Hansel and Gretel
A Magical Opera Adventure
“Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house?”
Lost and hungry in the shadowy forest, Hansel and Gretel search desperately for a place to call home. Their fortunes change when they discover a dazzling house made of candy – and meet a peculiar woman who is far from as sweet as she appears. Can the clever siblings outsmart the wicked witch and find their way home?
Acclaimed director Elijah Moshinsky brings this timeless Grimms’ fairy tale to life with warmth, humour, and just the right touch of darkness. Audiences will be enchanted by surreal storybook settings, larger-than-life costumes, and familiar characters brought vividly to the stage.
An all-star Australian cast features Margaret Plummer and Stacey Alleaume as the resourceful Hansel and Gretel, with Jane Ede delightfully sinister as the witch. Tahu Matheson conducts Humperdinck’s magical score, rich with German folk melodies and lush orchestration. Performed in English, this production is a perfect introduction to opera for newcomers and a nostalgic delight for seasoned fans.
Presented by Opera Australia.
Suitable for all ages but note the length: 125 minutes, including 1 interval