The Snowman, Peacock Theatre, London
Peacock Theatre, London: My first encounter with Raymond Briggs' enchanting story was the animated film in 1982. Three decades later, I am still captivated by its spell. Somewhere beneath the simplistic tale of a boy who builds a snowman that comes to life lie several strata of possible subtexts: the need for friendship (the boy is an only child), the elusive gift of creativity, the transitory nature of innocenc…