The Railway Children

Enjoy a magical journey with The Railway Children at York's National Railway Museum, 18th July - 23rd August

The Railway Children tells the story of three children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, who live a wonderful life in London, but suddenly everything changes when two strange men appear and their father is mysteriously called away. Life in the Yorkshire countryside, by the railway, is a whole new world for the youngsters and their mother. New friendships, adventures and terrifying dangers await. But the mystery remains - where is father, and is he ever coming back?

York Theatre Royal and the National Railway Museum have teamed together to stage this spectacular new production of this much loved children's tale.

Originally published in 1906, E Nesbit's The Railway Children is one of the best-loved children's books of all time and was made into a successful film in 1970 featuring Jenny Agutter as Roberta. This new stage adaptation has been penned by the highly acclaimed children's playwright Mike Kenny (The Little Mermaid, York Theatre Royal & Polka Theatre, Flat Stanley, West Yorkshire Playhouse).

The Railway Children, directed by York Theatre Royal's artistic director Damian Cruden, will also feature one of the biggest guest stars ever to take to the stage - Stirling Single, a 39 tonne steam locomotive built in 1878. The stage space has been specially designed and constructed to cater for such an unusually large set piece, ensuring the production is of one of magic and adventure on a grand scale. It is the first time a real engine has been used in a stage production of The Railway Children, making this staging something of a must see event!

Dan Bates, Chief Executive at York Theatre Royal, said "We are delighted that we are joining forces with The NRM to stage The Railway Children. We have wanted to stage The Railway Children for many years and this is a fantastic opportunity to produce what is guaranteed to be one of the theatrical treats of the year in the region."

Rose Lindsay Smith, festivals and events officer at the NRM, added: "The Railway Children is a fantastic story and deserves to be performed on a real rail-track. Where better to stage a play about life by a railway than the home of the railway, the National Railway Museum? We hope The Railway Children will be a huge success and set the stage for many future theatrical ventures."

Tickets for The Railway Children are now on sale and are priced at £15.00 for adults and £10.00 for children (A family ticket is available for £40 for 4 people including a minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Child).

Tickets can be purchased at the York Theatre Royal Box Office or by calling 01904 623568 or visiting their website. Whilst in York, why not enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants which align the city streets? Search for a restaurant.

Interested in trains? Why not visit Keighley and Worth Valley Railway or North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a steam powered day out, before selecting some of Yorkshire's finest accommodation to stay at to extend your stay.

 

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