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It\u2019s a cute affair, squarely aimed at younger audiences as Snowy helps the postie put the right-shaped parcels through similarly shaped letterboxes, or attempts to lick the broken edges of a broken sledge in an attempt to stick it back together. It\u2019s all part of a straightforward story, beginning with Snowy meeting everyone, taking to the heights to make the fateful ball, and then meeting everyone again as it wreaks havoc on the way down.<\/p>\n
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Stephanie MacGaraidh and Peter Collins<\/strong> in Snowy<\/strong><\/p>\n The miniature backdrop is a particularly inventive touch, but the promise of immersion\u2014like the clever mirroring of snow on the model and our furry hero\u2014remains unfulfilled as the show progresses. <\/p>\n Nevertheless, MacGaraidh does well to inject character into the puppy, who charms the munchkins in the front row between scenes with a mix of friendly wee barks and wagging tail. Collins might not make each of his characters all that different from one another, but he\u2019s still tireless as he negotiates the many hats he must wear.<\/p>\n The miniature backdrop is an inventive touch, but the promise of immersion\u2014like the clever mirroring of snow on the model and our furry hero\u2014remains unfulfilled as the show progresses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n There\u2019s also some delightful recorded narration thanks to Niamh Gallagher-Brown, Betsy Trivett, and Nylah McClymont, P1 from Tollcross Primary School.<\/p>\n The show\u2019s themes of dealing with mistakes, doing our best to fix them, taking accountability, and making the most of the fallout are certainly clear when the snowball is finally stopped. All of this within 40, rather than the listed 50 minutes, without it feeling the least bit rushed. There\u2019s insufficient depth to the story to support more, but that lack of sophistication will probably leave older kids underwhelmed by a show that eschews the \u2018wonder\u2019 factor in favour of something closer to friendly daytime TV for little ones.<\/p>\n All Images: Andrew Perry<\/strong><\/p>\n Details<\/p>\n Show:<\/strong> Snowy<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong> Studio Theatre, Edinburgh<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> 17\u201331 December 2025<\/p>\n Running Time:<\/strong> Approx. 45 minutes, no interval<\/p>\n Age Guidance:<\/strong> For under 7\u2019s and their families<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> \u00a314 (Concessions available)<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong> Various times<\/p>\n\n