The Red Shoes
Presented by Rep Studio 8, The Rep’s intensive training programme for emerging actors.
When an orphaned young woman is taken in by a wealthy family, she’s expected to keep her head down and her spirit quiet. But when she slips on a pair of dazzling red shoes, her world begins to spin and her hunger for life and freedom can no longer be contained.
Rep Studio 8 bring to life Nancy Harris’s bold, contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairy-tale of dance, desire and destruction.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Find out more about the rep rising 2026 festival
Priority Booking for Gold & Silver Rep Friends & Access Register opens:
Tue 18 Nov at 12 noon
Priority Booking for Bronze Rep Friends & 16 – 25 members opens:
Thu 20 Nov at 12 noon
Public Booking opens:
Fri 21 Nov at 12 noon
Venue
Presented by
Rep Studio 8
Based on the book by
Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by
Nancy Harris
Price
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Access Performances
All performances are captioned.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including an interval.
Age Guidance
10+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted into the auditorium.
Content Advice
Please note, this production contains themes of death and violence.
About Rep Studio 8
This new actor training programme will offer 8 performers from The Company the opportunity to take part in advanced actor training.
Throughout the programme, participants will work closely together in rehearsals, try out new techniques in fun and practical workshops, and receive personal guidance from experienced professionals. It’s a hands-on, supportive opportunity for performers to grow in confidence, stretch their abilities, and shine on stage.
