The Snow Queen

Touring 28th November 2008 - 1st February 2009

From the story by Hans Christian Andersen

An evil magic mirror shatters into millions of tiny pieces, shards fly out into the world piercing the heart of a young boy and making him the captive of an ice castle watched over by the mysterious Snow Queen…

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of frozen lands, talking reindeer, the power of friendship and one girl's bravery was re-told in Proteus' unique style fusing film, circus and music together in a magical package! Brought to you by the same artistic team behind the widely acclaimed ‘Peter Pan' and the year before's ‘Beauty and the Beast', this promises to be a wild ride!

Cast and Crew

Written & Directed by Mary Swan
Devised by The Company
Designed by Sam Pine
Devised by The Company
Music by Paul Wild
Set Construction, Lighting Design and Production Management by Simon Beckett
Multi-media by Rob Thrush at Chard House Media
Assistant Director - Emily Jones

Clive Holland - Bernard
Arran Glass - James, live musical arrangements, guitar, ukelele
Becky Kitter - Edith
Rebecca Spears - Florrie, Saxophone

Reviews and Comments

“We all loved it – adults and children alike. It was such fun and we laughed so much”

~ Audience member at the Alton Assembly Rooms, Alton, Hampshire

“We were enthralled by the performance, very high energy and quality acting and much depth for such a small crew. Keep it up.”

~ Audience member at Trafalgar School at Downton, Hampshire

“A magical performance… the children were transfixed as were the adults”

~ audience member at Seend School, Wiltshire