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Transporting Art across Boston Borough and South Holland

Rhubarb Theatre will be transporting art across Boston Borough and South Holland with an exciting performance of The Case of the Curious Suitcase on Saturday 20 September 2014. A performance will take place at each of the stations on the train platforms, the characters will also be travelling and interacting with passengers on the trains between stations.

The performance will start at Sleaford train station at 10.15am. The performers will then catch the train to Spalding and perform there at 11.20am, finally catching the train to Boston for a performance at 1.20pm.

‘’Rhubarb Theatre are really excited about bringing our street theatre into train stations and onto trains. Thanks to the goodwill and support of East Midlands Trains and Transported, we feel that The Case of the Curious Suitcase will have a perfecting setting!’’ Kirsty Mead, Artistic Director and Actor at Rhubarb Theatre Company.

“We are always looking at new and exciting ways of improving the experience for passengers travelling with us. Live performances at three of our stations and on board our services will create a really unique atmosphere and we are looking forward to seeing the reaction of our passengers later this month.” Jane Diver, Area Station Manager, East Midlands Trains