Photo Flash: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Plays Waterloo Station Theatre

The current cast, led by Marcus Brigstocke who plays Mr Perks, comprises Pandora Clifford as Mother, David Baron as the Old Gentleman, Mark Holgate as Jim, Elizabeth Keats as Mrs Perks, Tim Lewis as Peter, Stephen Beckett as the Father and Doctor, Amy Noble as Roberta, Blair Plant as Shepansky, Amanda Prior as Mrs Viney and Cook and Grace Rowe as Phyllis. They are joined by ensemble members Francesca Ellis, Felicity Houlbrooke and James Rigby.

The Railway Children tells the story of Bobby, Peter and Phyllis, three children whose lives change dramatically when their father is mysteriously taken away. They move from London to a cottage in rural Yorkshire with their mother where they befriend the local railway porter and embark on a magical journey of discovery, friendship and adventure. But the mystery remains - where is Father, and is he ever coming back?

The Railway Children, a York Theatre Royal production, is presented in London in association with the National Rail Museum by Jenny King and Matthew Gale for The Touring Consortium (Railway Children), Tristan Baker, Oliver Royds, PW Productions and Sue Scott Davison. The production has been made possible with the support of BRB (Residuary) Ltd, Arts Council England, Welcome to Yorkshire and Network Rail.

Listings Information

Dates until 8 January 2012
Address The Waterloo Station Theatre, Waterloo Station, SE1
Box Office 0871 297 0740
Performances check with box office or website for performance schedule
Tickets £22.75 - £49.75, all prices include a donation to Railway Children Charity
Website www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com

Photo by Simon Annand

Tim Lewis, Grace Rowe and Amy Noble

Tim Lewis and Amy Noble

Grace Rowe, Tim Lewis, Grace Rowe, Amy Noble