For VO’s new production, in an abridged version to appeal to younger audiences, the master artisans of Old Trout Puppet workshop have created an enchanting fairy-tale world of visual surprises.
Date/Time: Dec 11 2016, 2:00 pm to 4:20 pm
Vancouver, Vancouver PlayhouseCost: $25.00
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VO commissioned a charming new reduced orchestration to suit the intimate Vancouver Playhouse.
Conductor: Alexander Prior
Director: Brenna Corner
Sets and Puppets: Old Trout Puppet Workshop
New reduced orchestration: Anatoly Korolyov
Cast
Hansel: Pascale Spinney (Mezzo-Sporano)
Gretel: Taylor Pardell (Soprano)
Gertrude (mother): Leah Giselle Field (Mezzo-Soprano)
Peter (father): Peter Monaghan (Bass-Baritone)
Sandman: Vanessa Oude?Reimerink (Soprano)
Dew Fairy: Vanessa Oude?Reimerink(Soprano)
The Witch: Ryan Downey (Tenor)
Puppeteers: Lenard Stanga, Viktor Lukawski
About Hansel and Gretel
Long ago, in a fairy-tale house, two children find themselves on a magical adventure. Lost in the woods and pursued by a witch, Hansel and Gretel must use all their wits and trickery to avoid a terrible fate. Astonishing puppets and playful surprises abound in this family-friendly treat. Engelbert Humperdinck's dramatic score will thrill seasoned opera-goers and charm new audiences with familiar tunes that beautifully evoke the forest setting and the opera's colourful characters and creatures. A youthful cast brings fresh energy and superb talent to this delightful holiday production.
Opera Zoo
Calling all kids! Our pre-show Interactive Opera Stations are unique opportunities for young opera-goers to engage with opera professionals by drawing, playing theatre games, dressing up, and, of course, singing! Our pre-show stations will be available free of charge to all ticket-holders in the lobby of the Playhouse one hour prior to the Hansel and Gretel Matinees on November 27th and December 11th.
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