Description
Hansel and Gretel
House:Ed 2010
Recommended for Years 4 - 6
Award-winning Danish theatre company, Gruppe 38 turns the tale of Hansel and Gretel upside down, without sparing the wicked old witch and the wondrous gingerbread house.
‘The penetrating gaze of Bodil Alling grips the audience…Her version of the tale is rich with unexpected detail and, in true European style, does not flinch from the nasty bits.’ The Herald, Edinburgh
‘Even if you’ve heard it a thousand times before, Gruppe 38’s performance still makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end.’ The Vancouver Sun, Canada
‘A testimony to elegant staging, where every detail has been calculated and revealed.’ The Advertiser, Australia
A young brother and sister are abandoned in a forest. They stumble upon a delicious gingerbread house that is owned by an evil witch who secretly wishes to eat them. Hansel and Gretel eventually escape and are reunited with their father. The tale of this abandoned brother and sister is about fighting against life’s difficulties and distinguishing between good and evil.
Accompanied by an onstage musician, the narrator seamlessly transitions between the characters and magically illustrates the tale using light and projections. This inventive reworking of the Grimm Brothers’ story is one of the most inspiring theatre events of the year.
Curriculum links: Creative Arts, English
Venue: The Studio
Dates: 11-18 August 2010
Duration: 40 minutes + Q&A
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