The Snow Queen
Palace Theatre, Westcliff
Saturday 13 December until Sunday 28 December 2025

A brand-new partnership creates a brand-new family musical adventure for Southend this Christmas

A new partnership has been launched today between two Southend-on-Sea-based organisations, the Palace Theatre and producer Wind Song Theatre.

Together, the Palace and Wind Song will present a new production of The Snow Queen for the 2025 Christmas season. The Snow Queen will open on Saturday 13 December and run until Sunday 28 December and will be suitable for the whole family.

Wind Song Theatre brings stories to life for children and families. The company is recognised for creating fun and engaging performances using original music and innovative design.  

The Palace Theatre on London Road Westcliff has been entertaining Essex audiences since 1912. Alongside the Cliffs Pavilion, the Palace is operated by Trafalgar Theatres, part of Trafalgar Entertainment.

Lily Streames, writer and co-producer at Wind Song Theatre, shared her excitement:
'Having grown up at the Palace Theatre as a member of the Youth Theatre where I first met our composer, Ashton Moore - this collaboration feels deeply personal. The first show I ever saw was a Christmas production of Peter Pan at the Palace and I remember being so beside myself with excitement - my experiences there with my family had a profound impact. To now be writing and producing for the Palace Theatre feels like a full-circle moment, and we are thrilled to help give other families that same magical experience. It’s truly wonderful to see the theatre commissioning local professional artists. Rebecca and I are proud to be embarking on this next adventure close to home in the theatre we love most in the world.'

Rebecca Ward, director and co-producer at Wind Song Theatre added:
'We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring the classic story of The Snow Queen to life at the Palace. The theme that really underlines our adaptation is the sense of adventure. Our characters journey through a snowy land full of hidden mysteries and obstacles meeting lovable characters along the way. The score and original songs we have been developing will tie together this sense of wonder in the ultimate Christmas adventure for all the family. The Palace is the perfect venue for us to share the magic of Christmas with young audiences.’

Nick Parr, Theatre Director at the Palace Theatre and the Cliffs Pavilion commented:
‘We have been looking for the perfect partner for Christmas at the Palace for a couple of years and were delighted to find Lily and Rebecca of Wind Song Theatre on our doorstep.   The plans for The Snow Queen are already well-advanced and our audiences are in for an exciting festive adventure this year!’

Helen Enright, CEO of Trafalgar Theatres added:
‘We are always looking for fantastic local partners to help us deliver the highest quality for our customers. We wanted to pull out all the stops to make Christmas 2025 in Southend really special and our new partnership with Wind Song Theatre is the perfect solution.’