Shine Radio's Laura Sheppard directed this production of the Titfield Thunderbolt, a play about rescuing a discontinued train line against fierce and nefarious opposition - actually quite topical.

It's at the Half Moon's performance space so the set is sparse and relies on costume and make up, people acting as scenery and sound effects! and it works really well!

Mike Waddington spoke to Robert Sheppard who ran the sound effects desk, and he demonstrates some of the hand held devices like the 'cabasa' and the 'acquaphone'; Faye Thompson, the Town Crier, who assists, plays her favourites.

Mike also spoke to Kate Gardner, who played Mr Ruddock, the Minister of Transport.

The Titfield Thunderbolt runs at the Half Moon in Sheet till Saturday 30 November.

Shine Radio's Laura Sheppard directed this production of the Titfield Thunderbolt, a play about rescuing a discontinued train line against fierce and nefarious opposition - actually quite topical.
It's at the Half Moon's performance space so the set is sparse and relies on costume and make up, people acting as scenery and sound effects! and it works really well!
Mike Waddington spoke to Robert Sheppard who ran the sound effects desk, and he demonstrates some of the hand held devices like the 'cabasa' and the 'acquaphone'; Faye Thompson, the Town Crier, who assists, plays her favourites.
Mike also spoke to Kate Gardner, who played Mr Ruddock, the Minister of Transport.
The Titfield Thunderbolt runs at the Half Moon in Sheet till Saturday 30 November.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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