A LAND BEYOND WINTER
Commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres, and Eden Court Highlands
Join us in a place called WINTER, where two curious friends await the arrival of First Snow. A mysterious delay compels them on an unexpected journey beyond the familiar edges of their world. What begins as a simple quest soon unfolds into a wondrous adventure through lands filled with enchanting creatures, surprising challenges, and heart-warming discoveries.
Guided by the spirit of friendship and the power of wishing, they explore the unknown, learning what it truly means to believe and belong.
Will they find the missing snowflakes and bring celebration back to WINTER?
This captivating performance blends dance, music and magical storytelling to create an enchanting experience for children and families. It’s a perfect opportunity to coorie-in - snuggle close and share in the warmth of a tale that celebrates wonder, togetherness, and the magic of the season.
ONE TOUCH THEATRE, EDEN COURT, INVERNESS
Saturday 12th – Thursday 24th December 2026
Running Time | 50 minutes (no interval)
Recommended for under 7s, ideal age range 3-7yrs, but suitable for all ages.
CREDITS
Conceived & directed by Christine Devaney
Devised with the company (Alex Henderson & Bethany Edwards) and performed by Bethany Edwards & Sky Su (Eden Court 2026)
Composer Luke Sutherland | Production Designer Karen Tennent | Lighting Designer Simon Hayes | Costume Designer Alison Brown | Access Consultant Matthew Rawcliffe | Wardrobe Assistant | Joanna (Youqiao) Huang & Emma Renhard | Voice Consultant David Paul Jones | Production Manager SNC Productions | Stage Manager Francesca Fenech
Produced by Curious Seed
Executive Producer Vicky Rutherford-O’Leary | Administrative Producer Leigh Robieson–Cleaver
Production images James Murison Photography
Trailer Glen Cairns Productions
THANK YOU
Ben Torrie, Susan Whyte, Claire Moir, Karen Munro, Coleen Matheson and the whole team at Aberdeen Performing Arts | Pupils and teachers at Corstorphine Primary School, Edinburgh | Children and staff at Waterfront Nursery, Edinburgh | Lyra’s SCAMPS, Edinburgh | Primary 1 pupils and teachers at Hanover Street Primary School, Aberdeen | Tanya McLaughlin | James Preston, Sulie Wood, Jo Sharp and the whole team at Lyra, Edinburgh | Andy Howie & the team at The Lemon Tree | Liam Boucher and Erskine Stewart Melville School | Citymoves Dance Agency | Craig Fleming | Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling | Yvonne Buskie | Catherine Wheels Theatre Company | Dav Bernard (Lighting Design 2025) | Grahame Coyle