The cast comprises David Baron (The Old Gentleman), Nicholas Bishop (Peter), Louisa Clein (Phyllis), Caroline Harker (Mother), Elizabeth Keates (Mrs Perks), Steven Kynman (Jim), Marshall Lancaster (Mr Perks), Roger May (Father/Doctor), Blair Plant (Shepansky), Amanda Prior (Mrs Viney) and Sarah Quintrell (Roberta), who are joined by Grace Rowe and Mat Ruttle and children from Lambeth and Southwark.
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?
Dates 4 July - 4 September 2010
Address The Waterloo Station Theatre, Waterloo Station, SE1
Nb the entrance is near the corner of York Road and Mepham Street
Press Night 12 July at 7pm
Box Office 0871 297 0740
Performances Mondays and Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7.30pm
Thursdays and Saturdays matinees at 2.30pm matinees
Sundays at 1.00pm and 5.00pm
Nb 1pm performance on 4 July
Tickets £20.50 - £45.50, plus concessions
Including £1 donation to Railway Children Charity
Website
www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com
Photo by Simon Annard
Marshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster
Louisa Clein, Nicholas Bishop and Sarah Quintrell
Sarah Quintrell , Louisa Clein and Nicholas Bishop
Sarah Quintrell