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Oldham Theatre Workshop are back with a new magical family musical this Christmas at the super intimate Oldham Library Performance Space and let me tell you, it is utterly beautiful.
This Christmas, the team behind ‘Twinkle and The Mechanical Light Machine’ and ‘The Secret Of Christmas Eve’ have created ‘The Night The Frost Fell’.
The Night the Frost Fell
“A child with a wish for Christmas. A town that lives in the shadow of a curse.
A place where everyone knows the legend of Jack Frost.
On a dark and cold Christmas Eve the North winds wake the sleeping spirit and the whole town
begins to freeze until time itself stands still. With time frozen and the frost getting thicker, Bobbi goes
on an adventure to the mysterious world of snow and ice where polar bears roam and ice sprites
make their magic. Can Bobbi discover how to lift the curse, melt the frost and save Christmas?
Will her Christmas wish finally come true?“
The Night the Frost Fell is a delightful story with magical characters and enchanting music, a captivating tale sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts and we were delighted to be able to see one of the opening performances!
If you have not been to the Oldham Library Performance Space yet, let me tell you it is a gorgeous little theatre tucked away in the back of Oldham Library. With comfy benches and a “sit where you like” seating plan, you are guaranteed a good view of the very small stage allowing you to feel fully immersed in the performance.
The Night The Frost Frost Fell, is an utterly magical, original story told with minimal props, puppetry and music. A very small but incredibly talented cast of seven plus the pianist (who is also the composer) tell the story of a small town living under a curse caused by the greed of one man who wanted to be able to control the seasons.
Bobbi (played by Hope Yolanda) and Mala (played by Naomi Bynon) unwittingly find themselves tasked with finding the stolen crystal and lifting the 100-year long curse. Their adventures are brave and bold – and of course there is plenty to learn along the way. The story of the curse centres around the loss of balance in nature and of one man’s greed – of course one could, and should, make links to real world environmental issues here, but this isn’t an overbearing or preachy theme, just a gentle part of the story.
The beautifully simple set allows the actors themselves to take centre stage, whilst the music (just a piano and a violin) sweeps the story along. The cast slip seamlessly between multiple roles – from narrator to character to puppet master (the polar bear was a particular favourite of our family). And of course, a special mention for the youngest cast members who performed brilliantly.
Everything about The Night The Frost Fell is absolutely magical, I found I was sat on the edge of my seat throughout the performance and I very nearly burst into tears at the end of it! I wholeheartedly recommend booking yourself tickets and heading along if you are able.
The Night the Frost Fell runs at Oldham Library Performance Space, from Saturday 3rd to Saturday 24th December 2022
You can book tickets for The Night the Frost Fell online now.
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