Hansel and Gretel will be staged at the Globe Theatre this festive season.
Presenting an enchanting adaptation of Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s epic take on the classic fairy tale, the new stage production runs from 8 December 2023 – 7 January 2024. Book tickets now here.
This delightful spectacle, directed by Nick Bagnall, weaves together elements of music, magic, songs, and a dash of hope, making it an ideal experience for audiences aged 5 and above.
The cast of Hansel and Gretel comprises Annette Badland, Ned Costello, Ayesha Dharker, Kate Donnachie, Chaya Gupta, Rachel-Leah Hosker, Beruce Khan and Lejaun Sheppard.
The boy’s name was Hansel. The girl’s name was Gretel.
The dad was a woodcutter. The mum was a bread maker.
In the rubble of their war-torn village, the woodcutting dad and the breadmaking mum decide that the only chance they have to give their children a safer life is to lead them – and leave them – in the woods. Left to fend for themselves, Hansel and Gretel’s plans to find their way home get side-tracked, quite literally, by a trail of treats too good to resist and a strange old lady with a plan of her own…
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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre has teamed up with the renowned Great British Bake Off finalist, Steven Carter-Bailey, who has crafted an edible Globe Theatre reminiscent of the infamous gingerbread house from The Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel.
To complement this festive event, two interactive workshops designed for young participants and their accompanying adults will be available at the Globe. The Hansel and Gretel Drama and Music Workshop, tailored for 5–8-year-olds, will delve into The Brothers Grimm fairy tale, exploring its story, characters, and music through engaging activities led by a Globe practitioner.
For children aged 9-12, the Hansel and Gretel Spoken Word and Drama Workshop will encourage creativity through a fusion of creative writing and performance, immersing participants in the magical woodland world.
For more information and tickets, visit shakespearesglobe.com
