Ten children from a Hull primary school have been chosen to join the professional cast of our production of Snow White.
The Year 2 and 3 pupils from Oldfleet Primary School will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April 2025, performing alongside balletLORENT’s dancers. The show, suitable for ages 5 and above, marks the first date of a nationwide tour.
Selected for their enthusiasm and spirit, the pupils secured their roles following a workshop at the Bradford Avenue school, led by balletLORENT dancers. Aged between six and eight, the young performers will appear in two scenes, bringing their energy and creativity to the production.
As part of balletLORENT’s national tour of the Brothers Grimm favourite, a different group of local children will join the cast in each location, ensuring young dancers from across the country have the opportunity to take part. The Oldfleet Primary pupils will continue their studies as usual, making their stage debut exclusively in Hull.
With narration by award-winning actor Lindsey Duncan – recently seen in Apple TV’s The Morning Show – and music by Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, the children will perform alongside an impressive line-up of talent.
The opportunity arose through a workshop at Oldfleet Primary, teacher Kerry Garner. She said: “The children all really enjoyed the workshops. None of them had previously attended any dance, drama, or gymnastics clubs, and we’re so proud of all of them for taking part, embracing the opportunity to be creative, and using their imaginations.
“We’re all very excited to see the children perform up on the stage in Snow White with the rest of the cast. The memories will stay with them for a very long time.”
Among the young cast, eight-year-old football fans Andrei and Leo are looking forward to swapping the pitch for the stage for the first time.
Andrei said: “I’m a little bit nervous about being in the show but also excited. I have never done anything like this before and I am very proud of myself.”
Leo agreed, adding: “I am really excited and I feel so proud of myself because I was chosen.”
Six-year-old Dami enjoyed learning the moves in the workshops and is eager to perform with the professional cast. “I cannot wait to dance on the stage with the dancers,” she said. “I really enjoyed pretending to be an animal when we did the workshop. My favourite part was the celebration dance at the end.”
Eight-year-old Sofia is most excited about performing for her family. “My mum is really proud of me and she is excited to see me dance on the stage at Hull New Theatre,” she said.
Suitable for ages 5+, our dance-theatre version of Snow White retains all the classic elements of the original Brothers Grimm tale, which has captivated audiences for over two centuries.
Snow White
Friday 4 (6.30pm) & Saturday 5 (2pm) April 2025
Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, HU1 3HF
Tickets: £20-£24. Under 16s £11-£13
Box Office: T: 01482 300306
www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-events/balletlorent-snow-white
