Feathers In The Snow
by Philip Ridley

Name: Feathers In The Snow
Brand: Philip Ridley
SKU: 9781472515148
Rating: 3.57 (8 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

British Historical

What readers are saying

Readers generally find 'Feathers In The Snow' to be an interesting and engaging piece from Philip Ridley, particularly praised for its suitability for young actors. However, some feel that it lacks the depth and impact of his works targeted towards adults, suggesting it may resonate more with a younger audience.

Engaging story for young actorsLarge cast opportunitiesInteresting travel narrativeLacks depth for adult audiences

Synopsis

Beneath a sky full of stars a decision is made.

This decision sets off an astonishing chain of events.

And a journey involving a talking leopard, a greedy King, a magical bird, a tidal wave, a Sea Witch, a lost soldier, a devious dolphin, a war - and a trail of feathers in the snow .

Feathers in the Snow

, a family show by acclaimed playwright and children's author Philip Ridley, is an epic story of magic and migration.

Covering over five hundred years - and with a huge cast - it explores how stories give meaning to random events and of our constant need to find somewhere we call 'home'.

Feathers in the Snow reunites director David Mercatali with playwright Philip Ridley, following their collaboration in 2011 on Tender Napalm which was named one of the Guardian

, Observer and Time Out

's best shows of 2011.

ThemesDrama