Cast Announced For Theatr Clwyd And Paperfinch's Co-Production Of THE SNOW QUEEN

Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey, today announces full cast for Theatr Clwyd and Paperfinch's co-production of The Snow Queen, based on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale. Joe Bunce directs Josh Sneesby in the titular role, and he will be joined by Matilda Reith (Ripley Pockets) and Robyn Sinclair (Gerda). Opening on 18 December, with previews from the 15th and performed as a promenade in 15 specially created spaces in the building, the production will see more than 30 members of the community come together to join the company.

When a mysterious mirror is uncovered within the walls of Theatr Clwyd it opens a portal into an idyllic fairy tale world. But when a storm shatters the Christmas bliss, will you brave the ice to reunite two best friends?

Josh Sneesby returns to Theatr Clwyd to play The Snow Queen. His credits for the company include The Nutcracker. Other theatre credits include The Hypocrite, Birthday Bash (RSC), One Man Two Guvnors (Theatre Royal Haymarket) and The Comedy of Errors (National Theatre).

Robyn Sinclair plays Gerda. Her stage work includes Much Ado About Nothing (Oxford Stage Company) and for film her credits include Fledgeling.

Matilda Reith returns to Theatr Clwyd to play Ripley Pockets - her credits for the company include The Nutcracker. Other theatre credits include Daniel (Theatre Delicatessen, ZOO Theatres) and Picnic Apocalyptic (Edinburgh Fringe Festival). For film her credits include, Red Wine Teeth.

Joe Bunce is Artistic Director of Paperfinch - he has adapted the book for the stage, and also directs. His playwrighting credits include Departures: A Song Cycle for which he won The Sunday Times Playwriting Award and Cameron Mackintosh Award. Credits for Paperfinch include The Nutcracker (Theatr Clwyd, Bank Street Arts), Beatrix Potter's Garden (Theatre Delicatessen), Curiouser and Curiouser - in collaboration with SlungLow Theatre, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

Tickets: £12 - £8

Box Office: 01352 701521

Online booking (no booking fees): www.theatrclwyd.com