Musical adaptation of The Railway Children coming to The Little Theatre this Easter
The Little Theatre will be staging 12 performances of The Railway Children between March 31 and April 15. Directed by Leigh White, it’s set to be the perfect family treat this Easter.
Many of us will have grown up watching the film version starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins. Now, in 2023 – a year after a sequel, The Railway Children Return, hit cinemas, the musical adaptation will be lighting up Dover Street this spring.
The tale of a young family, forced to move out of London after the father is (wrongly) arrested for espionage, the children become besotted with the local railway, the amiable stationmaster, Mr Perks, and a kindly Old Gentlemen, who may be able to help their situation.
Tom Young, the theatre’s marketing trustee and a member of the cast, said: “It’s a real joy to be telling this classic story and be part of this talented cast. There are many incredible voices, confident performances from the children, and the adults have the chemistry and experience to carry the show.
“We’re really excited to be offering a musical for families to enjoy this Easter, and hope it’ll become a regular fixture of our annual season, alongside our popular pantomime.”
The Little’s packed programme for 2023 features a wonderful range of plays and musicals, including:
The York Realist
by Peter Gill
February 6-11
Directed by Nadine Beasley
George, a Yorkshire farm labourer and amateur actor, has his world turned upside down when he falls for metropolitan assistant director, John.
Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn
March 6-11
Directed by Mary Jones
Bedroom comedy set in the 1970s.
Anything Goes by Cole Porter
April 18-22
Directed by Steve Elliott
Cole Porter’s classic musical, staged by Leicester Operatic Players.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and David Wood
April 28-29
Directed by Andy Longley-Brown
This year’s production from Leicester Drama Society’s youth theatre.
Home, I’m Darling
by Laura Wade
May 8-13
Directed by John Ghent
Award-winning comedy about marriage and perceived perfection.
Ghost: The Musical by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard
May 16-20
Directed by Sarah Varnam
Musical adaptation of the 1990 film, presented by Wigston Amateur Operatic Society.
Bouncers (Remix)
by John Godber
June 12-17
Directed by Jane Towers
A visit to a northern night club, circa 1993, and exploration of its inhabitants, as told by the four doormen.
Gypsy by Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents
June 20-24
Directed by Kieran Whelan-Newby
KW Productions presents the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, star of 1930s burlesque, and her tempestuous relationship with her ambitious mother, Rose.
Shakespeare in Love
by Lee Hall, Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
July 3-8
Directed by Steven Illidge
Will Shakespeare finds a new muse, and creates one of the most enduring love stories of all time.
Celebratory Centenary Old Time Music Hall July 21-22
Directed by Jenny Harding
Last Word Productions celebrate the history of music hall.
A Murder is Announced
by Agatha Christie and Leslie Darbon
September 11-16
Director TBA
On sale from June
When a murder is announced in the newspaper ahead of the crime, Miss Marple is called in to investigate.
Puss in Boots December 14, 2023 to January 7, 2024
Devised and directed by John Bale A traditional family pantomime.