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Episode 22 November 2020

A glittering winter fairy tale from Scottish Ballet celebrating love, friendship and the festive season.\n\nThis new production, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale, brings life and colour to the story, transporting audiences to a place of wonder. From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairy-tale forest, the enthralling production breathes life into a colourful cast of characters.\n\nTake a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace and find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Choreographed by Christopher Hampson - the artistic director and CEO of Scottish Ballet - and designed by award-winning Lez Brotherson, The Snow Queen is a treat for the whole family.\n\nThe production was filmed live at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre and celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary year.

Source: BBC 4