• The Snow Queen

  • A Frozen Heart Melted by The Power of Friendship

A festive tale of bravery, friendship and SNOW!

Written by Laura Lindow, Directed by Chris Lawson and Music by Dave Bintley.

A frozen heart melted by the power of friendship!

When young Kai is whisked away to the icy realm of the mysterious Snow Queen, his best friend Gerda sets out on a daring adventure to rescue him.

On her journey through enchanted forests, frozen landscapes, and strange lands, Gerda meets unusual characters and faces daunting challenges. Where she discovers that the true power to overcome darkness lies in bravery, friendship, and the warmth of the human heart.

Sneak Peek

The Snow Queen stood in a forest with blue and white smoke swirling around her.
Gerda leaning against a green front door, she is wearing a chunky yellow cardingan and an orange hat.
Kai leaning on a red front door, he is wearing a sheepskin gilet and a red scarf.
Eslie Orr stood front of stone house, she is wearing a blue suit and a blue beret.
Mr Kelpine stood in front of an old stone house, he is wearing a tweed waist coat and a red deer stalker hat.
Mr Buckler stood in front of a green front door smiling into the camera, he is wearing a sandy cardingan and a white shirt.
The Snow Queen stood side-on in a forest as white and blue smoke swirls around her.

The Snow Queen Cast

Gareth Cassidy Find Out More

Gareth Cassidy

Cast - Mr Buckler

Tori Burgess Find Out More

Tori Burgess

Cast - The Snow Queen

Victoria Brazier Find Out More

Victoria Brazier

Cast - Elsie Orr

William Travis Find Out More

William Travis

Cast - Mr Kelpine

Harri Pitches Find Out More

Harri Pitches

Cast - Kai

Amy Tara Find Out More

Amy Tara

Cast - Gerda

First Look

The Snow Queen at the Dukes - The snow queen wears an icy blue cape and holds a staff made of ice.
The snow Queen at The Dukes - Ninny Rose and Gerda, Ninny Rose wears an emerald green suit covered in flowers.
The snwo Queen at the Dukes - Gerda wears a yello cardigan and tartan skirt while holding a snow globe.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - 3 villagers reading a large book, the book is glowing and the light is hitting their faces as they smile.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - Gerda, in a chunky yellow cardigan and Kai, in glasses and a bobble hat are sat on the floor of the Snow Queens ice palace.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - the 6 memebers of the cast stood in a line infront of a set that looks like a little village.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - 3 sea grubs sat on a wall singing. They are vibrant colorus of orange, blue and purple.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - The Snow Queen sits on the floor singign to Kia who has his back to camera.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - Mr Kelpine and Elsie Orr are looking cold on a darkly lit stage as Elsie Orr holds one singular candle for the whole village to use.
The Snow Queen at the Dukes - Gerda meets a magic woman dressed in a full length red velvet coat. they are stood centre stage infront of a set that looks like a village.

Trailer

Behind The Scenes

The Snow Queen Cast and Crew laughing in group a photo
Director Chris Lawson laughing at a table during a script readthrough
William Travis & Victoria Brazier rehearsing in the round theatre space
Victoria Brazier smiles to camera wearing an early version of the Sea Grub costume
Wardobe assistant holding a light blue corset
Gareth Cassidy reading lines
Ella Kirk - Deputy Stage Manager smiling to camera sat behind a tech desk
Wardrobe assitant Roisin working on a light blue and white trimming.
Composer Dave Bintley playing keyboard in the round theatre

Cast & Crew

Gerda Buckler - Amy Tara, Mr Buckler - Gareth Cassidy, Elsie Orr - Victoria Brazier, Mr Kelpine - William Travis, Kai Tinkler - Harri Pitches, The Snow Queen - Tori Burgess, Children's voices - Lola Walton & Finnian Burnett-Lawson
Director - Chris Lawson, Writer - Laura Lindow, Designer - Rachel Walton Daniels, Associate Director - Rachel McMurray, Composer & Musical Director - Dave Bintley
Production Manager - Brent Lees, Senior Technician - Matt Cooper, Sound Operator - Harriet North, Sound Design - Adam McCready, Associate Lighting Design - Katie Errington
Associate Sound Designer - Charlie Brown, Company Stage Manager - Steff Andrews, Deputy Stage Manager - Ella Kirk, Assistant Stage Manager - Lizzie Ulyatt
Wardrobe Supervisor - Laura O'Connor, Lead Cutter & costume Maker - Katie Duxbury, Costume Maker - Roisin Brennan, Costume Maker - Ann Preston
Costume Maker - Christine Bissell, Costume Maker - Alice Dewar, Costume Trainee - Amy Ellen Critchley, Reindeer Head Maker - Shane Johnstone

The Snow Queen Sponsors

Lancaster University
OSG Solicitors

More on our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

We rely on sponsors to ensure we produce a show that we are proud of and meets the expectations of our audiences. This year The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by the following:


Lancaster University

"We are delighted to be supporting The Dukes’ Christmas Show this year which is an unmissable mainstay of the Lancaster calendar. The Snow Queen is set to be a fantastic performance and will once again demonstrate the rich artistic talent we have in the region. Working with The Dukes is just one of the ways we support the vibrancy of our local community and we’re very proud to be sponsoring the show this year."   Sarah Kemp, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement  

Lancaster University is a highly-ranked global university and among the best in the UK.

The University’s vision is to be a sector leader and innovator that delivers the highest quality research, teaching and student experience, and that engages locally, nationally, and internationally. It is consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables and highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.

Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand Solicitors

 “Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand Solicitors are proud to sponsor The Dukes' Christmas Show, 'The Snow Queen'. As one of Lancaster’s longest-established law firms and with our strong local connections, we recognise The Dukes as an institution in the Lancaster and the North Lancashire community and know that the Christmas Show is an annual highlight for the thousands who come along each year.  We look forward to The Snow Queen production which we’re sure will be a special treat for audience members of all ages.”  Laura Barnfield, Partner