The Dukes announce 'The Snow Queen' as their 2025 Christmas show!

The Dukes pride themselves on enchanting festive storytelling and this year is no different with their production of the Hans Christian Anderson classic, The Snow Queen. This tale of bravery and courage will tell the story of a frozen heart melted by the power of friendship.

Audiences will be taken on an icy adventure this Christmas as they join brave Gerda on a mission to rescue her friend Kai who has been abducted from their sleepy village by the legendary Snow Queen.

“On her journey through enchanted forests, frozen landscapes, and strange lands, Gerda meets unusual characters and faces daunting challenges. Where she discovers that the true power to overcome darkness lies in bravery, friendship, and the warmth of the human heart.”

The Snow Queen will be directed by Chris Lawson and written by Laura Lindow.  Laura is a Scottish Writer and Director who has lived and worked in the North for over 25 years. Writing credits include: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Snow Queen, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The War Of The Worlds, Up and Out Christmas Sprout, (Northern Stage); The Christmas Tree (Durham’s Gala). Laura performs as Clown Doctor Dr Lulu McDoo for Tin Arts, working with hospitalised children and their families. She was a member of The Royal Court Writers’ Group North 2017/2018 and received the Journal Culture Award for Writer Of The Year 2019. She was 2023/24 Writer In Residence for Newcastle Hospitals Charity/New Writing North supporting hospital staff to tell their stories.

Since May 2024 Laura has been Resident Artist at Newcastle Theatre Royal.

When asked for his thoughts on directing The Snow Queen, Director, Chris Lawson said:

“I’m thrilled to be directing The Snow Queen here at The Dukes, we have an exceptional creative team and cast assembled, a mix of home-grown talent and those looking forward to spend Christmas in this wonderful city! We promise you a Christmas show full of heart, magic and snow!”

Tickets are on sale now; dukeslancaster.org or by contacting The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or tickets@dukeslancaster.org.

School and Group Bookings are also available, please contact The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or tickets@dukeslancaster.org