THE SNOW QUEEN

In a distant land a demon creates a magic mirror which turns good to bad and beautiful ugly. It shatters and a million fragments fly around the universe…

Kay is pierced by two tiny splinters from the mirror, freezing his heart and darkening his view of the world. The icy Snow Queen takes him prisoner in her frozen palace, leaving all to think him dead, except his best friend Gerda. And so begins her brave adventure through magical landscapes to find and rescue her friend…

Internationally acclaimed Italian theatre company, Teatro Kismet, returns on a rare visit to the UK with a spine-tingling version of Hans Christian Andersen's magical tale.

Renowned for creating visually stunning theatre, their new work combines physical performance, breathtaking aerial acrobatics and choreography with music, playful humour and deliciously inventive storytelling.

The Snow Queen is a thrilling theatre experience dedicated to childhood as well as to all grown ups who still love a good story and retain a sense of wonder.

Performed in English
Most suitable for ages 8 to adult

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CREDITS

Teatro Kismet in association with Warwick Arts Centre

A co-production with Athens Festival
Original version first produced by Setagaya Public Theatre, Tokyo 2005

Adapted and Directed by
Teresa Ludovico

Cast  Elisa Canessa,  Federico Dimitri,  Elisabetta di Terlizzi,  Sonia Diaz,  Eve Guerrier,  Franceso Manenti,  Augusto Masiello

Set and Lighting Design
Vincent Longuemare

Costume Design
Ruth Keller

Movement Director
Giorgio Rossi

English Translation
Stuart Rogers

Re-lighting
Marco Oliani

Sound
Giovanni Surace

Technical management
Francesco Gennaccaro

Production assistants
Franca Angellilo, Lucia Musella

Assistant dramaturg
Loreta Guario

Music advisor
Giulio De Leo

Production photography
Valentina Vetturi, Vito Mastrolonardo and Olivier Capdeville

A production by Teatro Kismet OperA

A co-production with Athens Festival

Original version first produced by Setagaya Public Theatre, Tokyo 2005

UK tour produced by Warwick Arts Centre in association with Judy Owen

For the UK Tour:

Tour and Company Manager
Judy Owen

Marketing Manager
Lisa Baxter  01422 346 359

Audience Comments

You are all amazing. Came back TWICE to see you! Glad you came to Oxford

One of the best shows we've ever seen

Nothing like I have seen before – I would love to be able to do the acrobatics.

Stunning imagery, truthful emotion. Bravo!

Jaw-dropping dancing. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

This was a highly skilful and artistic performance! Really “European” and fantastic. I brought my two small grandchildren and we’ll be talking about the show all the way home!

Seen it for the second time in 3 days. Fantastic. One of the most exciting productions I’ve seen.

A wonderful combination of comedy, acrobatics, and fear put together as a compelling piece of drama. Come back soon.

Compelling, touching and passionate. Dialogue was great, even though translated.

Simply fantastic

Great theatre for small theatre-goers

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