Engelbert Humperdinck's

Hansel and Gretel

Regent’s Park Theatre and English National Opera present Hansel and Gretel

Following last season’s The Turn of the Screw, we are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre with Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.

In the unique environment of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, experience the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale anew in this operatic retelling by Engelbert Humperdinck.

Rising star Ben Glassberg conducts members of the ENO Orchestra, with direction by Open Air Theatre Artistic director Timothy Sheader, who also directed last season’s The Turn of the Screw. Design is by Olivier Award-winner Peter McKintosh, with movement direction by Lizzi Gee.

The cast includes former ENO Harewood Artist Duncan Rock, sharing the role of Father with Ben McAteer, with Gweneth Ann Rand and Rosie Aldridge singing Mother. Rachel Kelly and Heather Lowe share the role of Hansel, both making their ENO debuts, while Susanna Hurrell and Elizabeth Karani share the role of Gretel.

Translation by David Pountney
Orchestral reduction by Derek J Clark

Members’ events

ENO Supporters’ Evening | Book now >>
Tuesday 18 June
Tickets £35

Members can join us for a pre-show tour of the set, pre-show and interval drinks reception with canapés, plus a post-show reception with the cast and crew.

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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

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B £48 £50
C £36.50 £36.50
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Preview dates: Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June (20:00)

Early Bird previews: £5 off all Standard Prices, excluding Price Band D, if you book and pay by Tuesday 30 April 2019

Standard previews: £2 off all Standard Prices (including Price Band D during the Early Bird period)

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Age suitability

Whilst suitable for family audiences, as a sung-through opera it is most likely to be of interest to those aged 9 and over. The production is sung in English, and further information and synopsis can be found by searching online for ‘Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck’. It remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian in advance of purchase to make their own judgement as to the suitability of the show for their own child.

 

Synopsis Read the Synopsis for Hansel and Gretel in our Discover Opera section ›

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ENO Hansel and Gretel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: Rachel Kelly and Susanna Hurrell as Hansel and Gretel and Company, (c) Johan Persson.

ENO Hansel and Gretel: production gallery

Photo Gallery
Female opera singers rehearsing

Hansel and Gretel: behind the scenes

Photo Gallery

Creative Team

Ben Glassberg

Conductor

Timothy Sheader

Director

David Pountney

Translation

Derek J Clark

Orchestral Reduction

Peter McKintosh

Designer

Lizzi Gee

Movement Director

Oliver Fenwick

Lighting Designer

Nick Lidster for Autograph

Sound Designer

Cast

Rachel Kelly

Hansel

15, 17, 19, 20 (eve), 22 (mat)

Heather Lowe

Hansel

14, 18, 20 (mat), 21, 22 (eve)

Susanna Hurrell

Gretel

15, 17, 19, 20 (eve), 22 (mat)

Elizabeth Karani

Gretel

14, 18, 20 (mat), 21, 22 (eve)

Rosie Aldridge

Mother

15, 17, 19, 20 (eve), 22 (mat)

Gweneth Ann Rand

Mother

14, 18, 20 (mat), 21, 22 (eve)

Duncan Rock

Father

15, 17, 19, 20 (eve), 22 (mat)

Ben McAteer

Father

14, 18, 20 (mat), 21, 22 (eve)

Alasdair Elliott

Witch

15, 17, 19, 20 (eve), 22 (mat)

John Findon

Witch

14, 18, 20 (mat), 21, 22 (eve)

Gillian Keith

Sandman

All performances

He Wu

Dew Fairy

All performances
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