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North Pole where they meet all sorts of
characters including dancing penguins,
a snow princess and Father Christmas
himself. The Snowman is also a
remarkable introduction to dance for
children.
This year’s production sees young
performer Teddy Holton-Frances return
to share the lead role as The Boy. Teddy
was featured in last year’s documentary,
The Snowman and Me, which followed
his journey alongside another young
performer Phoenix Beharry, from
audition to opening night.
Photo: The Other Richard.
THE SNOWMAN RETURNS TO THE
PEACOCK FOR 28th YEAR
Birmingham Rep is to present its
family Christmas classic The Snowman
for the 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home
in the West End, the Peacock Theatre,
with a six-week run from Saturday
22 November to Sunday 4 January.
A magical stage adaptation of the muchloved picture book by Raymond Briggs
and the film directed by Dianne Jackson,
The Snowman is an annual fixture in the
West End during London’s festive period.
The dance show which features the
iconic music and lyrics by Howard Blake,
including ‘Walking in the Air’, all played
by a live orchestra, is choreographed by
Robert North, directed by Bill Alexander
and designed by Ruari Murchison, with
lighting by Tim Mitchell. This year marks
the 40th year anniversary of the classic
Aled Jones recording, making the
performance a special celebration of the
beloved music.
This production for all the family
follows the story of a young boy’s
adventures when his snowman and new
friend comes to life on Christmas Eve.
They go on a magical adventure to the
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NICOLA BENEDETTI’S FIRST SOLO
TOUR IN A DECADE
Grammy-award winning violinist
Nicola Benedetti has curated a personal
and fun programme, as she embarks on
her first solo tour of the UK and Ireland
in over 10 years, to include a concert on
27 November at the Royal Albert Hall.
Combining solo performances with
storytelling, Nicola will share a selection
of shorter works – romantic, virtuosic
and some Celtic and folk-inspired.
The approach to these concerts will be
intimate and personal, with Nicola joined
onstage by close colleagues including
Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes and
accordionist Samuele Telari.
The repertoire will include Paganini’s
Caprice Nos 1 and 24; Sarasate’s
Carmen Fantasie and Navarra, and
Wieniawki’s Polonaise arranged by Steve
Goss; Ponce’s Estrellita and MaxwellDavis’ Farewell to Stromness arranged
by Paul Campbell; Bloch’s Prayer and
Debussy’s Beau Soir arranged by Simon
Parkin, Maria Teresa von Paradis’
Sicilienne arranged by Juliette Pochin
and Jay Unger’s Ashokan Farewell.
This full programme will be released
on Nicola Benedetti’s next album on
Decca Classics to coincide with the tour
and will also include new commissions
and arrangements of traditional Scottish
music by piper Brìghde Chaimbeul.
Nicola Benedetti is a GRAMMY Award
winner (Best Classical Instrumental
Solo, 2020), two-time winner of Best
Female Artist at the Classical BRIT
Awards. Since October 2022, she has
been the Festival Director of the
Edinburgh International Festival,
becoming the first woman – and first
Scot – to ever hold the position.
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