Tales from the Rails
10 episodes
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Creator: Newfield School Community with Whitworks Adventures in Theatre
Full cast Historical Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
"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
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Historical
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919
It’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.
Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
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 audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
Did Davis Do It?
In 1901 two trains collided, but was Davis to blame?
Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000
A Haunting
Railway workers at today’s Sheffield station have a spooky encounter with the station’s past.
Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.