Last week I got taken back to my childhood when I went to see the awe-inspiring 'The Railway Children" on at the old Euro Star platforms at London's Waterloo station. The Euro tunnel and platform were stunningly transformed into a 1000 seat venue, sitting either side of the real railway track. The best bit by far was the featuring of the Stirling Single Train, the real 66 tonne steam locomotive used in the film. The actors acted to an audience in 360 degrees, performing on huge wooden stages which were wheeled in atop the tracks. These wooden blocks symbolised different areas/rooms/places within the scene, which was really effective and interesting to watch.
It was such a surreal experience, as you walk through the old check in desks and passport control in Waterloo. There are still old fashioned signs for WHSmiths and Costa Coffee as you walk through towards the transformed auditorium, you can even visit the old VIP lounge! It is almost quite eerie as it is has gone from such a busy, active place to this desolate area which has just been left untouched for years. It was so nice to see someone make use of such a wonderful and memorable space.
Go see it, its phenomenal and such a fun, different and unique night out!
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