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Hansel & Gretel and the Witch

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Premieres 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


Following the success of our fairytale trilogy — Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White — balletLORENT returns with a magical new production.


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 original fairytale, written for balletLORENT by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, brings wit, warmth, and timeless magic to the story.


Once again, the company collaborates with composer Murray Gold, set designer Mayou Trikerioti (lit by Malcolm Rippeth), and costume designer Nazir Mazhar, returning from Snow White with bold new designs.


Photo: Early imaginings of the world of Hansel and Gretel — set design ideas by Mayou Trikerioti

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venue Northern Stage

location Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH

date 29th October 2026

time 6:00 pm

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date 30th October 2026

time 1:30 pm

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date 30th October 2026

time 7:00 pm

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date 31st October 2026

time 1:30 pm

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date 1st November 2026

time 1:30 pm

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cast and collaborators

See all of our talented dancers and collaborators, who’ve made Hansel & Gretel and the Witch the spectacular production it is.

Berta Admetlla
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Carol Ann Duffy
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Cato Kendall-Muniesa
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Gavin Coward
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Malcolm Rippeth
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Mayou Trikerioti
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Montaine Ponceau
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Murray Gold
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Nasir Mazhar
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Natalie MacGillivray
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Toby Fitzgibbons
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Virginia Scudeletti
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