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Izzie Winter as Toft in Moominvalley in November

Musical Theatre
Actor

REVIEWS

“Izzie Winter captivates as Toft, stealing the show as the young observer whose longing for family forms the show’s emotional core. Winters’ performance is particularly striking, revealing both vulnerability and strength through a remarkable vocal range.”
★★★★ Broadway World

“The cast are unanimously terrific, but Izzie Winter’s vocals and Martin Callaghan’s… are the standouts”
★★★★ Mickey Jo Theatre

“Orphaned Toft… in the capable hands of Izzie Winter. Winter showcases a clear, expressive voice, the first and last we hear on Hoeglund’s score, and the sense of childlike wonderment and coming-of-age realisation that they bring to the role is continually powerful, culminating in a hopeful and exhilarating final number.”
★★★★ All That Dazzles

“Izzie Winter’s characterisation of this perpetual child captures the nervous caution with which everything is approached when it is all so new… It is no mean feat for a young solo performer to so successfully close a show alone on stage.”
★★★★ Musical Theatre Review

“The singing is first class and I can’t remember a better musical theatre ensemble on a pub theatre stage… As Toft, Izzie Winter is all eyes and ‘looks to camera’ exhibiting the loneliness of a lost soul. They also have a wonderful singing voice.”
★★★★ London Pub Theatres

“The cast is incredibly vocally strong and full of variety, which gives this show a beating heart”
★★★★★ Adventures in Theatreland

“The stand-out song from the show was the final ‘I Can see Them’ sung by Toft, played by Izzie Winter. The power of Winter’s belting voice in this final track provided an impressive end”
★★★ The Live Review

“Toft, played by Izzie Winter with poignant innocence and determination”
★★★.5 The Reviews Hub

“Committed performances from the actors… They are all fine singers and good physical actors; and the pace of the production never lets up.”
★★★ The Spy in the Stalls 

“There are some fantastic songs which involve the whole cast, all of whom have voices that you could imagine hearing in a West End musical, and Winter and Quinn have two standout solo numbers.”
★★★ Everything Theatre

“…subtly but unashamedly strange and whimsical. It deliberately eschews traditional narrative structure, instead focusing on mood and atmosphere. If you’re willing to engage with it with an open mind, you might find it to be beautiful and moving.”
★★★★ North West End 

 

Thrilled for IZZIE WINTER, who joins the cast of Moominvalley in November

We’re thrilled to share that Izzie Winter has been announced as part of the cast of Moominvalley in November, a brand-new musical adaptation of Tove Jansson’s final Moomin novel, playing Upstairs at the Gatehouse from 23 October to 16 November 2025.

Set during the last days of autumn, this poignant yet uplifting tale follows six characters – each at a crossroads in their lives – who journey to Moominvalley in search of belonging. Izzie will play Toft, a mysterious orphan eager to meet the Moomins.

The cast also features Jane Quinn as Fillyjonk, Matthew Heywood as Snufkin, Stuart Simons as Hemulen, Martin Callaghan as Grandpa Grumble, and Abigail Yeo as Mymble.

With book, music and lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund and direction by Amanda Noar, the production brings together a stellar creative team including set and costume designer Lu Herbert, lighting designer Chris McDonnell, and orchestrator Jen Green.

For more details and to book, visit:
Upstairs at the Gatehouuse – Moominvalley in November

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