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The Snowy Day

Adapted from the book by Ezra Jack Keats

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov 2025

Djanogly Theatre

£10

Priority booking Wed 9 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

40 minutes including stay and play, no interval

Age range

Suitable for ages 1-4

Priority booking Wed 9 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Step into a world blanketed in wonder with this new dance adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats’ classic, heart-warming tale The Snowy Day.

Follow Peter as he crunches through his snowy New York neighbourhood on an intimate, icy adventure. With one dancer, original music, and an immersive, enchanting set, experience the magic of fresh snowfall this winter.

This highly visual performance is suitable for deaf and hearing impaired audiences.

Photo © Steve Gregson

Watch the trailer...

Production photos

A little girl smiles as she is surrounded by other people and white sensory toys
An actor stands on his hands on his bed on stage
An actor sits on the stage and talks to a group of children and their parents sitting alongside the edge of the stage
An actor plays with a stuffed toy on his bed on stage
A group of smiling toddlers are playing with a big snowball

Absolutely captivated by the show, whispering 'wow' at many moments."

Everything Theatre

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