A heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness and the magic of helping others this Christmas.
Icon Theatre is delighted to announce the world premiere of The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure, a magical Christmas co-production with the Albany.
Packed with original sing-along songs, puppetry, dance and audience interaction, this joyful new take on the beloved fairytale is a celebration of friendship, warmth and the wonder of helping one another. From artistic director Nancy Hirst (co-creator of the Saves Christmas theatre series, Brook Theatre), with design by Laura McEwen (Well Done Mummy Penguin, the Albany; The Princess and the Pea, Unicorn Theatre), and original music by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside, Southbank Centre), The Snow Queen is a festive treat for young audiences and their grown-ups alike.
It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood. Gerda, the littlest mouse, is having a sleepover party with her best friend Kai — and everyone is invited. But something is wrong. There’s a chill in the air. The Snow Queen has cast an unhappiness spell over the animals of Bluebell Wood. Suddenly, Kai starts acting strangely and in a flurry of snow, he disappears. Gerda must act — and she’ll need all the help she can get. Can you join her on a magical journey to rescue Kai and lift the spell in time for Christmas?
Artistic Director, writer and director Nancy Hirst said, “This reimagining of The Snow Queen is full of heart, music and mischief, and invites children to step into a festive, snowy world where even the smallest voices can make the biggest difference. It’s a joy to collaborate with an incredible team of freelance artists and theatre-makers on bringing this new production to life.”
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Listings
The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG
2 – 24 December 2025
10.30am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm (days vary please check website)
BSL and Relaxed Performance: Sat 13 December, 11am
Further Information: The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure - The Albany