The Snow Queen (Polka Theatre)
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The Snow Queen (Polka Theatre)
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Members say
Delightful, Absorbing, Ambitious, Entertaining, Enchanting

About the Show

A new family-friendly adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.

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Critic Reviews (4)

The Telegraph (UK)
November 27th, 2023

“Though the set design is poorly judged, it cannot spoil either Young’s magnificent and hilarious script, Anderson’s terrific score or Bissett’s perfectly paced and universally well-acted production.”
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Time Out London
November 20th, 2023

“It’s an enjoyable show that doesn’t quite feel like it knows what it wants to be. It’s most confident when it’s being silly...It might have worked a little better as a full-on panto, but whatever: it’s an enjoyably loopy (if tonally uneven) Christmas romp”
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The Guardian (UK)
November 23rd, 2023

“Dramatically, the show relies on Kai’s internal struggle with his inflicted icy nature and on the race to rescue him. But this production for children aged six to 12 needs a greater sense of adventure, darkness and danger.”
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Everything Theatre (UK)
November 23rd, 2023

“Currently, I have to say, for a Christmas production this ‘Snow Queen’ needs to embrace the sparkle of winter rather than the cold, letting us see more of the fun and friendship that conquers frost.”
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