FIRST LOOK – frost-tastic new images from Leeds Playhouse’s magical festive show, Mr Snow

Brrr-illiant new production images of Mr Snow at Leeds Playhouse reveal the high spirits and heart-melting moments of this fantastically festive family show.

This enchanting new production is currently delighting young audiences in the Playhouse’s Courtyard Theatre, where it runs until 4 January.

Craig Painting (Oliver Twist, Leeds Playhouse & Ramps On The Moon; Robin Hood, Derby Theatre; Romeo & Juliet for Graeae, Shakespeare North Playhouse) is Mr Snow, a polar explorer and expert snowologist. Jayden Reid (Grantchester, ITV1; EastEnders, BBC1; Offie award-winning High Times & Dirty Monsters for 20 Stories High, UK tour including Leeds Playhouse) is Blessyou, Mr Snow’s son; a trainee snowologist with a fondness for fish fingers, adventure and his best friend Beartie. And Paul Brown (Macbeth, Leeds Playhouse; Potted Potter, US and ROI; EastEnders, BBC1) is Understudy for both roles.

Director Amy Leach said: “Mr Snow is such a beautiful story full of joy, wonder and hope. It’s a fun festive adventure about being together with the ones we love – whether they are family, friends or our favourite teddy bear. It feels like such a treat to be able to share the show – and the snow – with everyone. It’s an absolute gift.”

Writer Robert Alan Evans and Leeds Playhouse’s Deputy Artistic Director Amy Leach wowed audiences in 2019 with their fun festive family tale The Night Before Christmas and are teaming up again for Mr Snow. The talented creative team also includes Set and Costume Designer Rachael Canning; Lighting Designer Laura Howard; Sound Designer & Composer John Biddle; Assistant Director & Creative BSL Consultant Nadeem Islam; Creative Audio Description Dan Parr, Hear the Picture; Lead BSL Interpreter Sarah Cox; Choreographer Rachel Clarke; and Esther Irving, Trainee Assistant Director.

Mr Snow has been made in Leeds by the Playhouse’s Costume, Lighting & Video, Production, Props, Scenic Workshop, Sound, Stage and Audiences teams.

Blessyou is surrounded by penguins, polar bears and piles and piles of snow, spending his days fishing (for fishfingers), dreaming of adventure, and avoiding studying for his snow exams. But when his dad brings home a jar of unusual snow – extraordinary things begin to happen.

Continuing Leeds Playhouse’s commitment to creatively integrated access, Mr Snow is a bilingual production, performed in both spoken English and British Sign Language. Creative Audio Description will be available via headsets at all performances from 5 December.

Families are at the heart of the theatre experience at Leeds Playhouse. As well as enjoying an array of exciting shows, families can make use of the theatre’s child-friendly facilities, including its free creative play area, baby change and family toilets, highchairs and special catering options.

Mr Snow is sponsored by Access Partner Irwin Mitchell, a committed supporter the Playhouse’s award-winning access programme since 2009, enabling it to deliver accessible performances and supporting its pioneering development of Relaxed and Dementia Friendly Performances.