The Railway Children Tickets

The show was amazing each and every one that put the show together..but loved Phyllis she was adorable ... my 14 year old daughter who is taking drama ... enjoyed it I always thought she like musical .. but now I realized she is moving towards plays.. from now one we two will be going to the theatre more often.. lovely day out for mother and daughter x

8 of us pre-booked, excellent seats 3 rows back, clear views, easy access with my Mum who cannot walk well. Bar/Snacks area very authentic and quick service. Show was so close to us, so visible and brilliant Actor interaction with Audience. Amazing when the Steam Train comes in, brilliant. No dislikes, shame there were several empty seats.

An amazing experience, don't want to give too much away, but the way the stages move and some of the effects, such as the tunnel were simple but very effective. In all a great family experience, one we would highly recommend.

For those of us brought up on the film this was a nostalgic throwback

Lovely story, engaging acting.

Great show, the train made it extra special.

The Railway children is a very sweet show with very good main actors. It has an endearing story line and I could not help but shed a few tears. You get so drawn into the story

good play all in all, nice atmosphere, well done special effects and the steam train a real masterpiece! Peaty that there were no songs at all in this show, as we were expecting a musical.... but we were wrongly advised in this respect. The plot is good for kids up to max 12, beyond that age the novel's 19th century moral and romantic stereotypes of the Brit society is too predictable and possibly boring. But this is due to the novel, not to the show's direction. Actors were all excellent, especially the young ones. Peaty that real kids were not given a more prominent role. Last but not least, the show booklet at 3£ is too expensive for what it offers - only CVs and publicity, not even a summary of the plot....

This is not your average theatre, but a converted railway station of sorts however; this is in no way a negative aspect as you get a superb view of the performance from each and every seat. Central to the performance is the railway line which accommodates a full size steam locomotive. The sets are ingeniously delivered and the lighting and sound provides a unique vision of this beloved classic. This is a must see show for adults and children alike.

Loved the film version as a child and the show did not disappoint! Excellent yet simple set changes really evoked the feeling of being next to a railway or in the family's home, with just a few props. Great acting, lots of laughs as well as emotionally moving. Loved it.

Great show; superbly produced; innovative set and adaptation. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon's entertainment.

Great well acted, well produced show for the family

Great family show. The acting was lively and convincing. Venue super and atmospheric.

A real treat, heart warming and magical

Wonderful journey with the railway children. It was if I too was on the journey.

This is so good i have so far seen it twice and plan to go again . It still makes me cry when Bobbie sees her Daddy .

While visiting London I had a few hours to fill on a Thursday afternoon while my husband was in meetings. Since I'm a fan of children's literature and nostalgia I thought The Railway Children would be fun. It was delightful! The production is geared to engage children but it is not just a kiddie production, the audience was of all ages and everyone seemed to enjoy the show. And the staging is especially unique! It is built on an actual railway track and was very creatively done. It gave to performance a lot of movement for a small space.

The show was great fantatic how the stage is laid out and the really train that came on

My husband took our son for a birthday treat he said it was absolutely fantastic

I went to see the show with my husband and neither of us knew the story. It was easy to follow with something to always keep our attention. The actors were great and participated with the audience nicely.

The whole show was delightful. The set was so cleverly designed, special effects amazing and acting superb; a real treat for all ages as the youngest in our party was 10 and the oldest 83 years old.

A great show for all the family. Lots going on across the entire length of the platform, but smaller kids struggle to see what's going on if at the far end. The steam engine is a winner!

Good for younger children who love trains

What a great show! A must see if you've ever seen the classic film. Fabulous how the set moves. Lovely interaction from the cast before the show starts - keep your popcorn hidden, or they'll be into it! We were sat on platform 1 in the centre - I'd say there were great seats... think they were probably better than platform 2 as at one point, platform 2's view of a small part of the show, might have been hidden... then platform 2 might say the same, as something might have been going off on the other side that we didn't notice. All in all - fabulous!

This was a very nice show. The reason I marked it down in was because there was no music. The story line was fantastic. I went by myself but there were many that had brought their children. Everyone seem to enjoy it.

Really enjoyed show yesterday. Took my 24yr old autistic stepson who loved it.

