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The Railway Children [2026]

27 November 2026 – 2 January 2027

49 scheduled performances

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The Railway Children is an adaptation by Mike Kenny of E. Nesbit's classic, with lyrics by John Biddle and Mike Kenny. The story follows siblings Roberta, Peter and Phyllis as they move to a small house beside the railway in rural Derbyshire.

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49 performances

Nov27
Friday2026
19:15
Nov28
Saturday2026
19:15
Nov30
Monday2026
10:15 19:15
Dec1
Tuesday2026
19:15
Dec3
Thursday2026
10:15 14:30
Dec4
Friday2026
10:15 19:15BSL interpreted
Dec5
Saturday2026
14:30 19:15
Dec7
Monday2026
10:15 14:30Audio described
Dec8
Tuesday2026
10:15 14:30
Dec9
Wednesday2026
10:15 19:15Captioned
Dec10
Thursday2026
10:15 19:15
Dec11
Friday2026
10:15 19:15
Dec12
Saturday2026
14:30Audio described 19:15
Dec15
Tuesday2026
19:15
Dec16
Wednesday2026
10:15BSL interpreted · Captioned 14:30
Dec17
Thursday2026
11:00Relaxed 19:15
Dec18
Friday2026
10:15 19:15
Dec19
Saturday2026
14:30BSL interpreted · Captioned 19:15
Dec21
Monday2026
14:30 19:15
Dec22
Tuesday2026
14:30 19:15Captioned
Dec23
Wednesday2026
14:30 19:15
Dec24
Thursday2026
14:30
Dec26
Saturday2026
15:00
Dec27
Sunday2026
14:30 19:15Captioned
Dec29
Tuesday2026
14:30Dementia friendly 19:15
Dec30
Wednesday2026
14:30 19:15
Dec31
Thursday2026
14:30
Jan2
Saturday2027
14:30 19:15

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Full production description

A Derby Theatre Production E. Nesbit’s THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Adaptation by Mike Kenny Lyrics by John Biddle and Mike Kenny All aboard for an enchanting journey into a world of steam trains, adventure and courage. When siblings Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are whisked away from London to a small house beside the railway in rural Derbyshire, their uncertain new beginning becomes a moving journey of friendship and discovery. Packed with unforgettable characters, moments of fun and acts of kindness, this enduring story has captivated generations. Themes of family, friends, community and the belief that even in the Theatrehardest of times brighter days are possible are woven through this joyful and uplifting tale. This Olivier Award-winning adaptation of E. Nesbit’s beloved classic brings the story to life with imaginative staging, music and storytelling. The Railway Children is a winter treat t

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