It’s 1901 in Isleham village, Cambridgeshire and Annabelle Howgego is the best ice-skater for miles around. Once a year, the watery Fens freeze smooth and white and the villagers prepare to race each other for prizes of bread and meat.

An exhilarating tale of courage, community and speedy-skating, The River Runner is a brand new show for all generations to enjoy together, telling the thrilling tale of a Victorian ice skater who uses her extraordinary skills to defeat her cruel landlord and set her village free.

Featuring a live original score of soaring folk tunes and ballads and inspired by accounts of female Fenland ice skaters in the early twentieth century, enjoy this adventure story for all generations exploring family, female sport and the rural experience.

Produced by Farnham Maltings in collaboration with Glimmer Theatre.

more about the companies

Glimmer is a theatre company telling compelling stories for audiences of all ages, particularly female-led tales of action and adventure, rediscovering secret histories of people whose input in our culture has been forgotten. Find out more on their website.

Farnham Maltings supports theatre-makers, producers and programmers to make their best work. We develop innovative and inspiring theatre that reflects our belief in the restorative power of the arts.