The Wind in the Willows production at Queen's Hall Hexham

Loren O'Dair as Otter and Mark Hawkins as Rat (Image: Von Fox Productions)

Adapted by award-winning playwright Mike Kenny and directed by Alnwick Playhouse artistic director Damian Cruden, The Wind in the Willows will run at the Queen's Hall from December 10 to December 31.

Adam Donaldson as Toad (Image: Von Fox Productions)

Music is by Christopher Madin, the acclaimed composer for stage and screen.

Actors and musicians Ru Hamilton as Fox, Katie Tranter as Rabbit and Loren O'Dair as Otter (Image: Von Fox Productions)

The journey through the seasons to the great battle for Toad Hall is suitable for all ages.

Local young people perform in the ensemble (Image: Von Fox Productions)

For the first time, there was an open call for local young people to perform in the main stage Christmas show.

Mark Hawkins as Rat and Alicia Arkless as Mole rowing on the river in their boat (Image: Von Fox Productions)

An ensemble of 24 young people is performing alongside the professional cast, supported by Queen's Hall Arts youth theatre director Susan Betts.

Music is composed by Christopher Madin, played live by actor musicians (Image: Von Fox Productions)

Damien Cruden said: "It's great to be working alongside the Queen's Hall and The Alnwick Garden to create this fantastic new version of The Wind in the Willows.

Alicia Arkless as Mole (Image: Von Fox Productions)

"Drawing on the creativity of the region, a young people's company of hedgehogs, weasels and stoats will help us to create a memorable trip to the theatre for the whole family."

Tickets start from £16.50.