Mike Kenny (writer)
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Mike Kenny is a British playwright, most noted for his works in young people's theatre. His works include the 2008 adaptation of E Nesbit's The Railway Children
at the National Railway Museum
in York. The first production starred Sarah Quintrell
, Colin Tarrant, Marshall Lancaster
, Elizabeth Keates
, Marcus Brigstocke
and featured a working Stirling Single
(GNR 4-2-2 No.1) steam locomotive on a real rail track.
The Railway Children
The Railway Children is a children's book by Edith Nesbit, originally serialised in The London Magazine during 1905 and first published in book form in 1906...
at the National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum is a museum in York forming part of the British National Museum of Science and Industry and telling the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. It has won many awards, including the European Museum of the Year Award in 2001...
in York. The first production starred Sarah Quintrell
Sarah Quintrell
Sarah Quintrell is a British actress. She plays Sinéad in the BBC TV sitcom Carrie and Barry. She trained at Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre from 2000 to 2003.-Credits:...
, Colin Tarrant, Marshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster is a British actor. He has appeared in many television dramas, including Coronation Street, Holby City, The Lakes and Family Affairs, but is probably best known for playing DC Chris Skelton in the BBC time-travel police dramas, Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes.Lancaster is a...
, Elizabeth Keates
Elizabeth Keates
Elizabeth Keates is a British actress, born on 12 June in Otley, West Yorkshire. She was educated at Benton Park School and after A-Levels Elizabeth left Leeds to study at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts drama school in London. Since then her theatre credits have incuded performances at the...
, Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Alexander Brigstocke is an English comedian, actor and satirist who has worked extensively in stand-up comedy, television, radio and in 2010-2011 musical theatre. He is particularly associated with the 6.30pm comedy slot on BBC Radio 4, having frequently appeared on several of its shows...
and featured a working Stirling Single
GNR Stirling 4-2-2
The Great Northern Railway No. 1 class Stirling Single is a class of steam locomotive designed for express passenger work. Designed by Patrick Stirling, they are characterised by a single pair of large driving wheels which led to the nickname "eight-footer"...
(GNR 4-2-2 No.1) steam locomotive on a real rail track.