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?
Packed with original sing-along songs, puppetry, dance and snowy surprises, this joyful new version of The Snow Queen is a heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness 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’s 2024 festive show; The Princess and the Pea, Unicorn Theatre), and original music by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside, Southbank Centre), The Snow Queen is a magical festive treat for young audiences and their grown-ups.
Access
A Relaxed Performance (RP) will take place on Saturday 13 December at 11am. Relaxed Performances have sensory adaptations such as raised lighting and lower sound levels. This performance will also be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.
A Touch Tour will take place before the Relaxed Performance. Touch Tours give families a chance to touch the set, props and costumes and familiarise themselves with the world of the show before the performance. This may be particularly useful to blind or visually impaired audience members, or those with sensory issues. This must be booked in advance. To book please email access@thealbany.org.uk or call 020 8692 4446.
Schools and Nurseries
Performances for schools and nurseries run on selected weekdays from Tuesday 2 to Thursday 18 December (dates vary, download the booking form for more info).
For more information, please contact the Box Office on 020 8692 4446 or ticketing@thealbany.org.uk.
About Icon Theatre
Icon Theatre is an award-winning theatre company and participatory arts charity led by artistic director Nancy Hirst. For over a decade, it has created popular interactive Christmas shows for early years children at The Brook Theatre in Chatham, with recent titles including Little Fox’s Christmas Garden, The Little Lost Frog and the Christmas Wish, and Reginald Rabbit Rescues Christmas. icontheatre.org.uk.
Supported by Arts Council England, Garfield Weston Foundation and The Garrick Trust.