Details

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... New production. Semi-Staged. Sung in English

Cast/Performers

Peter Hoare (Witch), Christopher Purves (Father), Julianne Young (Hansel), Jeni Bern (Gretel), Sarah Pring (Gertrude)

Creatives/Company

Music: Humperdink
Lyrics: Adelheid Wette
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Director: John Fulljames
Translation: David Pountney
Design: Soutra Gilmour
Costume: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting: Bruno Poet