Press Release: The Snowman brings its festive magic back to the Peacock Theatre, 20 Nov - 22 Jan

[Jan McNulty]

Birmingham Repertory Theatre The SnowmanTM  Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT Saturday 20 November - Sunday 2 January 2022 Tickets: £18 - £55 Family Tickets available Ticket Office: peacocktheatre.com   “Irresistible piece of nostalgia” Sunday Express   Returning for its 24th year and bringing its festive magic back to the Peacock Theatre is timeless tale The Snowman, based on the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs. Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s Christmas treat returns from 20 November 2021 - 2 January 2022 following 2020’s cancelled performances.   Inspired by the film directed by Diane Jackson and produced by John Coates, The Snowmanis at the heart of a magical Christmas, “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 production has been seen by audiences of over half a million at the Peacock Theatre.   A poignant story of magic, love and loss, the enchanting stage adaption features a spectacle of dance and music, including the hugely popular Walking in the Air.   The story follows a young boy’s adventures when his snowman creation magically comes to life. Featuring an assortment of characters including dancing penguins, a beautiful snow princess, her wicked beau Jack Frost and Father Christmas himself, The Snowman is a perfect introduction to dance for the very young and an unforgettable festive adventure for all the family.   The Snowman also presents at Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 6 - 9 January 2022. Suitable for all ages   LISTINGS INFORMATION Birmingham Repertory Theatre  The Snowman™ Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT Saturday 20 November - Sunday 2 January 2022 Performances: 11am, 2.30pm & 7pm. See www.sadlerswells.com for full schedule Tickets: £18 - £55 Family Tickets available Ticket Office: 020 7863 8222 or sadlerswells.com   NOTES TO EDITORS   About Sadler’s Wells  Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance organisation. We make and share dance that inspires us all. Our acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap.   We commission, produce and present more dance than any other organisation in the world. Since 2005, we have helped to bring close to 200 new dance works to the stage, embracing both the popular and the unknown.   Each year, over half a million people visit our three London theatres. Many more attend our touring productions nationally and internationally or explore our digital platforms, including Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage. In 2023 we’re opening a fourth London venue in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to sit alongside our Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre. Sadler’s Wells’ new space will house a 550-seat mid-scale theatre, as well as facilities for a choreographic centre and a hip hop theatre academy.   Supporting artists is at the heart of our work. We have associate artists and companies, which nurture some of the most exciting talent working in dance today. We host the National Youth Dance Company, which draws together some of the brightest young dancers from across the country. Sadler’s Wells Breakin' Convention runs professional development programmes to champion and develop the world’s best hip hop artists, as well as producing, programming and touring groundbreaking hip hop performances.   Around 30,000 people take part in our learning and engagement programmes every year. We support schools local to our theatres in Islington and Stratford, designing experiences for children and young people to watch, explore and critically engage with the arts. We also run Company of Elders, a resident performance company of dancers aged over 60 who rehearse with renowned artists to make new work for public performances locally, nationally and internationally.   Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.  www.sadlerswells.com Stay up to date with everything Sadler’s Wells on social media  Facebook: @SadlersWells  Twitter: @Sadlers_Wells  Instagram: @sadlers_wells  YouTube: Sadler’s Wells Theatre   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 and featuring Howard Blake’s magical music, 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). The stageshow of The Snowman was created in 1993 and has since been seen by millions of people around the world, including annual Christmas seasons at the Peacock in London’s West End since 1997. www.thesnowman.com www.snowmanshow.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  Executive Director: Rachael Thomas birmingham-rep.co.uk  @BirminghamRep