Hansel and Gretel
A road made of bits of bread, says she? Yes, a road, and a road we can eat follow me!
Why see Hansel and Gretel?
A Theatrical Treat!
The Globe becomes a winter wonderland this Christmas as this glittering adaptation of Simon Armitage's reimagining of the classic folk tale returns for 2024. Join siblings Hansel and Gretel for a delicious adventure as they try to discover a way out of the forest, instead discovering the sweet-covered cottage of a kind old woman. But all is not as it seems, as the pair discover the dessert house is not the only thing on the menu!
Full of music, verse, song and sparkle, this exciting production will surely become a highlight of your festive season, so wrap up warm and prepare to be swept up by the timeless fairytale once more!
Reviews
Customer reviews
39 reviews, average rating: (1.5 Stars)
Leo
Fab version of old tale
Loved Simon Armitage take on this ….. really good fun with lovely actors, especially Hansel and Gretel. Loved the worm , cockroach, mouse and foxes too … and the Owl!!!! And Swan and swanny was hilarious !!! It was an alternative delight!! ... Read more
Carrie
I really loved this
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I thought this was fabulous. It was an innovative rewriting of the tale and wondrously realised.
I think being in the pit enhanced the production. We were gently guided to clear space for the action. We weren't unable to hear, perhaps that was proximity's favour.
I found it moving. Joyous, funny and sad at different times. There were magical moments. ... Read more
Collie
Fun filled alternative story
This is definitely a different take on the Grimm story. Good points lively interactive with audience participation. It’s deliberately grimy and raw and a bit rough around the edges. Could do better points, the narrator was lovely but very poor voice projection so could barely hear the words written by Simon Armitage such a shame as so much lost in the poor sound quality. To some extent that spoilt my viewing . Please use microphone. The voice just tailed off at times and nothing heard . I was in company and we all agreed spoilt the performance by sound quality. Sort that out and you would have a lively if quirky performance where the use of lovely words could be enjoyed. Is this a Globe thing ? ... Read more
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