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Hansel & Gretel and the Witch
For everyonePremieres at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Performance Dates & Times:
Thursday 29 October – 6:00pm
Friday 30 October – 1:30pm & 7:00pm
Saturday 31 October – 1:30pm
Sunday 1 November – 1:30pm
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venue Northern Stage
location Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
Following the success of our fairytale trilogy — Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White — balletLORENT returns with a magical new production for audiences aged 5+.
This fresh take on the classic tale combines imaginative storytelling with striking visuals. Featuring nine professional dancers alongside a young community cast, Hansel & Gretel and the Witch is full of energy, wonder, and theatrical delight.
The production brings together an exceptional creative team. An original fairytale retold by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy is brought to life through the narration of acclaimed actress Gina McKee, while composer Murray Gold returns with an evocative new score. Set designer Mayou Trikerioti, lighting designer Malcolm Rippeth, and costume designer Nazir Mazhar create a richly imagined world under the direction and choreography of Liv Lorent.
Together, these long-standing balletLORENT collaborators have created a dark and sweet fairy tale that celebrates courage, imagination, and the enduring magic of storytelling.
Photos: Luke Waddington
Dancers: Berta Admetlla, Montaine Ponceau, Gavin Coward.
cast and collaborators
See all of our talented dancers and collaborators, who’ve made Hansel & Gretel and the Witch the spectacular production it is.
