Can you help Gerda the mouse find her best friend Kai and lift The Snow Queen's spell in time for Christmas?
A Sparkling New Show for Ages 3–8 (and their Grown-Ups!)
Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cozy sleepover with her best friend Kai — and you’re invited. But something’s not quite right…
A sudden chill sweeps through the trees. The mysterious Snow Queen has cast an unhappiness spell over the forest, and suddenly Kai vanishes in a flurry of snow. Gerda must set off on a daring adventure to bring him home.
Can she break the spell and save Bluebell Wood? She’ll need courage, kindness… and your help!
Bursting with original songs you can sing along to, enchanting puppetry, lively dance and theatrical surprises, The Snow Queen is a heartwarming retelling of a classic tale filled with friendship, bravery and the magic of helping others.
From award-winning artistic director Nancy Hirst (co-creator of the cult children’s Saves Christmas theatre series), with enchanting design by Laura McEwen (Well Done Mummy Penguin, the Albany; The Princess and the Pea, Unicorn Theatre), and original music by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside, Southbank Centre), this glittering new production is the perfect treat for young theatre-goers and their families.
Reviews
★★★★ “A perfectly child-centred, frosty adventure with friendship at its warm heart.” Everything Theatre
★★★★ “A charming family production, full of warm flow.” Salterton Arts Review
★★★★ “Writer and director Hirst’s script has just the right balance of silliness and sentiment,
audience interaction and, importantly, movement breaks to ensure any restless
youngsters can remain engaged.” Fairypowered Productions
★★★★ “A glowing winter treat for the very young and for anyone still young at heart.” Spy in the Stalls
NOMINATION: Fringe Theatre Award for Young Audiences (Writing & Music)
NOMINATION: Everything Theatre Award (Ettie) – Best Theatre for Young Audiences
Creative Team, Cast & Production Team
Writer and Director Nancy Hirst
Composer, Lyricist and Musical Director Eamonn O’Dwyer
Set and Costume Designer Laura McEwen
Movement Director Maria Ghoumrassi
Lighting Designer Callum Macdonald
Sound Designer Joseff Harris
Puppet Maker Eleanor Glover
Costume Maker Rosie Cannings
Cast – to be announced
Gerda the Mouse
Mum / Frost Fairy / Thieving Squirrel / Snow Queen
Kai / Babbling Brook / Crow
Production Manager Dave Sherman
For Schools
A resources pack for Key Stages 1 & 2 is available to download below.
An Icon Theatre production, co-produced with The Albany, Deptford. This production is supported by Arts Council England, Garfield Weston Foundation and The Garrick Trust.
Photos: (c) Roswitha Chesher
Trailer: Martin Collins
