The Snow Queen of Spitsbergen
Set in the icy mining village of Barentsburg, the performance follows brave Gerda on her journey to rescue Kai from the Snow Queen's frozen palace. The tale is brought to life through spoken word poetry, puppetry, live music, and interactive storytelling. At the end of the performance, the audience journeys together through an aurora forest filled with light, sound, and sensation.
What to Expect
Sensory immersive winter adventure told with puppetry, live music, and poetry.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Magical and sensory
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: £17.50; £60 for a group of 4. Babes in arms under 12 months go free. Concession tickets are available to people with disabilities, OAPs, under 18s and Asylum Seekers Carer tickets are free where possible. A booking fee applies per ticket when booking online through the venue's ticketing platform. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday: 11am and 5.30pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11am and 2pm.
- Accessibility: Every floor-level seat and the first row of the seating rake are accessible for wheelchair spaces and ambulant seating.
Tips & Advice
- Declare access requirements when booking so the theatre can reserve suitable seating or wheelchair space before your visit.
- Young children can use floor seating in front of the seating rake to get closer to the performance.
- Tickets are emailed; show yours on a mobile device or give the lead booker's name when you arrive.
- Request an essential companion ticket by email with the event name and booking reference; requests are limited to one per ticket order.
- Babes in arms under 12 months go free; concession tickets are available for people with disabilities, OAPs, under-18s and asylum seekers.
Special Events & Promotions
- Babes in arms under 12 months go free.
- Concession tickets are available to people with disabilities, OAPs, under-18s and Asylum Seekers.
- A group-of-four ticket is available.
- A Friday evening performance is offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the show suited to?
It is designed for families and young children, and is suitable for disabled children of all ages who experience complex and multiple barriers to access. Babies under 12 months go free.
What happens during the show?
Gerda’s story is told through spoken-word poetry, puppetry, live music and interactive storytelling. After the performance, the audience journeys through an aurora forest of light, sound and sensation.
Can I book accessible seating or a companion ticket?
Declare access requirements at checkout so the theatre can reserve an appropriate seat or space. Carer, PA or essential companion tickets can be requested by email and are limited to one per ticket order.
Are concessions available?
Concession tickets are available for people with disabilities, older people, under-18s and asylum seekers. The venue will endeavour to provide free carer tickets where possible.
How do I show my ticket when I arrive?
Tickets are emailed; show yours on a mobile device or give the lead booker’s name. Family shows also have floor seating in front of the seating rake for little ones.
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