The major new musical based on kenneth grahames much loved classic opens at the london palladium from june 2017r r starring rufus hound as the amazing mr toad in a spectacular new production reuniting downton abbey creator julian fellowes and olivier award winning composer and lyricist george stiles and anthony drewer r this riotous comedy follows the impulsive mr toad whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble with his beloved home under threat from t