The Snow Queen our 2025 family pantomime written by Kei Bailey and directed by Glenn Barker and Georgina Statham.
Synopsis
The Snow Queen, the fun family pantomime adventure by Kei Bailey
Long ago, a sorcerer created a mirror of purest ice, but a wicked hobgoblin’s poison twisted its power, making it reflect only ugliness and hate. Fearing the evil he had unleashed, the sorcerer shattered the mirror and scattered its fragments across the land. Centuries later, in the Kingdom of Gloriana, the cruel and cunning Snow Queen discovers one of these fragments and plots to use it to cast a terrible spell. If she can grind the shard to dust and blow it into the eyes of the kindest soul in the realm, she will freeze their heart — and with it, the entire kingdom — in eternal winter under her icy rule.
In the cheerful, sunny town of Tottering-on-the-Brink, young Gerda Merryweather and her sister Kay live simple, happy lives until the Snow Queen strikes. Enchanted by her mirror dust, Kay’s heart turns cold, and she is whisked away to the Queen’s frozen palace. Refusing to give up, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical quest to rescue her sister. Along the way, she is joined by a host of colourful characters — pompous Prince Frederick, brave Captain Keen, bumbling Private Grubb, and the ever-doting Auntie Pru and her naughty nephew, Jamie — as they face fairies, forests, and frosty dangers. With laughter, songs, and sparkle, this wintry adventure reminds us that love, warmth, and courage can melt even the coldest heart.
Cast List
The Snow Queen Cryogenica – Julie Futcher
Jack Frost – Steve Watkins/ Mel Priestley
Odd Bob – Kelly Anderson
Gerda – Hannah Priestley
Kay Merryweather – Lois Johnson Smith
Auntie Prudence Puddledub – Kei Bailey
Jamie Dodger – Aaron Pettican
Prince Frederick – Harry Fiddler
Captain Karina Keen – Rachel Rowett
Private Grubb – David O’Brien
Sunbeam The Summer Fairy – Kim Sands
Cora – Jo Warrick
Chorus of Villagers, Henchmen and Townsfolk – Lynn Ellis Helen Jones Sue Porter Mandie Collier Sue Fletcher Amanda Dawson Joseph Gilliard Syzmon Gunia Suse Kilburn
Production Team and Crew
Director – Glen Barker
Co-Director – George Statham
Producer – David Whipps
Writer – Kei Bailey
Musical Director – Colette Buchanan-Gray
Choreographer – Rachel Rowett
Stage Manager – Callum Thursby
Deputy Stage Manager – David Whipps
Stage Crew – Mags Lennard, Joshua Patchett, George Statham, Rob Grundy, Zachary O’Brien and Henrik Weston
Lighting Design – Keith Baggley and Callum Thursby
Lighting Operation – Keith Baggley
Sound & Music Design – Colette Buchanan-Gray
Sound Operation – Alex George
Costume – Marie Jones and Elaine Wilson
Hair and Make Up – Katie Calo
Dames Dresser – Katie Calo
Props – Rob Grundy, Cast and Crew.
Set Design and Construction – Henrick Weston, Zachary O’Brien, Mags Lennard, George Statham, Rob Grundy and Tamara Mills
Scenery Painting – Jules Jones and Mags Lennard
Poster Design – Elaine Wilson
Programme Design – Jaqui Hodgetts
Photography – Henrik Weston
Health and Safety – Mags Lennard
Fundraising – Kelly Anderson
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