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Hansel and Gretel

A long time ago, in a country far, far away - somewhere cold, with pine trees...

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On tour now

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"Ingenious storytelling that keeps audiences of all ages enthralled…a must-see show to pop on your Christmas theatre list."

— Backstage Bristol

Our original Christmas show returns to Bristol Tobacco Factory! 28th Nov 2024 - 19th Jan 2025

In the middle of a snow covered forest sits a tiny cottage unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.  It’s roof is made of gingerbread, the door is made of boiled sweets and the windows of clear sugar glaze, but what’s inside…? Step into the forest with us and find out!

Our ensemble cast of five actor/musicians adapt this classic fairytale with a blend of original live music, puppetry and storytelling. This show is a lovely mix of music, magic and joy, which we can’t wait to share with families.

You can read the fantastic reviews from our Christmas run at The Bristol Tobacco Factory here.

Previous tours

  • Dec 2011Cambridge Junction
  • Dec 2012 to Jan 2013Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
  • Feb 2013Key Theatre, Peterborough 
  • Dec 2013Mac, Birmingham & Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
  • Autumn 2014Norwegian Tour, remounted by Riksteatret
  • Dec 2023Cambridge Junction

Suitable for ages 5+

Produced by Hansel and Gretel 2012 was created in co-production with the Tobacco Factory Theatre. Original co-production with Cambridge Junction (2011), developed at Battersea Arts Centre

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Press

“full of delights, emotion and social commentary” – Cambridge Independent

Moving, touching, absurd, silly, hilarious, knowing, witty, it is at times self-referential, caring not a fig for conventions, fourth walls or any kind of wall, the show has that magical power to pull us into its own little world.” **** – Stage Talk Magazine

“The perfect family-friendly Christmas Show to add to your Festive schedules…We walked away with aching jaws from laughter, and huge grins from a great show that’s put us in the festive spirit!” ***** – City Girl Network

“A Christmas banger of a show!” – Bristol 24/7

Credits

Cast  Martin Bonger, Joey Hickman, Stefanie Mueller, Abayomi Oniyide, and Samantha Sutherland

Director Alex Byrne

Assistant Director Megan Vaughan-Thomas

Lighting Designer Trui Malten

Production Designer Stefanie Mueller

Composer Elliot Davis

Musical Director Joey Hickman

Sound Designer Greg Hall

Movement Director Kasia Zaremba-Byrne

Story Consultant Rina Vergano

Producer Ruth Carter-Moore

Stage & Production Manager Niamh Percy

Production Consultant Ash Day

Understudy Cover Jesse Meadows and Jack Orozco-Morrison

Scenic Artists Leah Fletcher & Jonathan Holbrook

Previous Cast Unai Lopez de Armentia, Rew Lowe, Mia Hawk, Elliot Davis, David Osmond

Photo Credits Claire Haigh and Craig Fuller

Musical collaboration by the cast.

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