E. Nesbit

Original Theatre To Launch THE UNQUIET: STORIES FOR DARK NIGHTS With First Episode On December 1
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Original Theatre will launch THE UNQUIET: STORIES FOR DARK NIGHTS, a new podcast adapting historical ghost stories for audio theatre, beginning December 1, 2025.

Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 3, 2025

Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and his partner Rachael Hewer eschewed making banana bread during the Covid lockdown and decided to write an opera. After the pandemic, they went on to work on other projects, but unexpectedly Glyndebourne agreed to stage their new work, which made its world premiere last week.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Comes to the Tabard Theatre This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

From the award-winning creative team behind the Tabard Theatre’s beloved festive productions Five Children and It, The Secret Garden and The Snow Queen comes a brand-new stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s much-loved classic, The Railway Children.

First Programming Set For Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The first events in the programme for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture were announced. Taking place across the district throughout 2025, the programme will celebrate contemporary culture in all forms and showcase the rich history and heritage of the area. Events, performances and activities will spread from the city to the towns, villages and green spaces across the district, running from January to December 2025.

Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN - A MUSICAL, The Electric Theatre, Guildford
by Gary Naylor - Feb 1, 2023

Delightful new musical (based on the much loved novel and film) that deserves a wider audience than its short run affords

FIVE CHILDREN AND IT Comes to the Tabard This Christmas Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

Theatre at the Tabard presents Five Children and It as their Christmas production, adapted from the novel by E. Nesbit. Tabard Artistic Director Simon Reilly directs an ensemble cast in this magical family adventure story featuring the mysterious Psammead, a sand fairy whose wish-granting doesn’t always turn out as intended.

Sheffield Theatres Launches The Together Season Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

Sheffield Theatres today launches The Together Season Festival, a programme of work from local artists; curated by a panel of artists, audience members and theatre representatives. The Festival of thirteen works takes place from Monday 24 May – Saturday 5 June at the Crucible Theatre.

The Shows Must Go On Will Present THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2020

On Monday, The Shows Must Go On will present a matinee performance of the timeless classic 'The Railway Children.' The production will be available for 48 hours. 

EDITH IN THE DARK Comes to the Wells Maltings
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2018

Norwich-based Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, bring a festive ghostly feel to the Wells Malting, Norfolk with the play EDITH IN THE DARK on Friday 23 November 7.30pm.

EDITH IN THE DARK to Embark on First Ever National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

As the darker nights approach, Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, will be kicking off their autumn/winter theatre season with the first ever national tour of EDITH IN THE DARK, an evening of chilling ghost stories by playwright Philip Meeks.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Summer School Programme For Young People
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston announces its summer school programme for young people, offering a variety of courses.

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Cadogan Hall
by Nicole Ackman - Jan 22, 2018

The Railway Children is a delightful show with beautiful music and a wonderful message about the importance of kindness. The concert staged at Cadogan Hall featured lyrics and a book by Katie Lam and music by Alex Parker, who also conducted.

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2018

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

E. Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS Comes to York Theatre Royal Studio
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 5, 2017

E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.

It's Full Steam Ahead for Belgrade Production Services
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

A brand new stage production of E. Nesbitt's The Railway Children premiered at the Exeter Northcott Theatre last week with an impressive set that was built in Coventry by Belgrade Production Services (BPS).

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Exeter Northcott Theatre
by Nicky Sweetland - Jun 20, 2017

Director Paul Jepson expressed in an interview in the show's programme that he was not at all daunted by the technical challenges of staging an adaptation of E. Nesbit's The Railway Children.

Shaw Festival Welcomes Peter Jewett as New Chair of the Board of Governors
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017

At the Annual General Meeting earlier today, Andrew M. Pringle fulfilled his duties as the Shaw Festival's Chair of the Board of Governors. During his remarks, Mr. Pringle passed the torch to Chair Designate Peter Jewett and announced new Board members Ian Joseph, Kevin Patterson and Julian Rance.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN and More Set for Exeter Northcott Theatre's 2017 Spring/Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016

Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced its exciting spring/summer 2017 season.