First look at popular Christmas show ‘The Snow Queen’ at The Dukes

A production of a Hans Christian Anderson classic is dazzling audiences at a Lancaster theatre this Christmas.

The Snow Queen at The Dukes tells the tale of bravery and courage, and the story of a frozen heart melted by the power of friendship.

Audiences will be taken on an icy adventure this Christmas as they join brave Gerda on a mission to rescue her friend Kai who has been abducted from their sleepy village by the legendary Snow Queen.

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.

Here is the first look at the captivating cast and costumes involved in making The Snow Queen come to life.

Tickets are on sale now at www.dukeslancaster.org or by contacting The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or tickets@dukeslancaster.org

The Snow Queen set is the result of the designs from Rachel Walton-Daniels, costumes from Laura O’Conor and brought to life by Brent Lees and his incredible technical team. Under the direction of Chris Lawson the cast of six have worked hard to bring to life a show packed full of marvellous songs, hilarious jokes and an eclectic collection of characters.

The full cast includes Gareth Cassidy (The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit, Beauty & The Beast, Hansel & Gretel, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan and Treasure Island: the Dukes) as Mr Buckler; and Tori Burgess (The Wizard of Oz: the Dukes, Richard, My Richard: Shakespeare North & Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, A Little Princess :Theatre By The Lake).

Both are returning to the Dukes after starring in the latest park show, The Wizard of Oz, in Williamson Park during the summer.

Amy Tara will be starring as Gerda Buckley after spending last Christmas as Arrietty in The Borrowers (Ophelia in Hamlet: Stafford Shakespeare, Arrietty Clock in The Borrowers: the Dukes, Rumi in The Snow Queen: Wrongsemble).

Having performed in previous Dukes productions, Victoria Brazier (Pride & Prejudice: Storyhouse, A Little Princess: Theatre by The Lake, The Book Thief: Bolton Octagon) returns as Elsie Orr, joined by Harri Pitches (Breadcrumbs: Wrongsemble, Drift: Interplay, Outlander: Sony/STARZ) as Kai Tinkler; and William Travis (Robin Hood: Oldham Coliseum, Coronation Street: ITV, This is England) as Mr Kelpine.

Photo Credit: Gabi Dawkins