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The Railway Children (Play)
Full-Length Play, Drama / 5w, 5m, 5girl(s), 5boy(s)
by E. Nesbit
Adapted by Dave Simpson
Set in and around a country railway station at the turn of the 20th century, the plight of the railway children grappling with their new environment is imaginatively brought to life for a modern audience while losing nothing of the original spirit of humour, tension, adventure and the final triumph of good over evil.
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Cast Size
5w, 5m, 5girl(s), 5boy(s) -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Theatre for Young Audiences, Period -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
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Details
Summary
Set in and around a country railway station at the turn of the 20th century, the plight of the railway children grappling with their new environment is imaginatively brought to life for a modern audience while losing nothing of the original spirit of humour, tension, adventure and the final triumph of good over evil.
History
The Railway Children premiered at the Coliseum Theatre, Oldham, on 3 November 1984. Directed by Peter Fieldson, the play was produced by The Coliseum Theatre Company.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 1900-1910
- Setting A country railway station, a cottage, a railway tunnel.
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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Authors
Edith Nesbit