Preview: The Railway Children at Newcastle People’s Theatre

A beloved children’s classic pulls into the People’s Theatre next week

The Railway Children 

by E. Nesbit, adapted by Mike Kenny

Newcastle People’s Theatre

Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 July 2024 

All aboard for Mike Kenny’s delightful adaptation of E. Nesbit’s The Railway Children, the much-loved story of family, adventure, and trains!

When their father suddenly leaves under mysterious circumstances, Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother must move to a small cottage in rural Yorkshire where life is very different.

The children meet new friends, save the day and divert disasters, and along the way discover a world full of imagination, love and resilience.

Actors Ashton Matthews, Joe Moore and Stephanie Moore who play the Waterbury children Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis took a trip to Tanfield Railway last month where its heritage steam train proved to be the perfect co-star for some photographs (link below)!

The Railway Children captures all of the angst and exhilarations of childhood, and promises to be a heartwarming summer treat for all ages.

The Railway Children runs from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 July on the Main Stage.

Photos: Paul Hood (With thanks to David Watchman, Nicola Irving and Tanfield Railway)

Tickets: 

The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, adapted by Mike Kenny

Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 July 2024

People’s Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF

Tickets are available from the People’s Theatre Box Office on 0191 265 5020 (option 2) and online at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk 

 

This amateur production of ‘The Railway Children’ is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

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