British Youth Music Theatre’s production of ‘The Naughty Carriage on the Orphan Train’ is on track for Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio later this week.

Featuring young performers from the West Midlands, the production is a fresh revival of the recent BYMT classic with a cast of 39 performers from across the UK. 

Based on the little-known true story of some 200,000 orphans taken from New York and placed aboard trains to be adopted by families across the United States, The Naughty Carriage on the Orphan Train shifts the focus to the children who were not chosen – those who became the Naughty Carriage, and who found their own paths to belonging. 

Inspired by the experience of Looked After Children, the show was developed with young people with lived experience of the care system and those who find their place with non-traditional families.

Emily Gray, Creative Director, BYMT Director of The Naughty Carriage on the Orphan Train said: “We are delighted to be bringing a much-loved BYMT show to our partner venue, Birmingham Hippodrome, and look forward to welcoming audiences to this joyful production.

“It is exhilarating to see a little known historical moment come to life through the energy and musicality of a large group of passionate young performers and musicians. 

“The story holds so much meaning for the adults and children working on it, as we all grapple with finding where we belong. We hope our audiences will enjoy the ride and laugh and cry with us as we journey on the train to the very end of the line and back again.”

The Naughty Carriage on the Orphan Train is at Birmingham Hippodrome from Friday 25 April – Sunday 27 April in the Patrick Studio. 

Tickets can be booked at birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0121 689 3000.