Scottish Ballet's The Snow Queen
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.
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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. The production was filmed live at the 2019 Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre and celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary year.
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- Dec 23, 2019
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- 1h 26m
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