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The Snowflake artwork. A little girl is stood in a snowy landscape with a small house in the background. She is wearing a red coat and a green hat. She is reaching up to s large, smiley snowflake. Snow is falling around her. There is a beautiful sunrise.

The Snowflake

Wherever the wind takes us, we all find a place to land…

Based on the timeless Christmas story by Benji Davies, The Snowflake tells the tale of a snowflake, a little girl and her Pappie – all longing for their own special place in the world.

A Christmas cracker of a show”
★★★★★, The Reviews Hub

Unwrap the magic at The Rep this festive season and find out how everyone can find their way to shine like a star!

A feel-good family Christmas show packed with playful puppetry and animated storytelling”
★★★★★, West End Best Friend

Our beloved Christmas production returns in The Door, offering the perfect introduction to theatre for our younger audiences.

[A] lovely show which parents will enjoy as much as little ones”
★★★★★, Culture Bab
A groundbreaking festive family show for all”
★★★★, Bromsgrove Standard

Price

From £10

Presented by

Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre

Based on the book by

Benji Davies

Adapted and Directed by

Matt Aston

Running time

Approximately 50 minutes with no interval

Age Guidance

For ages 3-6 and their families

Babes in Arms

Babes In Arms tickets are available for infants under 2 years old and are charged at a nominal rate of £2.  Children over 2 years old require a paid ticket.

Please note, Babes in Arms tickets cannot be booked online. Please call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 or email ticketservices@birmingham-rep.co.uk for more information.

Access

Audio Described: Sun 12 Jan 3pm

BSL Interpreted: Fri 13 Dec 1.45pm & Sat 28 Dec 3pm*

Captioned: Fri 20 Dec 11am & 1.45pm*

Relaxed: Sat 4 Jan 10am

*Please note the BSL interpreter and Captioned screens will not be visible from Rows AA & BB

Fees and Charges

Sustainability

The Snowflake is aiming for Baseline Theatre Green Book standard. Achieving this is especially important for family shows, as the children of today are the audiences of tomorrow.

Theatre Green Book |

 

Venue

The Door

Cast

Layla Mehay Bennet headshot

Noelle

Layla Mehay-Bennett
Heidi Goldsmith headshot

Mum/Pappie

Heidi Goldsmith

Creative Team

Director & Adapter

Matt Aston

Production Designer

Laura McEwen

Lighting Designer

Jonathan Chan

Composer and Sound Designer

Julian Butler

Puppet Designer & Puppetry Director

Oliver James Hymans

Associate Director

Alessandra Davison

Production Manager

Dean Sudron
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