PRESS RELEASE
21October 2015
Immediate release
A MAGICAL STORY ABOUT FAMILY, LOVE AND THE POWER OF DREAMS COMES TO HALF MOON THEATRE ON SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER IN A NEW ADAPTATION BY OLIVIER NOMINATED PLAYWRIGHT EMMA REEVES
tutti frutti and York Theatre Royalteam up to bring the enchanting children’s tale Snow Childto Half Moon Theatre on Saturday 31 October, in a new adaptation by Olivier nominatedplaywright Emma Reeves.
As autumn leaves fall and the foxes, wolves and bears hide among the trees, we bring you a magical story about family, love and the power of dreams.
The first snow falls. Watching the village children play, a lonely couple yearn for a child of their own. They build a small figure from the ice and snow, and wish very, very hard… until the strength of their longing brings the magical snow child to life before their eyes!
She’s a girl like no other. As she dances in the wild landscape and talks with the animals, she brings joy, fun and laughter to the whole village. But it’s not easy, bringing up a wild daughter of the blizzards and the wind. As the seasons turn, and winter gives way to spring and summer, will the Snow Child and her parents find their ‘happily ever after’?
Inspired by Arthur Ransom’s adaptation of The Little Daughter of the Snow, the play is directed by Wendy Harris and features atmospheric music by Ollie Birch, beautiful movement by Joanne Bernard and promises to be a winter wonderland of poignant, inventive storytelling to enchant children and families alike.
Last year playwright Emma Reeves adapted Jacqueline Wilson's Hetty Feather for the stage and was subsequently nominated in the Best Entertainment and Family category at the 2015 Olivier Awards. Emma has also written some episodes for the forthcoming television version of Hetty Feather. Her other stage adaptations include Carrie's War, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables and Cool Hand Luke. She co-created and wrote the hit CBBC series Eve.
Emma Reevescommented: “I wanted the show to address fundamental questions about parents and children and, generally, what it means to be human. I wanted to write a story about unconditional love, and how we (wittingly or unwittingly) test the people we love - and how we try to forgive them when they fail. Above all, I thought it was a magical story. I want our audience to love the character of the Snow Child as much as I do.”
Chris Elwell, Director of Half Moon, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome back tutti fruitti to Half Moon with their enchanting new adaptation of the classic children’s story by Olivier Award nominated playwright Emma Reeves. Prepare to be transported to a world where anything is possible and meet an irresistible heroine.Snow Childmay have a winter setting, but this is a heart- warming tale which will captivate audiences all over again”
Snow Child runsfortwo performanceson Saturday 31 Octoberat 11amand 2pmand is suitable for children aged 3+ and their families.All tickets are £6 and can be booked through Half Moon’s website at or by calling 020 7709 8900.
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LISTINGS DETAILS
tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal present
Snow Child
Saturday 31 Octoberat 11am and 2pm
Ages 3-7 | 55 minutes
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND
Tickets: £6
Box Office:020 7709 8900 or online at
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NOTES TO EDITORS
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
Mei Mac - Child
Paula James – Mother and animal
Mark Pearce – Father and other animals
Written by Emma Reeves
Inspired by Arthur Ransome’s adaptation of The Little Daughter of the Snow
Directed by Wendy Harris
Designed by Kate Bunce
Movement by Joanne Bernard
Music by Oliver Birch
FURTHER DETAILS
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ABOUT HALF MOON
Half Moon is a local organisation with a national remit, committed to supporting young people at every stage of their creative development. Working from their base in Limehouse and throughout the community in Tower Hamlets, Half Moon makes a big impact on the lives of young people. Half Moon’s wide-ranging programme reaches 49,000 people annually and engages those who are often excluded from arts activity. Half Moon’s activity includes a season of professional plays for young audiences, national touring productions and an extensive creative learning programme, including seven youth theatres.
Half Moon receives regular funding from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England.
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