The Snow Queen, Production - Jihočeské divadlo

Paul Julius, Jan Jirásek

A dance fairy tale for the whole family that warms the heart

Premiere 20. 3. 2026

Second premiere21. 3. 2026

Get ready for a unique spectacle full of magic, dance, and magnificent music! Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale about loyalty and the unyielding power of love comes to life in a dance performance that will enchant both young and old audiences.

Choreographer Paul Julius brings a captivating dance narration that combines the elegance of classical ballet with the dynamics of modern dance. The original music by renowned film composer Jan Jirásek adds depth, mystery, and a stunning atmosphere to the story. The elaborate stage design, magical costumes, and fascinating choreography draw viewers into a world where snow sparkles like diamonds, and courage can melt even the coldest ice.

Come and let yourselves be drawn together into a realm of snowflakes, magic, and great adventures!

Choreography, director: Paul Julius
Music: Jan Jirásek
Music staging: Jiří Štrunc
Conductor: Jiří Štrunc
: Jan Mára
Set design and Costumes: Pavel Knolle
Choreographer´s assistant: Zdeněk Mládek
: Béla Kéri Nagy
Light design: Paul Julius
: Petr Baštýř
Stage manager: Michaela Freudenschussová

Performing

The Snow Queen: Sophie Debou
: Mai Iwamoto
Gerda: Shino Kubešová
: Luigia Saccardo
Kay: Giovanne Frota
: Valerio Testoni
Grandmother: Petronela Bogdan
: Bára Müllerová
Witch: Barbora Coufalová
: Jana Pelcová
The Raven Man: Giovanne Frota
: Valerio Testoni
The Raven Woman: Sophie Debou
: Mai Iwamoto
Prince: Chikara Araki
: Jonathan Riveros Suarez
Princess: Karolína Neumannová
: Hinako Tomono
Robber: Shino Kubešová
: Luigia Saccardo
Mother Robber: Béla Kéri Nagy
Reindeer: Chikara Araki
: William Steers
: Jonathan Riveros Suarez
Lappish woman: Petronela Bogdan
: Bára Müllerová
Finnish woman: Barbora Coufalová
: Bára Müllerová

Detail of the performance

Programme


Name	Cast	Date	Beginning	End	Place	Free seats
The Snow Queen Premiéra	Cast	Fri 20.3.	Beginning 19:30		Place Budova JD	Free seats 0
Cast Sophie Debou (Sněhová královna), Mai Iwamoto (Sněhová královna), Shino Kubešová (Gerda), Luigia Saccardo (Gerda), Giovanne Frota (Kay), Valerio Testoni (Kay), Petronela Bogdan (Babička ), Bára Müllerová (Babička ), Barbora Coufalová (Čarodějnice), Jana Pelcová (Čarodějnice), Giovanne Frota (Havraní muž), Valerio Testoni (Havraní muž), Sophie Debou (Havraní žena), Mai Iwamoto (Havraní žena), Chikara Araki (Princ), Jonathan Riveros Suarez (Princ), Karolína Neumannová (Princezna), Hinako Tomono (Princezna), Shino Kubešová (Loupežnice), Luigia Saccardo (Loupežnice), Béla Kéri Nagy (Matka Loupežnice), Chikara Araki (Sob), William Steers (Sob), Jonathan Riveros Suarez (Sob), Petronela Bogdan (Laponská žena), Bára Müllerová (Laponská žena), Barbora Coufalová (Finská žena), Bára Müllerová (Finská žena)
The Snow Queen		Sat 21.3.	Beginning 17:00		Place Budova JD	Free seats 6
The Snow Queen		Wed 22.4.	Beginning 10:00		Place Budova JD	Free seats 3	Buy for school

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