We're Going on a Bear Hunt
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The Snowman Tour
Something magical happens each Christmas…
The classic animated film of The Snowman, accompanied by live orchestra. Alongside other family-friendly stories, it makes the perfect family Christmas show!
Top Family things to do at Christmas...
The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph
The world’s leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, we have staged almost 250 performances to date across the UK, with upcoming shows scheduled worldwide.
Our musicians are drawn from the UK’s top orchestras including BBC Philharmonic, Hallé, BBC Scottish and LSO.
The perfect Christmas combination...
Alongside The Snowman film, our magical performances include a toe-tapping Christmas Medley, a fun musical tour of the orchestra and an original Carrot animation, ensuring perfect entertainment for the whole family.
See more about the original Carrot animations featured in the 2021 tour...
Sheer Brilliance… a music box of delights… a truly enchanting Christmas experience…
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Tour Dates
Buxton
The Octagon, The Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road, Buxton SK17 6BE
Wednesday 1 December – 1.45pm (Schools) and 6.30pm (Public)
Thursday 2 December – 10.45am (Relaxed) and 1.30pm (Schools)
Schools tickets £9 | Public tickets from £10
Supported by the Derbyshire Music Education Hub
Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury SP1 2EJ
Friday 3 December – 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 7.00pm
Tickets from £14
Winchester
Winchester Cathedral, The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS
Saturday 4 December – 2.00pm and 4.00pm
Tickets from £14
Derby
Derby Reach Centre (The Riverside), Riverside Ct, Derby DE24 8HY
Tuesday 7 December – 1.30pm (Schools) and 6.30pm (Public)
Wednesday 8 December – 10.45am (Relaxed) and 1.30pm (Schools)
Schools tickets £9 | Public tickets from £10
Supported by the Derbyshire Music Education Hub
Cardiff
Cardiff St. David's Hall, Bridge Street St David's Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 2EF
Thursday 9 December – 1.30pm and 6.30pm
Tickets from £13
York
York Minster, Deangate, York YO1 7HH
Saturday 11 December – 12.30pm, 3.00pm and 7.30pm
Tickets from £16
ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT
Sold out
Manchester
Manchester Children's Hospital
Sunday 12 December – 4.00pm
For hospital patients and families only, there are no tickets to this event
Private event
Chester
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Saturday 18 December – 1.45pm, 4.00pm and 6.30pm
Tickets from £12
Durham
Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH
Monday 20 December – 1.45pm, 4.00pm and 6.30pm
Tickets from £12
Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mt, Liverpool L1 7AZ
Wednesday 22 December – 5.00pm and 7.30pm
Tickets from £14
Coventry
Coventry Cathedral, Priory St, Coventry CV1 5FB
Thursday 23 December – 2.30pm, 4.45pm and 7.00pm
Tickets from £12
The tour so far
As the world-leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, we have performed in a wide variety of venues from opulent cathedrals to theatres and hospitals.
For schools
As the world-leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, we have performed in a wide variety of venues from opulent cathedrals to theatres and hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the performance take place in a COVID-safe environment?
We have ensured that all the venues we visit are Covid-secure, and we will implement appropriate procedures to ensure your safety at our performances.
Please see our COVID Safety Policy for full information.
What if the performance is cancelled due to lockdown?
If a performance is cancelled, you will receive a full refund or, in some cases, be offered a voucher for future performances.
Ticket holders should contact the venue or their ticket issuer direct for full details. Contact details for The Snowman Tour can be found here.
Is the performance suitable for small children?
Our performances are suitable for age 3+. Occasionally children may become fractious during the performance, so we ask parents and carers to be considerate of others by temporarily leaving the audience area.
Babies In Arms policy
Babies 18 months and under are admitted for free if seated on a parent's lap throughout, although this may not apply to all venues, so please check before purchasing.
I need to ask about personal assistance and accessibility
We offer a personal assistance scheme which enables those coming to an event in need of assistance to claim a ticket for a personal assistant at no charge. Wheelchair spaces are available by request. Find out more...
Is The Snowman the only thing?
No, The Snowman is just the second half! In the first half there is a festive overture, a guide to the orchestra and a specially commissioned second animated film with live music.
Which orchestra is playing?
The Picture House Orchestra – comprising musicians hand-picked from top UK orchestras including the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra amongst others.
I have a question about my tickets. Who do I talk to?
This will be different for every venue. Ticket holders should contact the venue or their ticket issuer direct for full details. Contact details for The Snowman Tour can be found here.
Covid Safety Policy
Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our audience members, musicians and staff. We’re following government guidance on working safely to ensure we’re COVID-secure.
As the situation evolves, so will our approach to keeping you safe. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as we manage this and ask that you check back here or with the venue for updates.
Refund Policy
As we perform at multiple venues, there will be different policies depending on the venue and who issues the tickets.
Ticket holders should contact the venue or their ticket issuer direct for full details.
Terms and Conditions
For your protection and the comfort of all customers, Carrot Productions Limited reserves the right to refuse admission in reasonable circumstances such as rowdy or violent behaviour.
For the consideration of other audience members, latecomers may be asked to wait for a suitable break in the performance before taking their seats.
No audio or visual recording equipment is allowed.
By purchasing a ticket, the ticket holder consents to being shown as members of the audience in official filming, photography and sound recording.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are distracting to other audience members. Please ensure they are switched off.
All children must be accompanied by and remain under the care and control of a responsible adult at all times.