The Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch in a co-production with Theatre Royal, Windsor, in association with Bill Kenwright and Charles Vance presents...

The Titfield Thunderbolt by Philip Goulding
Based on an original screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke

26 August - 17 September 2005

Running Time - 2 hours (including interval)

Artistic Credits

Director: Bob Carlton
Designer: Rodney Ford
Lighting Designer: Chris Jaeger

An innovative stage adaptation of the hilarious Ealing Film comedy

As news spreads about the imminent closure of the Titfield to Mallingford railway, a defiant group of villagers band together to run the line themselves. Facing sabotage attempts from a local bus company, the villagers must find a way to keep their plans on track.

Sign Language Interpreted - Wednesday 14 September at 8pm - Interpreted by Tracey Barlow
Audio Described - Saturday 17 September at 2.30pm - Described by Terence John

 

PRODUCTION PHOTOS BY NOBBY CLARK

 

Cast

Valentine / Vernon Crump / Clegg Paul Leonard

Lady Edna Chesterford Kate O'Mara

Reverend Weech / Mr Blakeworth Steven Pinder

Dan Taylor / Harry Crump / Ruddock Mrs Bottomley / Sgt Wilson Philip Reed

Clifton / Miss Weech / Miss Coggett Loveday Smith