The Snowflake is going on the road!

Our audiences (the little ones and their adults too) absolutely fell in love with our production of The Snowflake , and to be completely honest with you all… so did we! So, we thought we should share this beloved festive family production with communities across the West Midlands!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Snowflake presented by Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre, will tour to 18 libraries over 4 weeks (Wed 22 Jan – Fri 14 Feb).

Layla Mehay-Bennett as Noelle, and Heidi Goldsmith as Noelle's grandfather Pappie. They are high fiving each other, dressed in coats, hats and scarves. — The Snowflake, production photography by Ellie Kurttz.

During The Snowflake‘s time here in The Door performance space, (Thu 5 Dec – Sun 12 Jan) we were met with overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and audiences, and we hope to see the same when the show goes on the road and to give more families within the local community the opportunity to see this feel-good family show inspired by the children’s book of the same name, created by Benji Davies.

Tickets will be free or at low cost thanks to the generous support of Arts Council England.

The production has been adapted and directed by Matt Aston and has been created especially for children aged three to six years old (and their grown-ups), as a perfect introduction to theatre for younger audiences!

Actor Layla Mehay-Bennett plays Noelle, a young girl, who is holding up a paper snowflake. She is wearing school uniform and is sat behind a box of Christmas Decorations. — The Snowflake, production photography by Ellie Kurttz.

Reprising their roles from the run at The Rep, Noelle will be played by Layla Mehay–Bennett (Spring Awakening and A Man of No Importance, Urdang Academy) and the role of Mum/Pappie will be played by Heidi Goldsmith (WOW! It’s Night-time, Little Angel Theatre; The Smartest Giant in Town, West End and UK Tour).

The Rep are also thrilled to share that The Snowflake is a Green Book sustainably made theatre production. Green Book productions are part of a theatre industry initiative to tackle climate change from waste reduction to printing posters on recycled paper.

Two actors performing on a stage, sitting in front of a small, decorated house with snowy clouds overhead, creating a cosy, festive atmosphere. — The Snowflake, production photography by Ellie Kurttz.

The Rep staff, friends, family and the young cast from A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story created paper snowflakes made of recycled materials to be used in the set of The Snowflake.

95% of the costumes were sourced second hand or made from fabric that were already stored at The Rep and the light-up clouds were sourced from a previous production and were given new life using duvets donated by members of staff.

Tour Schedule

Supported by the Arts Council England

January

Ward End Library (Wed 22 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

Perry Common Library (Thu 23 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

Selly Oak Library (Fri 24 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

Handsworth Library (Sat 25 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

South Yardley Library (Mon 27 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

Northfield Library (Tue 28 Jan 11am & 1.30pm) SCHOOLS ONLY

Shard End Library (Wed 29 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

Sutton Coldfield Library (Thu 30 Jan 11am & 1.30pm)

February

Brierley Hill Library (Tue 4 Feb 11am & 1.30pm)

Dudley Library (Wed 5 Feb 11am & 1.30pm)

Stourbridge Library (Thu 6 Feb 11am & 1.30pm)

Kingswinford Library (Fri 7 Feb 11am & 1.30pm)

Halesowen Library (Sat 8 Feb 11am & 1.30pm)

Bedworth Library (Mon 10 Feb 11am & 1.30pm) SCHOOLS ONLY

Nuneaton Library (Tue 11 Feb 11am & TBC) SCHOOLS ONLY

Polesworth Library (Wed 12 Feb 11am & 1.30pm) SCHOOLS ONLY

Kenilworth Library (Thu 13 Feb 11am & 1.30pm) SCHOOLS ONLY

Stockingford Early Years Centre and Library (Fri 14 Feb 11am & 1.30pm) SCHOOLS ONLY