Why is all the ice melting in the Arctic? There is a disgruntled giant polar bear seen fishing and we meet Nelly the narwhal who is very upset about the rising temperatures And wait a minute - did I just see a penguin?! This eco show is an educational, laugh out loud interactive Pantomime experience for the entire family. A new show that was performed for hundreds of primary school children and their families at the Oval Arts Depot in 2021. Ice Capade will be on tour in November-December 2022
“My standout theatre experience of the year.’’
Naomi Alderman, The Guardian
“Form and content are matched so perfectly that the sighted catch a tiny glimpse of what it must be like to be visually impaired.”
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
Directors: Maria Oshodi and Shannon McNab
Writers: Kelly Griffiths and Paula Connolly
Designer: Rhianna Molina
Design Consultant: Jo Paul
Lighting Design: Crin Claxton
Sound Design: Ian Rattray
Cast: Steven George, Jasmin Thien, Chris Biddle, Angela Eyton and Chloe Driver
Produced by: Extant and Simply Smiley Productions
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
Thursday 2 March
The Courtyard, Hereford
Tuesday 7 March
The Lowry, Manchester
Friday 10 March
Northern Stage, Newcastle
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 March
Brixton House, London
Thursday 23 - Friday 24 March
Komedia, Brighton
Tuesday 28 March
There will be a touch tour one hour before each performance. Please contact venue box office to book.
Thanks to our funders, The Foyle Foundation, Brian Murtagh Charitable Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust and Arts Council England.
Special thanks to John Patterson and St. Vincent’s School, Marcus Forde, Amy Wigglesworth, Kui Nim and Charlene Davies.