Icon Theatre is thrilled to announce the world premiere of The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure, a magical Christmas co-production with The Albany. This joyful new version of the beloved fairytale is packed with original sing-along songs, puppetry, dance, and audience interaction. It celebrates friendship, warmth, and the wonder of helping one another.
From artistic director Nancy Hirst, with design by Laura McEwen and original music by Eamonn O’Dwyer, The Snow Queen is a festive treat for young audiences and their grown-ups alike.
It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood. Gerda, the littlest mouse, is having a sleepover party with her best friend Kai — and everyone is invited. But something is wrong. There’s a chill in the air. The Snow Queen has cast an unhappiness spell over the animals of Bluebell Wood. Suddenly, Kai starts acting strangely and in a flurry of snow, he disappears. Gerda must act — and she’ll need all the help she can get. Can you join her on a magical journey to rescue Kai and lift the spell in time for Christmas?
Artistic Director, writer and director Nancy Hirst said, “It’s a privilege to be creating Icon’s next children’s theatre production in partnership with the Albany. We’re looking forward to sharing The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure with the communities of Deptford and south London this December. This reimagining of The Snow Queen is full of heart, music and mischief, and invites children to step into a festive, snowy world where even the smallest voices can make the biggest difference. It’s a joy to collaborate with an incredible team of freelance artists and theatre-makers on bringing this new production to life.”
Creative Director and Co-CEO of the Albany Vicki Dela Amedume MBE said, “It’s such a joy for us to be collaborating with Icon Theatre, whose work we’ve admired for many years. I’m so excited to see Nancy’s beautiful words spring to life on stage, and to share a magical festive experience with schools, families, and communities across Deptford, Lewisham, and beyond at the Albany this winter.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
