★★★★★
"A sparkling treat the whole family will love!"
Yellow Bubble Space
★★★★★
"This tale is indeed an adventure I am glad I have not missed."
Sadie Takes The Stage
"Visually stunning production that offers a thought-provoking twist on a classic fairy story... well worth a winter trip to Wimbledon."
The Family Stage
"Enjoyably loopy Christmas romp"
Time Out
"Ingenious retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s story with a lot of emphasis on kindness, decency and redemption"
Sardines
Gerda is on the magical quest of a lifetime. Her best friend Kai has disappeared with the mysterious Snow Queen, and if Gerda doesn’t rescue him soon, he’ll be trapped in an endless winter forever.
Come on an unforgettable and thrilling adventure where the strength of friendship is tested to its limits, and nothing is quite what it seems in the fantastical, frosty world of The Snow Queen.
Jude Christian’s ('Hamlet', 'Dick Whittington', National Theatre, 'Jack and The Beanstalk', Lyric Hammersmith) brand new family adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is brought to life with songs, spectacular storytelling and a flurry of mythical magic.
Enter a wintry wonderland of imagination for the whole family at Polka this Christmas.
Please be aware this show contains haze, smoke and bright, colourful flashing lights throughout.
Download the relaxed pack for the show here.
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Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows!**
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Access tickets can be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help. For all access performances information, click here.
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Age Suggestion - 6-12 years
Polka Theatre creates a range of productions to be enjoyed by children from 0-12 years. Whilst all children may attend our productions, we feel that this story is best suited to the suggested audience. This may be due to the themes or presentation style. We encourage you to consider this when booking tickets. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged over 16.
Creative Team
Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen
Written by Jude Christian
Directed by Emma Baggott
Designer Laura Ann Price
Co-Composer & Sound Designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Co-Composer Sophie Galpin
Lighting Design Laura Howard
Movement Director Adi Gortler
Stage Manager Alex Hobbs
Assistant Stage Manager Emily Mei-Ling Pearce
Construction Assistant Simon Lade
Lighting Programmer Ola Przytula
Prop Maker Tim Sykes
Musical Director Lauren Dyer
Cast
Joe Boylan - Troll King and others
Paula James - Grandma and others
Phoebe Naughton - The Snow Queen and others
Rebecca Wilson - Gerda and others
Finlay McGuigan - Kai and others
A Polka Theatre production
Photos Ali Wright
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.
** Group offers valid on Band A and Band B seats only and not applicable during preview performances. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. We reserve the right to remove any discounts.
Artwork designed by Pickle Illustrations
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- Age range 6-12 yrs
- 11th Nov - 21st Jan
- Start time Varied
- Duration 90 mins
- Location Polka's Main Theatre
Additional Events
Audio Description
- Date 10/12/2023
- Time 2:30 pm
+ touch tour 1.30pm
BSL
- Date 06/01/2024
- Time 11:00 am
Cast and Creative
Finlay McGuigan
Rebecca Wilson
Phoebe Naughton
Paula James
Joe Boylan
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