The Snowman London Reviews and Tickets

85%

(33 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Clever, Must see

About the Show

Raymond Briggs' beloved book about a little boy and a magical snowman is adapted for the stage.

On one cold winter's morning, James wakes to find that the garden is covered in snow. He rushes outside to make a snowman, and next thing he knows the Snowman springs to life. The Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents an animated stage adaption of Raymond Briggs’ book which also inspired the 1982 film.

This production is suitable for all ages.

Show-Score Member Reviews (22)

100

Sublime cast, Exciting, Joyous, Greaceful, Ethereal

See it if you enjoy the book/looking for alternative to panto Expressive score, ballet, contemporary dance, festive feel, iconic story, amazing cast.

Don't see it if …I can’t think of a reason not to see it.

Delightful, Entertaining, Enchanting, Clever, Touching

See it if Raymond Briggs the snowman is wonderful to see live on stage. It put you in the Christmas spirit and even after all these years still lovely

Don't see it if You don’t like Animated musicals

Enchanting, Christmas, Charming

See it if you want the ultimate feel-good Christmas experience

Don't see it if you do not want to be surrounded by over-excited children

Entertaining, Great staging, Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if You want to get into the Christmas spirit! Fun story and lovely dancing with a classic score!

Don't see it if You don’t want to be in a theatre with lots of children.

Lazy, Underwhelming, Dated, Cliched, Banal

See it if You want something nostalgic.

Don't see it if You want to see quality choreography and any live singing. You are expecting good effects. It felt very cheap.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if You want to let your young one see a entertaining show

Don't see it if You don't wish to be entertained

Enchanting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You love the traditional story. Like ballet

Don't see it if Don’t like ballet

Slow, Fluffy, Great staging

See it if If you like the original and flying!

Don't see it if You don't like a very gentle show

Critic Reviews (4)

For a previous production

“The Snowman’ is the epitome of Christmas cheer, welcoming the winter season with its creative imagining for children and adults alike.”
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For a previous production

“Ruari Murchison’s designs bring the picture book to life, right down...Some elements do feel dated, like the very binary gender roles. But otherwise this lovingly crafted show holds up as a gentle Christmas treat – one that lets your imagination take flight.”
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For a previous production

"A quarter of a century years on, 'The Snowman' is still one of the best shows in London to take a pre-schooler to...it has a kernel of something magical that can transport you to a childlike world of imagination and touch your heart – no matter how old you've become."
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For a previous production

“One of the best things about The Snowman is the music, especially when there’s no speech...We had a lovely time, and it was clear that all the children around were completely in awe of what they’d witnessed, and ultimately, that’s what it’s all about.”
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Trailer

Creative team

Sadler's Wells

Producer

Birmingham Repertory Theatre