Cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt. Top: Nigel Taylor, Steve Pagham and Tony Bate. Bottom: Kelly Randall and Polly Owen
ADAPTED by Philip Goulding from the 1953 Ealing comedy film, The Titfield Thunderbolt will open at the Erith Playhouse this month.
The play is about a group of villagers who, finding their branch railway line is about to be axed, decide to buy and run it themselves.
As well as convincing the railway authorities that they are competent to work the line they have to face the dastardly Vernon Crump who is set on providing a rival bus service.
The Titfield Thunderbolt. Erith Playhouse, High Street, Erith. May 24 to May 29. £7.50. 01322 350345 or visit playhouse.org.uk/tickets
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