We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Raymond Briggs, a London-born illustrator who is best known for his creation of The Snowman. Starting as a picture book in 1978, the overwhelmingly-successful heart-warming story of a young boy befriending a snowman was turned into a film in 1982. An essential part of many families’ Christmases, it was then followed up in 2012 with the release of the animated sequel The Snowman and The Snowdog. Both films are repeated annually and loved globally.
If you’re in London this Christmas, why not enjoy the magic of The Snowman at Cadogan Hall? The historic Chelsea venue is holding a special screening, accompanied by the Mozart Symphony Orchestra, on 22 December. Tickets are available to purchase now.
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