Raymond Briggs

THE SNOWMAN Comes to Birmingham Rep in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Birmingham Rep will present its family Christmas classic The Snowman for its 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre, with a six-week run in November.

Cast Set For Revival Of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming revival production of Noël Coward's Private Lives, which will be directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Winner Tanuja Amarasuriya.

PETE THE CAT and More Set for Imagination Stage 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Imagination Stage has announced its 2025–2026 season—a lineup of seven productions including two newly commissioned World Premieres. With animals at the heart of many stories, this year’s selections celebrate comfort, connection, and curiosity—providing imaginative, multi-sensory experiences for children of all ages.

Two Young Dancers Chosen To Play The Boy in THE SNOWMAN at The Peacock Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Birmingham Rep's family Christmas classic The Snowman is currently three weeks into its six-week run at Sadler's Wells' home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre.

New West Symphony to Present Festive Winter Spectacular Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

New West Symphony will present the Los Robles Children's Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE SNOWMAN, Peacock Theatre
by Alice Cope - Nov 25, 2024

Now in its 27th year in London, The Snowman returns to Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, offering a festive treat for families.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 2025 Pantomime, Begins Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will play The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre beginning this month and running through January. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Video: Behind the Scenes of WINTER WONDERLAND at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Winter Wonderland comes to Axelrod Performing Arts Center next month for the holiday season. Check out videos from behind the scenes and inside rehearsal here!

Ipswich Cultural Organisations Come Together to Celebrate World Class Festive Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

‘We Are Ipswich’, an independent collective of nationally acclaimed arts and heritage organisations, is bringing the festive spirit to Suffolk like never before. This season, they’re joining forces to launch Ipswich Entertains for Christmas – a campaign showcasing a spectacular line-up of premier league art and culture that promises thrilling, high-quality entertainment for all ages.

Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals New Members of its 2024/25 Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Fresh from their recent rebrand, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced the members of its 2024/25 Fellowship programme. Each year, the renowned arts organisation welcomes 34 of the world's most promising emerging musicians to form an orchestra.

Cast Set For DICK WHITTINGTON at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

The full cast and creative team have been announced for this year's family favourite panto Dick Whittington, written by and starring by the award-winning Iain Lauchlan. Dick Whittington will play from Wednesday 20 November until Saturday 4 January 2025, with a press night on Friday 22 November at 7pm. 

Swans And Snowmen Grace The Stage At Sadler's Wells This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler's Wells Digital Stage, including Birmingham Rep's The Snowman, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and Ballo Arthur Pita's The Little Match Girl.  

Full Cast Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Pantomime ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024

Full casting has been set for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 2024/2025 pantomime, Aladdin.

New West Symphony Announces 2025 Masterpiece Series Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

The New West Symphony's (NWS) GRAMMY-winning Artistic and Music Director Michael Christie and CEO Natalia Staneva have announced the 2025 Masterpiece Series in celebration of the Symphony's 30th Anniversary. This milestone year, under the direction of Christie, continues their vision of welcoming established and new audiences with energetic symphonic favorites and cross-genre events.

WHEN THE WIND BLOWS Comes to the New National Theatre in Tokyo
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

This summer, NNT Drama Studio will perform 'WHEN THE WIND BLOWS' written by Raymond Briggs, famous for his picture book 'The Snowman'.

Review: THE SNOWMAN, Peacock Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 20, 2023

Birmingham Rep's The Snowman is currently playing its 26th year at The Peacock Theatre, adapted from the charming 1978 picture book by Raymond Briggs and inspired by the 1982 film. The production markedly extends the story, with significant updates and beautifully  directed by Dianne Jackson.

Photos: Stars Arrive at the Opening of THE SNOWMAN at the Peacock Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Celebrity guests Ronnie Wood, Cressida Bonas, Adam Clayton, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, and many more came to the opening of West End Show The Snowman, which had its press performance on Saturday afternoon, 18 November at Peacock Theatre. Check out the red carpet photos here!

ALADDIN Will Be Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 2024 Pantomime
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2023

ALADDIN has been announced as the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 2024 pantomime. Find out more about the production here!

St John's Smith Square Reveals Christmas Festival Lineup For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

In addition to beautiful festive music including Bach and Schubert, and guest artists including Polyphony and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the iconic hall at St John’s Smith Square will be decked in Christmas decorations, and mulled wine and mince pies will be sold in The Footstool Café for a Christmas to remember.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Raymond Briggs' FATHER CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Casting and creative team announced for Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas. Get all the details about the upcoming production at Lyric Hammersmith.