The Snowman (new production)

World-premiere new staging of Raymond Briggs' story with Howard Blake's score (incl. 'Walking in the Air'), puppetry and flying. Directed by Olivier winner Will Tuckett.

Ideal for: A 4-year-old's first big theatre trip at Christmas, with grandparents; also SEN families via the relaxed show.

• First theatre trip
• Christmas holidays
• Whole family
• Rainy day
• Grandparents
• With grandparents
• Parent and child
• Groups and parties

Schedule

21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Usually Wed 2.30pm; Thu-Fri 7pm; Sat 11am, 2.30pm, 7pm; Sun 11am, 2.30pm. From 19 Dec extra 11am and 2.30pm weekday shows. No shows 14-17 Dec, 25 Dec or 1 Jan.

Times

Live calendar shows 11am, 2.30pm and 7pm slots (26 Dec: 1.30pm and 5.30pm). On 13 Nov: Sun 29 Nov 11am '60% availability'; Tue 22 Dec 2.30pm '20% availability – limited'.

Selling

Sells out fast: book early

Adults

From £18 + £4 transaction fee (sampled performances from £30)

Children

£18

Family ticket

Family ticket available on all performances in selected price bands; price not stated

Family of four (est.)

£72

Under-age free

Under 2s go free

Memberships & discounts

Family ticket on selected price bands; Get Into Dance and Barclays Dance Pass schemes on some shows; group and school rates.

• Wheelchair access
• Toddler-friendly
• Under-2s welcome (partly)
• SEN / relaxed sessions

Relaxed performance Wed 2 Dec 2.30pm; audio-described performance and touch tour Sat 12 Dec 2.30pm.

Relaxed performance Wed 2 Dec 2.30pm (visual story, chill-out space). Audio-described performance and touch tour Sat 12 Dec 2.30pm. Wheelchair spaces available. Nearest Tube: Holborn.

Dress code

None

Address

Portugal Street, Holborn, London, WC2A 2HT

Wordless storytelling through dance, puppetry and orchestral score (Raymond Briggs' book); good for KS1 literacy and music appreciation.

Links to: Arts, Music, Drama, Literacy.

Pros: 'full of surprises, gentle humour and charm' (WhatsOnStage, 5 stars); 'every bit as magical as ever' (The Stage, 4 stars). Cons: strobe lighting used; one listing gives running time as 1 hr 50. Audience score 4.2/5 (londontheatre.co.uk).

Audience 4.2/5 from 140 reviews (londontheatre.co.uk). Press: 5 stars WhatsOnStage, 4 stars The Stage (quoted by Sadler's Wells).

Rating source: londontheatre.co.uk audience reviews

Covent Garden Christmas tree and lights (10 min walk); Somerset House ice rink nearby.

What age is The Snowman (new production) for?

Suitable for all ages. Children aged 2 and above need a ticket. Strobe lighting used.

How much does The Snowman (new production) cost?

Adults: From £18 + £4 transaction fee (sampled performances from £30). Family: Family ticket available on all performances in selected price bands; price not stated. Under-2s go free. Prices are as the organiser lists them; check when you book.

When is The Snowman (new production) on?

21 Nov – 3 Jan 2027. 21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Usually Wed 2.30pm; Thu-Fri 7pm; Sat 11am, 2.30pm, 7pm; Sun 11am, 2.30pm. From 19 Dec extra 11am and 2.30pm weekday shows. No shows 14-17 Dec, 25 Dec or 1 Jan.

How long does The Snowman (new production) take?

1 hr 40 min incl. 20 min interval.

Where is The Snowman (new production) and how do we get there?

Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Holborn, London, WC2A 2HT. Nearest station: Holborn (Central, Piccadilly) about 5 min; Temple and Covent Garden about 10 min.

Is The Snowman (new production) wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the organiser says it is wheelchair accessible. Relaxed performance Wed 2 Dec 2.30pm (visual story, chill-out space). Audio-described performance and touch tour Sat 12 Dec 2.30pm. Wheelchair spaces available. Nearest Tube: Holborn.

Is The Snowman (new production) good for children with SEN?

Yes: there are dedicated relaxed or SEN sessions. Relaxed performance Wed 2 Dec 2.30pm; audio-described performance and touch tour Sat 12 Dec 2.30pm.

Is The Snowman (new production) good for a rainy day?

Yes, it's rain-proof.