The Railway Children – Outdoor Theatre Experience

Paperback Theatre returns to Leicester with a delightful new adaptation of The Railway Children!

Paperback Theatre returns to Leicester with a delightful new adaptation of The Railway Children, bringing E. Nesbit’s timeless story to life in the beautiful open-air setting of Abbey Pumping Station.

After the huge success of last year’s Wizard of Oz, we’re thrilled to welcome them back for another unforgettable family performance.

A scandalous secret. An endless golden summer. A beast they call the Green Dragon. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis have been swept off to the English countryside by their mother, who is suddenly much too busy to play their games.

Left to explore their new home, it is not long before they feel the pull of the railway at the bottom of their garden. As they follow the tracks to the local station, a whole world opens up to them, full of charming characters, romance, peril and questions that need answering.

Why is mum always on the phone?

Why is the 08.11 always late?

And where has dad gone anyway?

Adults Children

Make it a summer day to remember—gather your family and experience the magic of live outdoor theatre!

Bring a picnic

Bring your own chairs and blankets

Event Parking Parking is located at the National Space Centre situated next to the museum. The Space Centre car park is on Exploration Drive, post code LE4 5NS. The walkway entrance to Abbey Pumping Station is clearly signposted next to the car park.

If you have any queries please email the team at museumevents@leicester.gov.uk or call us during opening hours on 0116 454 4554 for more information.