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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 family Christmas show - an enchanting and funny re-telling of the Grimms Brothers tale
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 2011 – Cambridge Junction
- Dec 2012 to Jan 2013 – Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol
- Feb 2013 – Key Theatre, Peterborough
- Dec 2013 – Mac, Birmingham & Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
- Autumn 2014 – Norwegian Tour, remounted by Riksteatret
- Dec 2023 – Cambridge Junction
- Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 – Tobacco factory Theatres, Bristol
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
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.
