Gerda and Dame Candy Cane will head into a frozen kingdom when The Snow Queen opens at Chipping Norton Theatre on 18 November 2026.
The pantomime runs until 17 January 2027. Toby Hulse writes, Caroline Leslie directs and Paul Herbert supplies the music for a story in which the queen kidnaps Kai and cancels Christmas.
At a glance
Venue: Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, OX7 5NL.
Dates: 18 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Tickets: £18 to £46, depending on performance and seat, including booking fees.
Age guidance: Four and over. Some performances are adults-only.
A rescue mission with Dame Candy Cane
Hans Christian Andersen’s story provides the starting point for a pantomime centred on Gerda’s determination to bring Kai home. Original music accompanies the adventure.
Gerda’s search for her friend takes her past greedy goblins and frozen lakes towards the Winter Palace, accompanied by her sweet-loving mother.
Who’s in The Snow Queen cast?
Lowri Sara Jones plays the Snow Queen, with Calum Isaacs as Kai and Daniel Page as Dame Candy Cane. They were the first three performers announced for the eight-person company in the theatre’s casting announcement.
Jones trained at Mountview and has previously played Rapunzel at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Isaacs trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama; his credits include A Christmas Carol at Malvern Theatres and Noises Off at Frinton Summer Theatre.
Page brings previous pantomime experience and West End credits to the dame role.
Choosing a performance
Off-peak performances cost £18 to £30, compared with £34 to £46 at peak times. Standard performances fall between those bands.
The listed running time is two hours and 20 minutes. The 18-plus performances use the same show, with an adults-only audience.
Booking questions
Are there relaxed performances?
Yes, on 27 November at 11am and 10 December at 4pm.
Are there captioned or audio-described shows?
The captioned performance is on 5 December at 2pm. Audio description is available on 28 November at 2pm, preceded by a 1pm touch tour.
Where are tickets available?
The official production page lists performances, access arrangements and booking options.
