Press Release: The Snowman returns to The Peacock for its 22nd year

[Jan McNulty]

Birmingham Repertory Theatre
The SnowmanTM
The Peacock, WC2A 2HT
Thursday 21 November - Sunday 5 January 2020
Tickets: £18 - £55
Family Tickets available
Ticket Office: 020 7863 8222 or peacocktheatre.com

 

“A Joyful Celebration of Life” Sunday Express

 

Raymond Briggs’ festive favourite The Snowman has whisked generations of children off to a wintery wonderland for a festive adventure year on year. Now the Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s magical live stage show journeys back to The Peacock to charm both young and old for its 22nd consecutive year from Thursday 21 November 2019 - Sunday 5 January 2020. 

 

Based on the much-loved film and book, the enchanting stage adaptation features exquisite dancing, magic and live music, including the unforgettable classic Walking in the Air.

 

The family favourite follows the story of a young boy’s adventures when his snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve. Featuring a dazzling array of colourful characters including dancing penguins, a beautiful snow princess, her wicked beau Jack Frost and of course, Father Christmas himself, The Snowman is the perfect Christmas treat for the family and a wonderful introduction to dance for the very young. 

 

Inspired by the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates, The Snowman has become a must-do Christmas activity, “guaranteed to melt the heart of even the most cynical Scrooge” (The Guardian). Featuring choreography by Robert North, direction by Bill Alexander, design by Ruari Murchison, lighting by Tim Mitchell and timeless music and lyrics by Howard Blake, the performance has been seen by audiences of over half a million at The Peacock. 

 

The Snowman is visiting The Peacock as part of a UK and international Tour. 

The cast at The Peacock includes Emanuela Atzeni, Cameron Ball, Ruben De Monte, Anthony Edwards, Martin Fenton, Kane Hoad, Tomoyo Tanimoto Jequier, Katrina Kelly, Clare Lander, Kimberly Lawrie, Owen McHugh, Rowan Parker, Elisha Sherma and Ami Tollin. Casting for The Boy to be confirmed. 

Suitable for all ages

 

LISTINGS INFORMATION
 

The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Production of The Snowman™ 
The Peacock, WC2A 2HT 
Thursday 21 November 2019 - Sunday 5 January 2020 
Performances: 11am, 2.30pm & 7pm. See www.sadlerswells.com for full schedule 
Tickets: £18 - £55 
Family Tickets available
Ticket Office: 020 7863 8222 or peacocktheatre.com  

 

Additional Tour Dates: 

Thursday 7 November – Sunday10 November
Manchester Opera House
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-snowman/opera-house-manchester/

 

Wednesday 13 November – Sunday 17 November
Theatre Royal Glasgow
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-snowman/theatre-royal-glasgow/

 

Thursday 21 November – Sunday 5 January
Peacock Theatre, London
https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2019/the-snowman/

 

Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December
Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 December
Esplanade Theatre, Singapore

 

Sunday 15 – Thursday 19 January
Milton Keynes Theatre
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-snowman/milton-keynes-theatre/

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Sadler’s Wells
Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. With over three centuries of theatrical heritage and a year-round programme of performances and learning activities, it is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where people of all backgrounds come to experience it – to take part, learn, experiment and be inspired. 

 

Its vision is to reflect and respond to the world through dance: enabling artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds, and sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences – to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.

 

Audiences of over half a million come to Sadler’s Wells’ three London theatres each year, with many more enjoying its touring productions at venues across the UK and around the world, and accessing its content through digital channels. Sadler's Wells commissions, produces and presents more dance than any other theatre in the world, embracing the popular and the unknown. Since 2005, it has helped to bring over 170 new dance works to the stage, many of them involving its 16 Associate Artists, three Resident Companies and four Associate Companies – the most exciting talents working in dance today. 

 

Sadler’s Wells nurtures the next generation of talent through a number of artist development initiatives and reaches over 30,000 annually through its learning and engagement programmes.

 

Located in Islington, north London, Sadler’s Wells’ current building is the sixth to have stood on site since entrepreneur Richard Sadler first established the theatre in 1683. The venue has played an illustrious role in the history of theatre ever since, with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Opera having all started at Sadler's Wells.

Sadler’s Wells is to open an additional mid-scale venue in east London in 2022. The new space will be at the heart of the East Bank project, a new cultural and education district in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, which will also include BBC, UAL’s London College of Fashion, UCL and the V&A in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. As well as a 550-seat auditorium, Sadler’s Wells’ new venue will include a choreographic centre and a hip hop theatre academy, the first of their kind in the world to be run by a theatre.

www.sadlerswells.com

 

About The Snowman™ 
The Snowman was created and illustrated by Raymond Briggs as a picture book, narrated entirely through hand-drawn illustrations and was first published in 1978.  Now one of the world’s most popular picture books, The Snowman has sold in excess of 5.5 million copies globally and has been translated into 21 languages.  Adapted for screen by producer John Coates, the Oscar-nominated animation launched on Channel 4 in its inaugural year in 1982 and has been repeated every Christmas since.  The sequel, The Snowman and The Snowdog premiered on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve 2012 and was seen by over 10 million people over the festive period.   The Snowman™ brand enjoys an international audience with publishing, global broadcast, live events and a successful consumer products programme all managed by Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House Children’s).

www.thesnowman.com

 

About Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Birmingham Repertory Theatre is one of Britain’s leading producing theatre companies. Its mission is to inspire a lifelong love of theatre in the diverse communities of Birmingham and beyond. As well as presenting over 60 productions on its three stages every year, the theatre tours its productions nationally and internationally, showcasing theatre made in Birmingham.

 

The commissioning and production of new work lies at the core of The REP’s programme and over the last 15 years, the company has produced more than 130 new plays. The theatre’s outreach programme engages with over 7000 young people and adults through its learning and participation programme, equating to 30,000 individual educational sessions. The REP is also committed to nurturing new talent through its youth theatre groups and training for up and coming writers, directors and artists through its REP Foundry initiative. 

 

Many of The REP’s productions go on to have lives beyond Birmingham. Recent tours and transfers include The Lovely Bones, Brief Encounter, Nativity! The Musical, What Shadows, LOVE, The Winslow Boy, The Government Inspector, Of Mice and Men, Anita and Me, Penguins and The King’s Speech. The theatre’s long-running production of The Snowman celebrated its 25th anniversary as well as its 21st consecutive season at London's Peacock Theatre in 2018.

 

Artistic Director: Sean Foley
Deputy Artistic Director: Amit Sharma
Executive Director: Rachael Thomas

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