The Snowman Tour
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family-favourite, The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.
Presented by Carrot Productions – the world's leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra – our award-winning show features some of the UK's finest professional musicians.
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A magical, family Christmas show
All shows will feature a special screening of The Snowman, accompanied by our live orchestra. There will also be a fun, festive medley and introduction to the orchestra created by CBeebies Musical Storyland composer, Daniel Whibley, and a special visit from the Snowman himself!
As an extra bonus, each performance will include a second short film, also accompanied live by our orchestra. For 2025, we have commissioned a fantastic new animation to accompany probably the greatest and most beloved guide to the orchestra ever composed: Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.
See Box Office listings to find out more about the venues, dates and show times. Performances last for approximately 60 minutes with no interval (except York which lasts for 80 minutes and includes an interval).
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Birmingham | Buxton | Chester | Derby | Durham | Guildford | Hull | Salisbury | St. Albans | York
Performances last for approximately 60 minutes with no interval (except York which lasts for 80 minutes and includes an interval).
Auditions for soloists
We are delighted to once again offer children aged 7-17 (up to year 8 for Derby and Buxton) the chance to sing the evocative Walking in the Air solo during The Snowman Tour. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity for young musicians to sing alongside our professional orchestra and in front of hundreds of people.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the show?
All performances except York will last approximately 60 minutes, with no interval. The performances in York will last approximately 80 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
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.
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. This can be requested by contacting the ticket issuer for a particular venue (see below).
Is The Snowman the only thing?
No. In addition to The Snowman, each performance will feature a second bonus film - Peter and the Wolf - together with a fun, festive introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself, all accompanied by a live orchestra.
Which orchestra is playing?
Carrot Productions’ Snowman Orchestra – comprising musicians hand-picked from top UK orchestras including the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic 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 directly for full details (see below).
Refund policy
For some of our Snowman performances we offer a refund for any reason up to 30 days before the performance date. Thereafter, refunds will only be given in the event of the performance being cancelled.
Please check the refund policy with the relevant ticket issuer below.
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.
Contact
Ticket enquiries can be made using the following details:
Birmingham
0121 780 3333, boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk
Buxton
Chester
01244 500959, chestercathedral.com/contact-us
Derby
Guildford
Durham
0191 374 4069, visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk
Hull
01482 300306, box.office@hcandl.co.uk
Salisbury
St. Albans
01272 890290, mail@stalbanscathedral.org
York