NS Archive 2019: The Snow Queen
Sat 30 Nov 2019 – Sat 4 Jan 2020
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable is thrillingly reimagined in this spellbinding new production from the same team that brought you A Christmas Carol, James and the Giant Peach and Alice in Wonderland.
When her best friend Kai disappears, the young and gutsy Gerda is sure that he has been taken by the mysterious Snow Queen. Determined to rescue her friend, she embarks on a courageous quest all alone into the icy unknown. But can Gerda rescue Kai in time to stop the Snow Queen’s plan to keep the world in eternal winter.
A thrilling festive frozen fairy tale for the whole family that you won’t want to miss this Christmas.
Credits
Cast
Jeremy Bradfield – Dad
Elizabeth Carter – Snow Queen
Craig Fairbairn – Mr Kelpine
Gregor Mackay – Kai
Paula Penman – Elsie Orr
Dr G Hannahbiel Sanders – Liletta
Lauren Waine – Gerda
Ensemble
Ryan Barker, Rachel Beck, James Hardy, Caitlin Haswell, Izzy Ions, Becca Nesham, Alexandra Pearson
Creative Team
Mark Calvert – Director
Laura Lindow – Writer
Rhys Jarman – Set and costume designer
Jeremy Bradfield – Composer and Musical Director
Hannahbiell Sanders – Associate Musical Director
Martin Hylton – Movement Director
Sam Vivash – Lighting Designer
Nick John Williams – Sound Designer
Karen Traynor – Assistant Director
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Colin Holman – Company Manager
Chloe Ribbens – Stage Manager
Nichola Reilly – Deputy Stage Manager
Nicola Morris – Assistant Stage Manager
Reviews
Production Photos
by Pamela Raith
Reviews
★★★★ “a quirky, fantasy landscape” – A Younger Theatre
“fast, furious and inventive” – The Reviews Hub
“engaging and spectacular” – North East Theatre Guide
“performed with charm, wittily scripted and beautifully designed” – The Stage