A festive illustration of a green steam train on a bridge, with a cheerful white dog wearing a red scarf on top. Snow falls against a dark blue sky. The text below reads "The Great Christmas Train Rescue" in bold, yellow and orange lettering.

The Great Christmas Train Rescue

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About The Great Christmas Train Rescue

A spectacular festive feast for the eyes and heart!

Every year, Santa’s enchanted steam train races across the globe, but this Christmas, something has gone terribly wrong. The frosty and forgotten Jill Chill has put her icy plan into motion, threatening to derail Christmas for good! 

Thankfully, help is on the way. Polly, the bravest polar bear in the North Pole, is hot on Jill’s snowy trail, determined to uncover the truth and maybe even thaw her frozen heart. Narrated by Santa himself, and joined by two mischievous elves and a sleigh-full of toe-tapping tunes, this heart-warming adventure is packed with laughter, music, and Christmas magic. 

The Great Christmas Train Rescue is a spectacular festive feast for the eyes and heart. Bursting with dazzling visuals, uplifting songs, and larger-than-life characters, it’s a joyful journey the whole family will never forget. Climb aboard, hold tight, and get ready for a Christmas story like no other! 

“One of the cleverest Christmas shows I’ve seen”

British Theatre Guide

Pre-show Family Workshop

Saturday 19 December, 10:15am

Make your festive journey to Cast complete by booking our family workshop inspired by the show!

Play games and get creative ahead of the 11:30am performance on Saturday 19 December.

Click here to find out more.

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  • Santa Claus stands in front of a red curtain, arms open wide, set on a festive stage with blue pillars and gears, evoking joy and holiday cheer.
  • An elf in a colourful costume, with striped leggings, interacts with a large plush polar bear in front of a festive, candy-striped workshop backdrop.
  • A family of four, dressed warmly, sits together, smiling and watching something. They are illuminated by soft, warm light under a backdrop of twinkling stars.
  • A cheerful performer in a vibrant elf costume poses energetically on stage, with festive décor, colourful gears, and lights creating a joyful holiday atmosphere.
  • Santa Claus joyfully stands with two smiling elves in colourful costumes against a bright red curtain, exuding festive cheer and excitement.
  • A festive elf in a red and green costume joyfully dances beside a person in a Santa suit on a colourful stage, celebrating in a lively holiday scene.

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