The Tales of Beatrix Potter

Wayne was cast for two roles in this film – Squirrel Nutkin and Tom Thumb, one of the Two Bad Mice.

Co-director: Sir Frederick Ashton

Producers: Richard Goodwin and Christine Edzard

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Wayne Sleep as Squirrel Nutkin
Sir Frederick Ashton, the choreographer and co-director, adjusting the tail of one of the Two Bad Mice
Wayne Sleep and Leslie Collier played the parts of the Two Bad Mice. Since they had known each other since they were 12-year-old students at White Lodge, their affinity allowed them to enjoy the freedom they were given to ad-lib during filming.
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