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 hardest 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 to enjoy together – and treasure long after the final whistle blows.
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Book by 30 April and receive 25% off your total booking – valid on all performances after press night (on bands A & B only). Not available in conjunction with any other offer/discount.
Accessible Performances
BSL performances
- Fri 4 Dec at 7.15pm
- Wed 16 Dec at 10.15am
- Sat 19 Dec at 2.30pm
Captioned performances
- Wed 9 Dec at 7.15pm
- Wed 16 Dec at 10.15am
- Sat 19 Dec at 2.30pm
- Tue 22 Dec at 7.15pm
- Sun 27 Dec, 7.15pm
AD performances
- Mon 7 Dec at 2.30pm
- Sat 12 Dec at 2.30pm
Touch Tours at 1.15pm on each day.
To book a Touch Tour, please contact our Box Office by phone on 01332 593939, by email at DerbyTheatreTickets@derby.ac.uk, or by text on 07717 346 964.
Relaxed performance
Thu 17 Dec at 11am
Dementia-Friendly performance
Tue 29 Dec at 2.30pm