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Spotlight: The Railway Children at Waterloo Station

The Hollywood News is starting to cover news from the wonderful world of theatre as so many Hollywood actors are literally taking to stage over here in the West End. Our news and features will be posted as and when we get it, and we hope to feature most of the productions playing in London right now. We start with a stage show that I pass literally every morning as I walk through the very busy foyer of Waterloo Station in central London.

The current cast, led by Marcus Brigstocke who plays Mr Perks, comprises Pandora Clifford as Mother, David Baron as the Old Gentleman, Mark Holgate as Jim, Elizabeth Keats as Mrs Perks, Tim Lewis as Peter, Stephen Beckett as the Father and Doctor, Amy Noble as Roberta, Blair Plant as Shepansky, Amanda Prior as Mrs Viney and Cook and Grace Rowe as Phyllis. They are joined by ensemble members Francesca Ellis, Felicity Houlbrooke and James Rigby.

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?

The Railway Children, a York Theatre Royal production, is presented in London in association with the National Rail Museum by Jenny King and Matthew Gale for The Touring Consortium (Railway Children), Tristan Baker, Oliver Royds, PW Productions and Sue Scott Davison. The production has been made possible with the support of BRB (Residuary) Ltd, Arts Council England, Welcome to Yorkshire and Network Rail.

Here are some brand new images. You can purchase tickets (priced £22.75 – £49.75, which includes a donation to Railway Children Charity) for the show at www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com. The production ends on January 8th 2012.

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