The Titfield Thunderbolt by Philip Goulding
12 to 17 May 2025
Evenings at 7:45pm.
2:30pm matinee on Saturday 17 May.
The branch line between Mallingford and Titfield is losing money and British Rail is intent on closing it down. In desperation the villagers exploit the 1947 Transport Act and decide to take charge and run it themselves – with a train resurrected from a local museum! As well as convincing the railway authorities that they are competent to work the line, they have to face problems from Vernon Crump who is set on providing a competitive bus service. All aboard for a rollicking evening of hilarious nostalgia!
Photo from left to right: Victoria Johnson, David Reynolds, Max Walker and Maddy Prescott.
Cast
| Lady Edna Chesterford | Victoria Johnson |
| Clifton | Julian Jones |
| Mr Blakeworth | Charlie Cook |
| Dan Taylor | Paul Lewis |
| Vernon Crump | Hugh Everett |
| Harry Crump | Max Walker |
| Joan Weech | Maddy Prescott |
| Sam Weech | John Jones |
| Mr Valentine | David Reynolds |
| Miss Coggett | Clare Lewis |
| Mr Ruddock | Paul Lewis |
| Mrs Bottomley | Jean Rogers |
| Sargeant Wilson | Julian Jones |
| Mr Clegg | Peter de la Wyche |
Sponsors
| This play is sponsored by: | |
| Print It, 10 Hawthorn Street | Cheshire’s leading digital print company |
| The Farmer’s Arms, 71 Chapel Lane | Family-run traditional pub |
Backstage
| Director | Sonia Dykstra |
| Stage Manager | John Coghlan |
| Prompt | Belinda Coghlan |
| Props and Furnishings | Fenella Fowkes, Jean Rogers, Diana Boswell |
| ASM | Diana Boswell, Jane Hyde, Alan James, Jenny Albani, Dave Clarkson |
| Lighting | Chris Hills |
| Sound | Mark Seyler, Dave Midgley |
| Wardrobe | Linda Batson, Jo Everett |
| Rehearsal photographs | Bruce Williams |
| Ticket secretary | Denise Soussi |
