When it comes to the alchemy of live theatre, a great cast can act like the mythical Philosopher's Stone, and turn the base metal of a rather mediocre script into a sparkling seasonal show that keeps young audiences entertained.
Well, more or less. Given that the Rep has staged Stuart Paterson's powerful take on the Snow Queen more than once, the desire for a change is understandable. But this version by the usually reliable Mike Kenny is a poor choice and, frankly, Jemima Levick's bland direction and minimal design (Lisa Sangster) do little to improve it.
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