beaker, Clive Rowe as Mr Badger, alongside X-Factor favourite Seann Miley Moore (Duck) and Let It Shine performer Matt Knight (Chief Weasel).

“With spectacular street dance choreographed by the award-winning Rhimes Lecointe (associate choreographer for Zoo Nation, and Artistic Director of Boudicea), the production will also star deaf street dancer Chris Fonseca. In The Willows will incorporate British Sign Language (BSL) into the choreography for a unified experience for D/deaf and hearing audiences alike.”

What what else can an audience expect?

The spokesman added: “It’s Mole’s first day in ‘The Willows’. Her classmates look a bit scary. Surely Mr Badger will look out for her, as streetwise Rattie, rich kid Toad and cheeky Otter teach her the ways of The Riverbank. But when Toad gets locked up for joyriding, the Weasel Clan break into his (lily)pad. It’s now only a matter of time before Chief Weasel reveals Mole’s dark secret

“This classic story is brought leaping into the twenty first century, featuring ballads, beats and backflips.”

In the Willows will be on stage at Malvern Theatres from April 24 to April 27.

For tickets, call 01684 892277.