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Snow White

a group of actors dressed in pyjamas who are in the middle of a pillow fight. white confetti is flying out of the pillows.

actress dressed in colourful shawls tries on a pair of oversized star shaped glasses

actress in a tall golden crown is surrounded by other actors who seem to be worshipping her

actress dressed in a childish fairy costume and feather boa holds out a giant apple

a group of actors dressed in pyjamas stare seriously at the camera. one of the actresses is clutching a rag doll to her chest.

a man and a woman wearing dressing up costumes for a prince and princess hold hands and smile. behind them, colourful confetti is being thrown.

actors wearing pyjamas are split into two groups with their backs to one another. each group is pointing fiercely in opposite directions.

an actress wearing pyjamas holds up a giant open pair of scissors

actors in pyjamas are dancing. the central actor has his hands up as if in shock

About This Play

"Snow White", adapted by Johnathan Wilcocks, is a reimagining of a classic fairy tale with a fresh perspective. Set against a backdrop of childish whimsy and playfulness that comes from kids playing make believe, the show was created for young people with the aim of being a first introduction for many into the world of opera.

The show has toured its inclusive performances to various community venues within Cardiff and will be returning to schools around Cardiff in June 2024.

Directed by Brad Caleb Lee

Adapted by Johnathan Wilcocks

Conducted by Dan Perkin

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Performance Video

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Design Process

a sketchbook page full of collaged images, hand annotated with notes about the script

a sketchbook page full of collaged images, hand annotated with notes about the script

a sketchbook page full of collaged images, hand annotated with notes about the script

a pillow fort made from various bed sheets and scaffolding poles, in the centre of a room with wooden floor and white walls.

a close up of a pillow fort made from various bed sheets and scaffolding poles.

two rag dolls sit next to each other on a windowsill. One has black pigtails and a red dress. the other wears a felt crown, a blue outfit and a white sash

a miniature model of the final set, with a coat stand and several toy boxes in front of a patterned blanket backdrop

a miniature model of the final set, with a coat stand and several toy boxes in front of a patterned blanket backdrop

watercolour illustration of a group of people wearing pyjamas. they are also wearing funny hats and brandishing various different household objects

watercolour illustration of a woman in pyjamas, wearing a crown and a blanket as a cape. to her right is a girl with dark hair and white pyjamas, holding a doll in a red dress.

an open black umbrella is pointed towards the camera. Behind it is a light and the silhouette of a scary wolf can be seen

two balls, one big and one smaller, are wrapped up in golden foil to look like large sweets

a square stage is marked out in the centre of the room, and three sides of it are covered by a backdrop of blankets. there are flags hung across the top, and toy boxes on the floor.

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