Mark-Anthony Turnage

The Railway Children

30 October - 1 November

Secrets, spies and adventure: a much-loved children’s classic becomes a thrilling new opera.

When their father disappears overnight, three siblings must make a new life – uncovering conspiracies, forging friendships and finding courage beside the railway tracks. Don’t miss this world premiere by Olivier Award-winning composer Mark-Anthony Turnage.


Creative team

Conductor
Tim Anderson

Director
Stephen Langridge

Designer
Nicky Shaw

Lighting Designer
Mark Jonathan

Glyndebourne Sinfonia
Leader
Richard Milone

Cast

Bobbie
Jessica Cale

Peter
Matthew McKinney

Phyllis
Henna Mun

Cathy
Rachael Lloyd

Mr Perks
Gavan Ring

David/Mr Tarpolski
Edward Hawkins

Sir Tommy Crawshaw
James Cleverton

Yolanda
Bethany Horak-Hallett


Performance timings

Timings are subject to change.

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Dates:
30 October

Opera starts: 4.00pm

Dates:
1 november

Opera starts: 2.00pm & 7.00pm


Autumn Season 2025 supported by
Arts Council England
Dunard Fund
Laidlaw Opera Trust

Main image: Iuricazac/Adobe Stock; Bloom Image/Getty Images; Shutterstock; Tingting Ji/iStock; Image design Louise Richardson

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