A fantastic show for all ages. Actors very interactive throughout. Set was amazing and cleverly done. Can't recommend highly enough. One of the best shows ive seen and I've seen a great deal of shows.

My ratings describe what we thought of the show - excellent production, excellent acting & so pleased to have seen it

Excellent acting and enjoyable show. Note this isn't a musical it's a play, there's no singing or music, but very engaging actors and a few famous faces behind the makeup. We were in row D platform 1 seats 27-30, excellent central view of everything on stage, awesome when life size train comes in!!

Very good acting and story. Stage props were excellently done - especially the real Steam engine and carriages.

Nice story but hard for a 4 year old to follow

This is a great family show. It is exciting with lots of surprises on the way- the arrival of a real steam engine on set is a real show stopper. The whole set is so cleverly done and the acting is just brilliant. Lots of interaction with the audience too, which my little girl loved. I can't say enough good things about this show,

Wonderful show! An absolute must see!

The surprise just before the interval was fabulous!

The stage setting is magical - they have managed to create reality with an imaginative use of props and settings. The steam train and the use of existing tracks to create scene changes was masterful. We were enthralled. We especially loved how the actors engaged with the audience at the start of the show. Overall, a unique production for all!

It is a great story but I felt the acting was average and did not manage to fully draw in the audience.

Excellent, a must see show for all the family

Such a great show in a great venue. Loved the fact that the platform was the stage so the view was great from wherever you sat. I was worried it might be cold but there was plenty of heating on. Nice to see a theatre show in a different way.

Whilst the theatre is very difficult to locate, you will soon appreciate the requirement for a suitable railway siding very near Kings Cross Station. The entire theatre has been comfortably constructed across two platforms. If like ourselves, you grew up in the romantic age of Steam travel, you will delight in the innocence of the storyline, told through the memories of the children. It hasn't lost its magic down through the years. A wonderful and creative production, with the amazing entrance of a steam engine on the line. The theatre staff and cast alike made everyone welcome and thoroughly entertained. A must for family entertainment of all ages.

Totally enchanted and hooked on from the second you enter the theatre, totally unique experience very well done to all involved.

Staging was inventive and creative! Enjoyed the performance perhaps a little more audience participation would work for the younger kids!

Too young for our two teenage boys but generally good and enjoyable.

Good story,brilliant when train came through,really enjoyable

Unique moving stage, in the middle of the audience on the two platforms. You are very close to the actors so you see all their emotions and acting first hand Great for all the family children and adults laughing together.

I found it difficult to hear the words on some occasions

Fantastic show, very close to kings cross stRion and easy to find.

Great show very different with a real train involved which brought it all to life

A beautifully staged and wonderfully told story, which was as magical and breathtaking as I had heard. Great value, which for London theatre is a rare thing. I loved every moment as did my 10 year old daughter and didn't want it to end.

brilliant cast and stage production..well done I would recommend this show to anyone visiting London

Spectacular show in a truly unique setting - attention to detail from the moment you enter the waiting room.

Step back in time and enjoy the whole experience but have a coat just in case it is not a heated theatre.

I saw the film years ago so knew the storyline. Theatre was laid out as a train station from that era which added interest. Set was very well arranged.

A very different production of a loved family sorry

A must to go and see My family really enjoyed it the steam train was spectacular ,

Unique setting resulting in an atmosphere you couldn't create in a theatre, add to that a classic story, great performances & a real steam engine, absolutely FIRST CLASS!!

The Railway Children play was utterly fantastic. It was so well put together, with the audience sitting on 'platforms' on the station and a fabulous train! Phyllis was hilarious and girl playing Bobbie was great

Didn't think it was 'my cup of tea' but how wrong can you be-absolutely brilliant! Never seen so many children engrossed in a performance.

We all enjoyed this fast pace show. Fantastic set with real train.

I know you couldn't help thetechnical glitch but it did take the belief away for a bit. Also I saw it at Waterloo, and it had lost some of the effects from there - the whole suitcase wall collapsing and less use of the tunnel. Actors should be able to project - it is part of the training and mikes take something away. I enjoyed it but it has become a 'safe' show. You need to get back that risk factor.