TOAD, Ratty, Badger and Mole took to the stage at York school for the opening night of Wind In The Willows.

More than 30 youngsters from Bootham School have been busy rehearsing for the play, which opened last night.

The play is based on Kenneth Graham's famous children's book. The lead roles were taken by Joseph Emerick as Toad, Sarah Chalk as Ratty, Edward Pearson as Mole and Joanne Ellery as Badger.

For information about the performance phone the school on 01904 623261.

Updated: 10:21 Friday, May 16, 2003