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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.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 9, 2024

The Sound of Music is the Pitlochry Festival Theatre's winter show and the final show to be directed by Elizabeth Newman in her role as artistic director of the 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.  

Review: THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 3, 2024

They say you find love when and where you least expect it, but swearing off relationships isn’t just a contemporary manifestation of ennui. It’s 1943 and typical New York actress Sally has decided to focus on her career rather than chase men who don’t give her the time of day. Her colleague and best friend Olive has a different life plan.

Cast Set for THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for this rare revival or John Van Druten's heartwarming comedy The Voice of the Turtle, which opens at the theatre on 27 June and runs to 20 July.

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.

BWW Review: STARCROSSED, Wilton's Music Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 9, 2022

While Romeo and Juliet have charmed and stirred audiences for over five centuries, another unofficial couple from Shakespeare’s tragedy has instilled doubt and curiosity. Mercutio and Tybalt, sworn foes, are tied together by an invisible string of admiration and attraction.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre Will Première Anne-Marie Casey's New Stage Adaptation Of LITTLE WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre are set to join forces this summer to stage the première of Anne-Marie Casey's new adaptation of Louise May Alcott's much loved tale Little Women.

Cast Revealed For the UK Premiere of STARCROSSED
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

A fresh and sexy twist on one of the world's most famous love stories, 'Starcrossed' reveals the intrigue and passion of a forbidden romance between 'Romeo & Juliet' characters Mercutio and Tybalt - forged in strife, stifled by circumstance and silenced by history.

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.

BWW Review: THE SNOWMAN, Peacock Theatre
by Charlotte Downes - Nov 24, 2019

The Snowman has been performed at the Peacock Theatre for Christmas for over 20 years and continues to charm audiences of all ages. For many families, it seems to mark the beginning of the Christmas season. It's also clearly a lot of children's first experience of theatre, with a significant number of babies and toddlers watching.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Unveils Its Autumn Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019

The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has today unveiled its newest additions to its energetic autumn season of produced work, including productions of Love Unspoken with Spare Tyre, Macbeth co-produced with Derby Theatre and Sparky the Elf and the Secret Toyshop.

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.

Flash Sale: Great Ticket Deals On THE SNOWMAN At Peacock Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Oct 16, 2017

Family favourite THE SNOWMAN returns to London's Peacock Theatre this Christmas, running 23 November-31 December. Book tickets here from 22!

Sadler's Wells Announces Autumn/Winter 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016

Sadler's Wells has announced its Autumn / Winter 2016 Season.

BWW Review: THE SNOWMAN, Birmingham Rep Theatre, January 21 2016
by Jenny Ell - Jan 21, 2016

The Snowman has been a widely recognised and fondly regarded book and film since its conception by Raymond Briggs in the late 1970's. It has had an annual Christmas TV slot since 1982 and the 26-minute film was even nominated for an Academy Award - not bad considering it derived from a children's picture book with no words! In 1986, the story was made into a stage show with Birmingham Rep producing the most notable version in 1993. It is here that I revisited the show thirty years after its stage debut.