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... Sung in English. Co-production with Lyric Opera of Chicago. Running time approx 3hrs 05mins.

Cast/Performers

Anna Burford (Hansel), Linda Kitchen (Gretel), Peter Hoare (The Witch), Anne-Marie Owens (The Mother), David Kempster (Peter), Anna Ryberg (The Sandman / Dew Fairy)

Creatives/Company

Music: Humperdink
Lyrics: Adelheid Wette
Corporate Sponsor: Coutts
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Alexander Polianichko
Director(s): Richard Jones, Annilese Miskimmon (revival director), Linda Dobell (assistant)
Design: John Macfarlane
Lighting: Jennifer Tipton
Choreographer: Linda Dobell