It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood, and excitement is in the air. Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cosy 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 in time for Christmas? She’ll need courage, kindness… and your help!
Bursting with original songs you can sing along to, enchanting puppetry, lively dance, and wintery surprises, The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure 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’s 2024 festive show; 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 festive treat for young theatre-goers and their families.
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.