Hansel and Gretel

Don't go down to the woods today.

About

Hansel and Gretel Don't go down to the woods today.

Adaptation of the story of Hansel and Gretel

Age suitability: 8+
Running time: 70 minutes

A word of warning: Do not go down to the woods today.

Deep in the dark and eerie forest, Hansel and Gretel have been abandoned by their cold-hearted stepmother and spineless father.

Trying to find their way home the children discover the sweetest of houses hiding the wickedest of witches.

Who could resist a fabulous feast of giant candy canes, luscious lollipops and sweet, spicy gingerbread? Surely no-one would mind if two hungry children had just one little nibble…

Catherine Wheels Theatre Company reinvents the classic fairytale as a spine-chilling promenade adventure. This unmissable version of Hansel and Gretel is based on the National Theatre of Scotland’s Home: East Lothian – winner of the 2006 Critics Awards for Best Show for Children and Young People and Best Design.

Creative Team

Director: Gill Robertson
Lighting Designer: Jeanine Davies
Designer: Karen Tennent
Sound Designer: Mark Sodergren
Composer: Steve Kettley
Costume Designer: Alison Brown

Production History


Number of performances to date: 155

Scotland 2007:
15th May 2007 - 2nd June 2007

Barbican Theatre 2008:
1st December 2008 - 29th December 2008

New Victory Theatre, New York 2009:
14th October 2009 - 1st November 2009