The performance is recommended for viewers aged 7 and up.

Of all Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, The Snow Queen is particularly well-suited to the language of dance. Mirrored reflections, icy landscapes, and sparkling snowflakes make the characters' steps uncertain, as each seeks their own movement and rhythm. They tread lightly and tentatively, or with complete confidence in their navigation of this glittering world.

Amid the ambiguous, sensory-deceptive spaces, choreographer Robert Bondara tells a story of confusion and courage, of seeking and letting go, of growing up and experiencing loss, and of diversity. There are countless ways to narrate the tale of Kai, who fell under an illusion.

Choreographer Robert Bondara on the performance:

"My fairy tales are as much for adults as for children. (…) Children understand only the anecdote, and only as adults do they perceive and grasp the rest," wrote Hans Christian Andersen in his Journals, challenging the common belief that his works are solely for children. His stories reveal profound truths about ourselves and our lives. This perspective became immensely important in my work on The Snow Queen. While the performance is accessible to younger audiences, it was equally vital for me to create a ballet that allows us to look deep into our hearts. At the same time, I aimed to offer a production rich in visual splendor and artistic excellence, satisfying those who value the highest quality in art.

I invite you to a performance designed for audiences of all ages. Together, we will meet two close young friends, Kai and Gerda, whose fates are separated, giving us a chance to witness the extraordinary power of friendship.

Recordings used in the performance were made on October 11, 2023, at Kultowe Studio in Warsaw.

Featured in the recordings:

Kai – Brygida Turowska
Gerda – Aleksandra Wróbel
Grandmother / Narrator / Finnish Woman – Danuta Stenka
Recording Producer: Adam Toczko

Projections by Jagoda Chałcińska are used during the performance.

Featured in the projections:

Troll – Andrzej Płatek
Troll's Helpers – Krystian Augustyn, Olaf Przybytniak
Kai – Takatoshi Machiyama, Miguel Eugênio de Sousa Júnior, Alexandre Sellani
Little Gerda – Natasza Woźniak, Yelyzaveta Hlushko
Little Kai – Dymytro Fursenko, Alan Kaczmarek, Wiktor Strzelewicz
Snow Queen – Kseniya Rzheuskaya

The project was co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund—a state-designated fund—under the "Composers' Commissions" program implemented by the National Institute of Music and Dance.

The theater reserves the right to make changes to the repertoire, cast, dates, and event formats.