E. Nesbit

Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN - A MUSICAL, The Electric Theatre, Guildford

Delightful new musical (based on the much loved novel and film) that deserves a wider audience than its short run affords

FIVE CHILDREN AND IT Comes to the Tabard This Christmas Season

Theatre at the Tabard presents Five Children and It as their Christmas production, adapted from the novel by E. Nesbit. Tabard Artistic Director Simon Reilly directs an ensemble cast in this magical family adventure story featuring the mysterious Psammead, a sand fairy whose wish-granting doesn’t always turn out as intended.

Sheffield Theatres Launches The Together Season Festival

Sheffield Theatres today launches The Together Season Festival, a programme of work from local artists; curated by a panel of artists, audience members and theatre representatives. The Festival of thirteen works takes place from Monday 24 May – Saturday 5 June at the Crucible Theatre.

The Shows Must Go On Will Present THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

On Monday, The Shows Must Go On will present a matinee performance of the timeless classic 'The Railway Children.' The production will be available for 48 hours. 

EDITH IN THE DARK Comes to the Wells Maltings

Norwich-based Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, bring a festive ghostly feel to the Wells Malting, Norfolk with the play EDITH IN THE DARK on Friday 23 November 7.30pm.

EDITH IN THE DARK to Embark on First Ever National Tour

As the darker nights approach, Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, will be kicking off their autumn/winter theatre season with the first ever national tour of EDITH IN THE DARK, an evening of chilling ghost stories by playwright Philip Meeks.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Summer School Programme For Young People

Rose Theatre Kingston announces its summer school programme for young people, offering a variety of courses.

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Cadogan Hall

The Railway Children is a delightful show with beautiful music and a wonderful message about the importance of kindness. The concert staged at Cadogan Hall featured lyrics and a book by Katie Lam and music by Alex Parker, who also conducted.

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.

It's Full Steam Ahead for Belgrade Production Services

A brand new stage production of E. Nesbitt's The Railway Children premiered at the Exeter Northcott Theatre last week with an impressive set that was built in Coventry by Belgrade Production Services (BPS).

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Exeter Northcott Theatre

Director Paul Jepson expressed in an interview in the show's programme that he was not at all daunted by the technical challenges of staging an adaptation of E. Nesbit's The Railway Children.

Shaw Festival Welcomes Peter Jewett as New Chair of the Board of Governors

At the Annual General Meeting earlier today, Andrew M. Pringle fulfilled his duties as the Shaw Festival's Chair of the Board of Governors. During his remarks, Mr. Pringle passed the torch to Chair Designate Peter Jewett and announced new Board members Ian Joseph, Kevin Patterson and Julian Rance.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN and More Set for Exeter Northcott Theatre's 2017 Spring/Summer Season

Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced its exciting spring/summer 2017 season.

Final Perks Boards Train at King's Cross Theatre

Paul Hawkyard will have the onerous duty of making sure the last train leaves King's Cross Theatre on time.

Justin Fletcher Extends Run in THE RAILWAY CHILDREN at King's Cross

BAFTA award-winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher, who joined the cast of the Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage on 31 August, has now confirmed he will be playing an extra two weeks, now finishing on 19 November.

Justin Fletcher Joins THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Aug. 31 - Oct. 30

BAFTA award-winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher will transform from the much-loved children's character Mr Tumble into the equally loved Mr Perks for two months only, from 31 August to 30 October 2016. The Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage must end on 8 January 2017, following more than two glorious years at King's Cross Theatre, where it opened to critical and public acclaim on 14 January 2015, following previews from 16 December 2014.  

Top 10 London Family Shows

Struggling to fill the school holidays, and no luck getting Cursed Child tickets? Fear not - there are plenty of fantastic London theatre options for family audiences.