The Snow Queen
A glittering winter fairy tale celebrating love and friendship. This enchanting work is a festive treat for the whole family, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale.
A glittering winter fairy tale from Scottish Ballet celebrating love, friendship and the festive season.
This new production, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale, brings life and colour to the story, transporting audiences to a place of wonder. From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairy-tale forest, the enthralling production breathes life into a colourful cast of characters.
Take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace and find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Choreographed by Christopher Hampson - the artistic director and CEO of Scottish Ballet - and designed by award-winning Lez Brotherson, The Snow Queen is a treat for the whole family.
The production was filmed live at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre and celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary year.
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Frozen in time — dazzling split-second beauty of new festive ballet
Take in the winter wonder of Scottish Ballet's The Snow Queen.
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 201919:30
- Sat 28 Dec 201920:15
Sun 5 Jan 202019:30- Sat 25 Apr 202020:15
- Mon 23 Nov 202001:00
- Tue 22 Dec 202019:30
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