An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine
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Date:
2 Aug 2025
5pm - 7pm
Contact details
Alstom
Litchurch Lane
Derby
DE24 8AD
Description
Alstom is delighted that a new Thomas the Tank Engine documentary, An Unlikely Fandom, will receive its UK premiere during this summer’s The Greatest Gathering.
An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine explores the profound influence of the beloved children’s television series on popular culture and its enduring legacy. The documentary delves into the origins of Thomas the Tank Engine, its global impact and the passionate community of fans that have grown around it.
Following the screening, director Brannon Carty will be joined be the film’s producers, Ahmad Akfa, Joshua Hood and Nicholas Maniscalco, along with co-producer James Garder, for a Q&A to delve into the making of the film.
Tickets to An Unlikely Fandom are available to purchase only by existing ticketholders of The Greatest Gathering on Saturday 2 August only.
The Greatest Gathering event will close at 4pm, at which time you will be requested to head to the Mobility Theatre to take your seats for An Unlikely Fandom.
Thomas & Friends® is a property of Mattel, Inc.
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