Edith Nesbit’s The Railway Children is coming to St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge on 13 & 14 September, telling the story of three young children who find solace in the railway as their lives are turned upside down.
Presented by the Trowbridge Players with an Olivier award-winning adaptation by Mike Kenny, the production sees a cast of fresh new faces and talented long term society members telling the tale of the three young lead characters, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, played by Ciena Butler 16, Taliesin Williams 15 and Lily King 13.
Having to suddenly leave their comfortable London home, the three children and their Mother (Becky Holden) move into a small cottage in the Yorkshire countryside, where life is very different. With mother now busy writing and earning money to keep the family, the railway becomes the children’s source of entertainment and adventures.
The children befriend a variety of characters, including Perks the Porter (Tim Knott) and his family, Mrs Viney the housekeeper (Angela Giddings) and a very helpful old Gentleman (Mark Rhodes). However, mystery remains – where is their Father (Pete Tapp)? Then the terrible truth is discovered.
“Daddy! My Daddy…”
Bring your tissues as you’re likely to shed a tear during this adaptation of The Railway Children.
Director Ali Warren said, ‘‘I am delighted to be directing this charming version of Edith Nesbitt’s novel, which combines a child’s adventure story with the great British love of the age of steam. We are led through the various adventures in the Yorkshire countryside by Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, who tell us of how they became The Railway Children.
This production will appeal to children of all ages and be a treat for those who remember the film. Come and join us to wave at the 9.15 train’.
Show dates and times: Friday 13th September 7.30pm Saturday 14th September 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Location: St Augustines Catholic College, Trowbridge, BA14 9EN
Where to get tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/trowbridge-players