Illustration of children sledding down a snowy hill toward a snowman and a lodge (The Snow Queen)
Christmas Shows

The Snow Queen

Audiences follow Gerda as she faces her fears and embarks on an epic quest North to confront the Snow Queen and rescue her best friend Kai. Along the way, she is aided by an unlikely band of companions, including a knight, a crow, and a bandit. The festive production features an original musical score, theatrical illusions, and spellbinding storytelling.

Nov 28 – Dec 30, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

£15–£40. The page also advertises 50 seats for £15 for every show and says to book early for the best prices.

Hours

7:00pm: 28 Nov; 1–4, 8–11, 15–19, 22 and 27–30 Dec. 2:00pm: 5, 12, 20, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30 Dec. 10:00am: 10, 11, 16 and 17 Dec. 1:00pm: 15, 18 and 24 Dec. 6:00pm: 24 Dec.

Accessibility

A relaxed performance is offered on 15 December, a captioned performance on 18 December, and an audio-described and BSL-interpreted performance on 19 December.

Location

Dundee Rep Theatre · Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children aged 5 and older

Vibe

Magical and adventurous

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book early, as the opening-night performance is sold out and some school performances have low availability.
  • Choose the relaxed, captioned, or audio-described and BSL-interpreted performance if one of those formats suits your needs.
  • Keep the content warning in mind if flashing lights, sudden loud noises, smoke, or haze may affect your group.
  • Consider the recommended age of 5 and up when deciding whether to bring younger children.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Book early for the best prices.
  • 50 seats are offered at a special price for every show.
  • School performances are listed on 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18 December.
  • The 15 December performance is relaxed.
  • The 18 December performance is captioned.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is The Snow Queen suitable for?

It is recommended for ages 5 and up and described as a show for the whole family.

Should I book tickets ahead?

Yes. The opening-night performance is sold out, and some school performances have low availability. The theatre encourages early booking.

What happens in the show?

Gerda sets out to find her missing friend Kai, travelling north with a knight, a crow and a bandit to confront the Snow Queen. The production includes an original musical score and theatrical storytelling.

Are there performances with access provisions?

Yes. There is a relaxed performance, a captioned performance, and an audio-described and BSL-interpreted performance on selected dates.

Are there any content warnings?

The show includes flashing lights, loud and sudden noises, smoke and haze.

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