Thomas the Tank Engine

Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends invites children, parents, and grandparents to enter the magical world of Thomas and Friends at heritage railways throughout the UK. Family visitors to these popular activity-filled events can meet, touch, and ride behind their favourite Number 1 Blue Engine. ‘Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller’, is also in attendance at all events to ensure that the engines are behaving well and that Thomas is being really useful.

Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine
The Father Christmas Santa Special


Thomas the Tank Engine: Thomas and Friends 2008

Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage in 'Thomas Saves the Day' in 2008. On the tracks of a train and through the words of a story, the magical world of Sodor comes to life live on the theatrical stage nationwide from March to June 2008.

This all-new 90-minute interactive musical adventure includes new railway themed songs and tells the story of Thomas and his engine friends as they work together as 'Really Useful Engines' to get the railroad ready for Sodor's Magic Lantern Festival. Come along with the whole family and join Thomas, Percy and Diesel, among others as they share a story that helps encourage life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation.

Thomas and Friends Live! 'Thomas Saves the Day' 2008 UK Tour

  • Londonderry - Millennium Forum - Friday 7 to Sunday 9 March 2008
  • Dublin - Royal Dublin Society - Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2008
  • Birmingham - Hippodrome Theatre - Wed 19 to Sat 22 March 2008
  • High Wycombe - Wycombe Swan - Tue 25 to Thurs 27 March 2008
  • London - Hammersmith Apollo Theatre - Fri 28 to Sun 30 March 2008
  • Brighton - The Brighton Centre - Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April 2008
  • Llandudno - Venue Cymru - Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April 2008
  • Billingham - Forum Theatre - Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April 2008
  • Milton Keynes - Milton Keynes Theatre - Mon 14 and Tues 15 April 2008
  • Southampton - Mayflower Theatre - Thurs 17 to Sat 19 April 2008
  • Nottingham - Royal Concert Hall - Tues 22 and Wed 23 April 2008
  • Manchester - Opera House Theatre - Friday 25 to Sunday 27 April 2008
  • Liverpool - Empire Theatre - Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 May 2008
  • Edinburgh - Playhouse Theatre - Friday 9 to Sunday 11 May 2008
  • Cardiff - Cardiff International Arena - Fri 16 and Sat 17 May 2008
  • Bristol - Hippodrome Theatre - Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May 2008
  • Swansea - Grand Theatre - Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 May 2008
  • Norwich - Theatre Royal - Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 May 2008
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne - Metro Radio Arena - Sat 7 and Sun 8 June 2008
  • Leeds - Grand Theatre - Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June 2008

Thomas and Friends Tour 2006

Children's favourite, Thomas the Tank Engine with this summer's family spectacular - Thomas and Friends Live: The All Aboard Live Show! Back by popular demand - now you can join Thomas, James, Percy, Gordon and some very special friends who'll be steaming around the UK during July and August 2006 as Arenas across the UK are transformed into the magical island of Sodor. Thomas and Friends Live is the largest children's show ever to be produced in the UK, so come along and join the Fat Controller and bring the whole family as everyone's favourite working engines come to life puffing through two great adventures along 155 metres of track. Over 300,000 people have already enjoyed the Thomas and Friends Live show – make sure you book your tickets now!

  • Newcastle - Metro Radio Arena - Saturday 29 July 2006
  • Glasgow - SECC - Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 August 2006
  • Manchester - M.E.N. Arena - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August 2006
  • Sheffield - Hallam FM Arena - Wednesday 9 August 2006
  • Birmingham - NIA - Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August 2006
  • Cardiff - Cardiff International Arena - Wednesday 16 August 2006
  • London - Wembley Arena - Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August 2006

UK Regional Theatres


UK Pantomimes and Christmas Shows Dec 2009 to Jan 2010

UK Tours

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Chinese State Circus
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Dancing on Ice
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales
Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes
George's Marvellous Medicine
Hairspray Tour
High School Musical 2 on Stage
Holiday on Ice: Spirit
Horrible Science
Les Miserables Tour
Mamma Mia! Tour
Moscow State Circus
Never Forget
Peppa Pig's Party
Riverdance
The Rocky Horror Show
Sound of Music
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Thomas the Tank Engine
We Will Rock You Tour
The Wiggles