It’s full steam ahead for the next production by the Trowbridge Players who are bringing Edith Nesbit’s classic story The Railway Children to town.

They will be treading the boards with three performances at St Augustine’s Catholic College on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14.

The Olivier Award-winning adaptation by Mike Kenny tells the classic family story of three children who are forced to move to a small country cottage with their mother when their father is imprisoned on false charges

They find solace in living near a railway and waving to the passengers as the trains go by and making friends with Perks the Porter.

Exhausted Mr Szezcpansky played by Steve Riley gets attention from the cast in a scene from The Railway Children. Exhausted Mr Szezcpansky played by Steve Riley gets attention from the cast in a scene from The Railway Children. (Image: Trevor Porter)

A cast of fresh new faces and talented long-term society members fuels this traditional tale, which is told by the three young lead characters, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, played by Ciena Butler, 16, Taliesin Williams, 15 and Lily King, 13.

Having to suddenly leave their comfortable London home, the three children and their mother (Becky Holden) move into a small cottage in the Yorkshire countryside, where life is very different.

With mother now busy writing and earning money to keep the family, the railway becomes the children’s source of entertainment and adventure.

Full steam ahead as railway children Bobbie, played by Ciena Butler, Peter played by Taliesin Willims and Phyllis played by Lily King swap the stage for a trip out at the White Horse Miniature Railway. Full steam ahead as railway children Bobbie, played by Ciena Butler, Peter played by Taliesin Willims and Phyllis played by Lily King swap the stage for a trip out at the White Horse Miniature Railway. (Image: Trevor Porter)

The children befriend a variety of characters, including Perks the Porter (Tim Knott) and his family, Mrs Viney the housekeeper (Angela Giddings) and a very helpful old gentleman (Mark Rhodes).

However, mystery remains - where is their father (Pete Tapp)? When they find out he’s been jailed, they appeal to the old gentleman for help to get him freed.

“Daddy! My Daddy” …. bring your tissues as you’re likely to shed a tear during this beautiful adaptation of The Railway Children.

Perks the Porter played by Tim Knot apprehends the railway children after catching them taking coal: Bobbie, played by Ciena Butler, Peter played by Taliesin Willims and Phyllis played by Lily King. Perks the Porter played by Tim Knot apprehends the railway children after catching them taking coal: Bobbie, played by Ciena Butler, Peter played by Taliesin Willims and Phyllis played by Lily King. (Image: Trevor Porter)

Director Ali Warren said: ‘‘I am delighted to be directing this charming version of Edith Nesbitt's novel, which combines a child's adventure story with the great British love of the age of steam.

We are led through the various adventures in the Yorkshire countryside by Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, who tell us of how they became The Railway Children.

“This production will appeal to children of all ages and be a treat for those who remember the film. Come and join us to wave at the 9.15 train.”

Performances take place at 7.30pm on Friday, September 13, and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, September 14 at St Augustine’s Catholic College.

To buy tickets, visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/trowbridge-players