Railway Bob
Tickets: $18 Adults / $15 Concession / $10 Students or Groups 10+
A magical show with great songs, lively theatre, storytelling and beautiful puppetry that tells the true story of SA’s celebrity dog ‘Railway Bob.’
In the 1880s and 90s Bob travelled on the steam trains of Australia ‘just like a person’ - the official mascot of the SA Railway men - his journeys, adventures and story is mentioned 100 times in newspapers of the period. Known and loved by the railwaymen and public alike he travelled extensively throughout SA and even as far as Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. His favourite lines being SA’s mid-North, Broken Hill and Adelaide.
This show traces his story from his birth to his travelling days full of legendary feats, adventures and his mysterious death in Hindley Street, Adelaide.
Railway Bob brings to life a bygone age of Adelaide and Outback SA and the world’s best ever dog story (we kid you not) This is ‘documentary’ theatre at its very best!
Bob is still remembered and celebrated with a statue in Peterborough, a sculpture and display at the National Railway Museum, where his famous collar is on display. Three books have been written about this famous dog, a documentary video, Facebook page and website and even a tourist trail in Terowie. Bob had several official portraits painted which are still in existence. A smash hit at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe - read a review here.
Running Time: Approx. 60-minute show, suitable for atudents 8yrs+ and all history and theatre lovers!
Booking fees apply | General Admission seating (Theatre)
