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RNS: The Snowman in Concert

The Snowman Christmas

RNS: The Snowman in Concert

Part of Christmas at The Glasshouse

Duration – Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes (including an interval)

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Eleanor Mooney Narrator
Royal Northern Sinfonia

We’re walking in the air… Let yourself be whisked off into the cold, starry night with The Snowman. This enchanting family favourite celebrates it’s 40th birthday this year and our annual screening with live music from Royal Northern Sinfonia is a true Sage Gateshead tradition – Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it!

We’ve got a brand new story for the first half of the concert – In the Swamp By the Light of The Moon by Frann Preston-Gannon; this is a new commission composed by Iain Farrington. It’s a heartwarming tale about a lonely frog looking for friends to sing with and it’s been set to music especially for Royal Northern Sinfonia this Christmas. It’s lots of fun and there’ll be plenty of opportunities to join in and sing along!


The performance on 22 December at 2pm is a Relaxed Performance and will be BSL Interpreted.

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This means it will provide a supportive and relaxed environment suited to autistic people and people with disabilities, and their families.

This means:

  • Audience members are free to move around and make noise during this performance.
  • Hall doors will open 45 minutes before the performance be left open for people to come and go as they wish throughout.
  • There will be no interval.
  • A quiet and comfortable breakout space will be available, in the Northern Rock Foundation Hall.
  • There will be no loudspeaker Front of House announcements, but our friendly staff will be on hand to help you and direct you into the Hall.
  • Don’t worry if you’re running late – there’s no need to rush, the Hall will be open.
  • The Hall lights will be left on throughout the performance, and there will be no moving or surprising stage lights.
  • There will be a short introduction at the beginning of the performance to explain what’s going to happen.

The BSL signer will be positioned at the front of the stage, on stage right (East side of the hall). We are holding a selection of seats in front of this area to offer the best view for BSL users. However, we believe you will have a clear view of the signer from anywhere in the hall, except for the sides of Levels 2 and 3. To book one of these held seats, please call or visit our Box Office.

Use this booklet to familiarise yourself with what to expect on your visit.

ℹ️ Useful Information

Family tickets are available for this performance: Four tickets must include at least one Adult and one child aged 16 & Under.

Children two and under go free sitting on a knee. (No ticket required).

A designated Buggy Park is available on Sage One Level One.

Relaxed performance: 22 December, 2pm. Use this booklet to familiarise yourself with what to expect on your visit.

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The Snowman Platters and Merchandise

Snowman-Merch

Enjoy one of our festive platters which includes savoury and sweet snacks, including a snowman biscuit. Tea and Filter Coffee is also included and juice is available for children.

Add a platter to enjoy during your visit: Thursday 22 December: 12pm or 3pm | Friday 23 December: 12pm or 3pm | Saturday 24 December: 12pm

Snowman platters are only available if pre-booked, and are served in our Brasserie restaurant. Tables are reserved based on the number of platters ordered, so each member of your party must pre-order.

We will also have casual dining, without reservations, available in our various café outlets on the day of the performance, serving a range of food and drinks.

Pre-order your Snowman merchandise and collect before the performance. Find out more.