Tales from the Rails
"Tales from the Rails" are ten short audio dramas inspired by the history of the Sheffield to London railway line, created by the Newfield School Community, with the support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project is funded by East Midlands Railway Community Fund and the Church Burgesses Educational Foundation. For any questions, or more information, you can contact us - whitworksait@gmail.com
Episodes
10 episodes
Trunk Tales
Trunk Tales First World War Sheffield is at the mercy of a hungry elephant.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and communit...
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6:42
The King Needs Milk
The King Needs Milk The royal train finds itself short of supplies.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centre...
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2:17
The Diamond Robbery
The Diamond Robbery A Sheffield jewellers is robbed, and two accomplices attempt to make their escape by train. Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written a...
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6:02
The Boy in the Box
The Boy in the Box It’s 1902, and a gruesome discovery is made in the lost property office at Sheffield station.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed...
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5:12
Norman! Norman!
Norman! Norman! It’s 1912 and 15 year old Norman Cheevers and his mates are trapped on a burning train.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young...
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2:19
Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919
Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919It’s 1919 and the government want to reduce railway workers wages to pre-First World War levels. A strike follows and the Sheffield Independent’s female reporter is sent to tell its story....
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5:19
Have You Heard?
Have You Heard? An Assistant Stationmaster’s accident leads to gossip among the passengers.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people ...
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2:57
Gertie's Gone
Gertie’s Gone Fourteen-year-old Gertie Percival was found dying on the railway track near Attercliffe in November 1899. How did she come to her tragic end?Tales from the Rails are ten short aud...
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