Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre

Name: The Snowman
Start: 2024-11-23
End: 2025-01-04
Location: Peacock Theatre

Where? Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Holborn When? 23rd November 2024 to 5th January 2025 Shows at 11 AM, 2.30 PM or 7 PM depending on the day Running time? 1 hour 50 mins, with 20 min interval Price? From £18 · See sadlerswells.com Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 19, 23, 26, 38, 25, 68, 76, 91, 168, 341, 171, 188, 501, 521 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Holborn Central Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Covent Garden and Temple Train fares

The Snowman is back at the Peacock Theatre for the Christmas holidays, based on the classic animated TV show and Raymond Briggs' best-selling picture book.

The magical adventure tells the story of a young boy who builds a snowman in his back yard and then watches it come to life on Christmas Eve.

They set off on a nighttime journey together, flying through the sky with the snowy planet and snow-laden pine trees far beneath them - with James still dressed in his pyjamas, slippers and dressing gown.

After meeting some friendly penguins and woodland creatures in a glistening winter wonderland, the Snowman introduces James to Father Christmas before taking him back home to bed.

What the theatre critics say...

Sunday Express: ★★★★ "Irresistible piece of nostalgia"; The Times: "Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman and melt"; The Independent: "The best kids show for Christmas by far!"; The Guardian: "Guaranteed to melt the heart of even the most cynical Scrooge"