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JOHN LANDAU |
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Plays by John Landau |
Toad's Revenge | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | Sweet Performance Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | New Theatre Publications (2008) | ISBN/ASIN: | 978-1840946574 | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #71685 | |||
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Genre: | Full Length Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | 2 children | |||||
Notes: | written by Helen Landau and Ben Swaffer; lyrics by John Landau; original music by Anthony King | |||||
Synopsis: | By Helen Landau and Ben Swaffer The sequel to "Toad of Toad Hall" reunites Toad, Badger, Mole and Rat who are once again at war with the wicked weasels. New to the story are DI Aznoclew and his partner Evie Dense, who are still in pursuit of Toad for his previous misdemeanours. The kidnap of Mole by the Chief Weasel and the resulting appearance of the two Police Officers sends Toad into a panic, but disguised as a washerwoman, he not only manages to hoodwink them, but also steals their car and crashes it! Later, having returned to Toad Hall, a ransom note is delivered from the Chief Weasel giving the choice between Mole's freedom and Toad Hall itself. However, unbeknown to Mole's friends, Mole has succeeded in escaping from the Weasels. At the same time, Badger, Rat and Toad, busy planning to attack the Weasels' den, are interrupted by the welcome arrival of Mole. Meanwhile Aznoclew and Dense have mistakenly arrested Mrs. Goodbody, the washerwoman, who previously helped Toad escape from prison. She is now employed as Toad's housekeeper and is dressed remarkably like Toad in his disguise as a washerwoman. She is subsequently released and returns to Toad Hall. The Weasels call there and persuade Mrs. Goodbody to let them in. Badger, Rat, Toad and Mole realise the Weasels are on their way to Toad Hall but meet DI Aznoclew and Sergeant Evie Dense in the Wild Wood. Toad hides as soon as they appear and then drives off on their moped. Rat persuades DI Aznoclew that it was the Chief Weasel who stole the moped. He is easily persuaded as Mrs. Goodbody has already told them that Toad is away on a cruise. Badger, Rat and Mole arrive first at Toad Hall and meet Toad outside. They enter through the pantry and during the ensuing fight DI Aznoclew and Sergeant Evie Dense turn up at the front door. The Chief Weasel is put under arrest in the cage, and Toad who has apparently returned early from his cruise is pardoned for previous misdemeanours for being so helpful in the arrest of the Chief Weasel. Revenge indeed! | |||||
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