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Vandalized Railway Display Reborn as Stage Play
6 Jul
Summary
- A £30,000 model railway display was destroyed by four teenagers in 2019.
- Donations, including from Sir Rod Stewart, helped rebuild the damaged display.
- The inspiring story has been transformed into a drama at Nottingham Playhouse.
A devastating act of vandalism in 2019, which saw a £30,000 model railway display ruined, has inspired a new drama now showing at Nottingham Playhouse. Four teenagers caused extensive damage to the Market Deeping Model Railway Club's exhibit at Welland Academy in Stamford, Lincolnshire. The incident left members heartbroken, with some displays having taken years to complete.
However, the community rallied around the club. Thousands of donations poured in, including a significant £10,000 from music star Sir Rod Stewart. Approximately 30 club members dedicated around 1,000 hours to meticulously restore the displays by hand. Playwright William Ivory has now adapted this remarkable story of recovery and perseverance into a compelling play, which is scheduled to run until July 25.
