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Two Young Dancers Chosen To Play The Boy in THE SNOWMAN at The Peacock Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Birmingham Rep's family Christmas classic The Snowman is currently three weeks into its six-week run at Sadler's Wells' home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre.

Swans And Snowmen Grace The Stage At Sadler's Wells This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler's Wells Digital Stage, including Birmingham Rep's The Snowman, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and Ballo Arthur Pita's The Little Match Girl.  

Photos: Stars Arrive at the Opening of THE SNOWMAN at the Peacock Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Celebrity guests Ronnie Wood, Cressida Bonas, Adam Clayton, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, and many more came to the opening of West End Show The Snowman, which had its press performance on Saturday afternoon, 18 November at Peacock Theatre. Check out the red carpet photos here!

THE SNOWMAN Returns to The Peacock Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

Christmas classic The Snowman returns to its Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, Peacock Theatre from Saturday 18 November - Saturday 30 December for its 26th edition. Learn more about the production, and how to purchase tickets here!

Birmingham Rep's THE SNOWMAN Comes to Peacock Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

Iconic family show The Snowman returns to Peacock Theatre for its 25th anniversary in the West End from Saturday 19 November - Saturday 31 December. The 25th Anniversary London Season is dedicated to creator of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs CBE 1934-2022.

NJ Ballet Presents A Mixed Repertory, Opening May 14 At The Fellowship CAC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022

The Fellowship Cultural Arts Center in Basking Ridge welcomes New Jersey Ballet to the stage for a Mixed Repertory featuring Pas de Deux by George Balanchine and Christopher Wheeldon. The show will run May 14 and 15 for an evening and matinee performance. 

BWW Review: ALCHEMY - Cape Town City Ballet Astounds with Energetic Triple Bill
by Lindsay Kruger - Nov 8, 2021

Cape Town City Ballet has entered its Spring season with a vibrant trio of performances in ALCHEMY - THREE DANCES. Honouring three of the world's most celebrate male choreographers from the 20th century, ALCHEMY stands as a programme dominated by accomplishments of athleticism.

Cape Town City Ballet Announces Spring Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

THREE DANCES honours three of the world’s most celebrated male choreographers, and includes the South African premiere of Robert North’s internationally acclaimed TROY GAME, as well as George Balanchine’s exquisite CONCERTO BAROCCO and Jiří Kylián’s arresting FALLING ANGELS.  T

THE SNOWMAN Brings Its Festive Magic Back To The Peacock Theatre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021

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.

Stage Designer Peter Docherty Dies at Age 75
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage designer Peter Docherty has died at age 75.

25 Theatre Ticket Deals for TodayTix's Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale!
by TodayTix UK - Dec 24, 2019

We're feeling the Christmas cheer, so we wanted to bring you some amazing deals for London's top shows. All of these productions start at just £20 in our Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale. Great shows at great prices: it's your ticket to the best of London theatre. Merry Christmas, and happy theatregoing!

BWW Interview: Martin Fenton Talks Playing The Title Role In THE SNOWMAN
by Marianka Swain - Nov 20, 2019

It wouldn't be Christmas without Birmingham Repertory Theatre's family favourite The Snowman, now in its 22nd consecutive year. This beloved dance adaptation of Raymond Briggs' tale returns to Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre this week as part of its UK tour. Martin Fenton talks to BroadwayWorld about taking on the all-important title role.

BWW Interview: Robert North Talks THE SNOWMAN
by Marianka Swain - Nov 22, 2018

It's a record-breaking 21st year at the Peacock Theatre for The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs' beloved creation, with music from Howard Blake (including the iconic 'Walking in the Air'), choreography from Robert North and direction from Bill Alexander. Robert North looks back at the show's creation, ahead of its latest run beginning tonight.

BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Picks For London Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Nov 19, 2018

There are plenty of seasonal treats served up in the capital this year, from pantos and plays to opera and dance. Here are some of the tastiest morsels for the 2018-19 festive period.

Hungarian National Ballet Makes American Debut At Koch Theater This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2018

Between 1884, when it was formed as part of the newly-established Hungarian State Opera House, and November, 2018 when it makes its American debut at the David H. Koch Theater, the Hungarian National Ballet will have performed in almost every cultural capital and on every continent in the world, except North America.

Moving Identities Brings Modern Works By Paul Taylor, Ricardo Graziano and Robert North To Sarasota
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018

The Sarasota Ballet will perform Taylor's Airs, Graziano's Valsinhas and North's Troy Game at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 26 29 January 2018. Sarasota, FL (January 9, 2018) The Sarasota Ballet's first production of the New Year, Moving Identities, opens January 26 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, with a triple bill of stimulating, thrilling and entertaining Modern and Neo-Classical works.

Mira Tzur to Host America-Israel Cultural Foundation's CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS OF ISRAEL at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

The America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) presents Israel's most talented artists at its 78th Anniversary Celebration at 4 PM on November 19, 2017 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall (Broadway at 60th Street, New York City).

The Snowman Chills Out Before Taking To The Opera House Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

He may have a busy seasonal snap ahead of him, but The Snowman still found time to drop in to the city's Chill Factore ahead of his opening night at Opera House Manchester.

THE SNOWMAN Flies Into Manchester This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017

The Snowman is flying in to Opera House Manchester this Christmas to delight young and old alike with its wonderful mix of storytelling, spectacle and magic. The Snowman comes to the Opera House Manchester, from Today 8 November through to Sunday 12 November 2017.

THE SNOWMAN Flies Into Manchester This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

The Snowman is flying in to Opera House Manchester this Christmas to delight young and old alike with its wonderful mix of storytelling, spectacle and magic. The Snowman comes to the Opera House Manchester, from Wednesday 8 November through to Sunday 12 November 2017.