By Lynda Morrison

CLASSIC children's book The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame has been brought to life in a new stage production, which can be seen at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre from Tuesday.

Mole, Rat, Badger, a riverbank, a wild wood, some wicked weasels and of course Toad all appear in the well-loved tale, described as "a magical treat for all the family".

Performed by SPLATS, one of the UK's leading family theatre companies, the production has enjoyed a sell-out London West End season and national tour.

A theatre spokesman commented: "SPLATS is renowned for their extraordinary use of live animation, amazing masks and puppets made by the creators of TV's Spitting Image."

Performances take place Tuesday to Saturday, February 1-5 with evening performances at 7pm and various matinee shows also available. Tickets are priced £7-£13.50, plus a special family ticket of £40 (two adults, two children) and audience members aged 14 and under will receive a free copy of the classic book.

To book call 0870 607 7544.