Hansel and Gretel
T1606279388
When their Mother sends Hansel and Gretel out of the house to look for food, the children quickly find themselves lost in the depths of a dark forest. Finally, almost starving, they find a house made of bread, cakes and sweets. No one's about; in their relief they begin to eat. However, the house is inhabited by a Witch, who hunts children to turn into gingerbread. She captures Hansel and Gretel, and begins to fatten them up, ready for the oven...
Archive :: production:T1606279388, opera or operetta:S1949, venue:V848
Production details
A chamber version adapted from the original by David Seaman. Performed by members of the chorus and orchestra of Welsh National Opera.