The Snow Dragon
2005-10, K, USA, Singapore, Poland. Ages 3+
About
The night of the Snow Dragon approaches…
Billy is the kid. He has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. When New Year’s Eve approaches, Billy’s parents tell him about the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies. But has Billy been naughty or nice?
There are wolves in the woods, and every kid has to start growing up one day…
Story-telling, comedy and songs create a magical, mysterious world for everyone aged 3 and up.
Tour
Xmas 2009
Xmas 2008
Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford
Autumn 2008
North America Tour
Autumn 2007
North America tour
Xmas 2006
29 Nov to 24 Dec Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling
6 to 30 Dec Norden Farm, Maidenhead
Autumn 2006
North America tour
April 2006
1 Birmingham Rep
3 The Point, Eastleigh
8 Havant Arts Centre
March 2006
4 Pegasus Theatre, Oxford
6-10 English Theatre of Warsaw, Poland
18 Citizen Theatre, Glasgow
19 Wynd, Melrose
20 Burgh Primary / St Margaret’s Primary
25 Half Moon, London
February 2006
4 Stamford Arts Centre, Lincolnshire
5 Aberystwyth Arts Centre
11 Quay Arts, Isle of Wight
14 Newbury Corn Exchange
15 New Wolsey, Ipswich
16 Queen Edith Primary School, Cambridge
17 Oakengates Theatre, Telford
25 Hawth Theatre, Crawley
27 Wintergardens, Eastbourne
January 2006
21 Lyric, Hammersmith
28 Lewisham Youth Theatre
December 2005
1-2 Phoenix Arts, Leicester
3 Cranleigh Arts Centre
6-7 Phoenix Arts, Leicester
8 Dec-Jan 8 Soho Theatre
November 2005
5 Ashcroft Arts Centre, Hants
12 The Arc
17 Chippenham Arts Festival
19 Mill Arts Community Education
20 Lakeside Arts Centre
23-26 Beaford Arts Centre
29 Civic Theatre, Chelmsford
October 2005
1 Forum Twenty Eight, Cumbria
8 Malvern Theatres
9 Bristol (tbc)
11 Assembly Rooms, Derby
15 Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
22 New Perspectives, Mansfield
24-26 Harrow Arts Centre
28 Theatre Royal Winchester
29 Compass Theatre, Ickenham
September 2005
3 Bolton Octagon
17 Radlett Centre, Herts
23 Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor
24 Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
August 2005
Venue C Too, Edinburgh Fringe
July 2005
2 Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
9 Southport Arts Centre
23 Waterside Arts Centre, Manchester
24 Rosehill Theatre, Cumbria
30 Edward Alleyn Theatre, London
June 2005
3 Sevenoaks Playhouse
4 Chipping Norton, Oxon
5 Trinity Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells
6-8 Warwick Arts Centre
18 Tricycle, Kilburn
25 Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford
May 2005
1 Watermans, Brentford
8 The Albany Theatre, Deptford
14 Chats Palace, Hackney
15 ArtsDepot, Finchley
31 Salisbury Festival
April 2005
9 Warehouse Theatre, Croydon
30 Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Team
Adapted by the company from the story written by Toby Mitchell
Billy
Nathan Guy (original production), Gareth Farley, David Ahmad, Tom Gillies, Chris Sharp, Andrew Simeon, Daniel Naddafy
Mum
Clare McKenna (original production), Morag Cross, Ruth Hutchinson, Louise Mai Newberry, Lesley Cook
Dad
Thomas Warwick (original production), Kai Simmons, Ben Richardson, Ross Sutherland
Director
Toby Mitchell
Creative Producer
Olivia Jacobs
Designer
Polly Sullivan
Puppet Designer
Yvonne Stone
Lighting Designer
James Whiteside
Choreography
Morag Cross and the company
Musical Director
Jon Fiber
Music and lyrics by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw
Music production by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions
Thanks to
All our devisers: Morag Cross, Gareth Farley, Felix Hayes, Ruth Hutchinson, Pady O’Connor, Alice Parsloe, Alex Perkins, Kai Simmons; Finchley Progressive; Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead. This show is for Dominic.
Reviews
… The Snow Dragon is Tall Stories at its finest. Clear, concise storytelling, fun songs you’ll be humming for weeks after, and a tale all children can relate to…
The List
Billy is one spoilt kid. He bullies his friends and thinks only of himself. In the good tradition of children’s theatre, by close of play Billy has learnt that kindness brings its own rewards.
Tall Stories have gathered a loyal audience of under tens with their polished performances and well-crafted tales. Children and adults won’t be disappointed with this year’s offering either as it includes wonderfully light acting, foot-tapping songs and some moments of pure magic.
The three cast members work together to create a fine ensemble piece, but huge hurrays must go to Kai Simmons’ hedgehog – as finely drawn a piece of animal acting as you will see all festival.
The script rolls merrily along, punctuated by catchy songs and comic asides. The appearance of the Snow Dragon at the end manages to surprise and entrance.
A perfectly charming children’s show that manages to keep the older audience members entertained too.
The Scotsman
If you are a kid, if you have kids, if you ever were a kid, go and see ‘The Snow Dragon’. The three performers are excellent and fill each character with life through their highly expressive faces and varied vocal skills. Foot-tapping songs and smooth dance routines combine with well-constructed scenes to present a very enjoyable new take on a classic fable story. The simple moral of the story, one we should all take to heart, is allowed to speak for itself without being thrust upon the audience. This show is a must for children, parents and anyone involved in children’s theatre. Oh, and probably the rest of you as well.
Three Weeks
Audience comments
I lict the show
Zac
Lovely show – great fun. Songs were great.
The Evans Family
BRILLIANT!
B Brady
Outstanding!
Shirley, Ivor and Sam
It was wicked
Cally
Publicity
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Tall Stories presents
The Snow Dragon
based on the story by Toby Mitchell
The night of the Snow Dragon approaches…
Following the huge success of The Gruffalo and Snow White, Tall Stories returns with the story of Billy the Goat and the mysterious Snow Dragon.
Billy is the kid. He has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. When New Year’s Eve approaches, Billy’s parents tell him about the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies. But has Billy been naughty or nice?
There are wolves in the woods, and every kid has to start growing up one day…
Story-telling, comedy and songs create a magical, mysterious world for everyone aged 3 and up.
“The Snow Dragon is Tall Stories at its finest” The List
“A charming show that keeps the older audience members entertained too” The Scotsman
“If you are a kid, if you have kids, if you ever were a kid, go and see The Snow Dragon” Three Weeks