balletLORENT's Snow White heads to Lowry for Valentines Day
Creative collaborators include Dr Who composer Murray Gold, designers Nasir Mazhar (Lady Gaga) and Libby El-Alfy (Game of Thrones) and former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy
A legendary northern dance company will return to Salford this year for the first time since 2021.
balletLORENT's dance theatre version of Snow White (awarded four-stars by both The Times & the Guardian) is coming to Lowry for two performances on Saturday 14 February 2026.
An enchanting and centuries old fairy tale, Snow White is retold for modern audiences in the distinctive voice of former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy. However, it still retains all the well-loved elements of the original Brothers Grimm yarn, from a magic mirror to a poisoned apple, a jealous mother and a smitten prince.
One of balletLORENT's trademarks is the clever use of narration to help audiences of all ages engage with the power of dance. And so audiences aged 5+ can enjoy this heartfelt story of youth and ageing, betrayal, jealousy and friendship.
The show features an 'all ages' cast of 20. Whilst balletLORENT regular Caroline Reece, aged 62, plays the wicked queen, a 10-strong fresh young community cast from Salford's Summerville Primary School, appear in two scenes. All are aged between six and eight.
Though most will be making their stage debut at Lowry, the pupils will not be leaving their studies behind to go on the road. balletLORENT will find and work with a new young cast in each location.
Choreography is by balletLORENT artistic director Liv Lorent, costumes by Lady Gaga and Madonna designer Nasir Mazhar and Libby El-Alfy (Game of Thrones) and music by Dr Who composer Murray Gold.
The show is a significant reworking of balletLORENT's 2015/16 Snow White, which delighted audiences and received glowing reviews.
Newcastle-based balletLORENT celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2023. The company's last visit to Lowry was with The Lost Happy Endings in 2021.
Liv Lorent said: "Snow White offers a rich and visually stunning experience for all ages, blending powerful storytelling with beautiful choreography and original music.
"We look forward to welcoming audiences to Salford, whether you’re seeing us for the first time or coming back for more."
balletLORENT's Snow White is at Lowry, Salford on Saturday 14th February 11am and 3.30pm
Tickets from £12 thelowry.com