★★★★ 'An entrancing production ... fleet-footed, big-hearted and spellbindingly vivid' The Times
★★★★ 'An absolute delight ... Don't hesitate' Time Out
★★★★★ 'A wonderful, magical production, full of comedy, morality and inspiration' BroadwayWorld
★★★★★ 'Funny, hopeful and poignant ... the ideal Christmas tonic' Essential Surrey
★★★★★ 'A fantastic production to behold' The Artiscape
★★★★★ 'A masterpiece... as my 11-year-old grand-daughter said on the way out: “That’s the best show you have taken us to yet, grandpa.” Enough said' Musical Theatre Review
Follow Hansel and Gretel on a magical adventure through the most enchanting of forests and meet Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio and many other much-loved fairy-tale favourites in this festive new version of the Brothers Grimm's classic story.
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When young Hansel and Gretel are offered a trip to the city, little do they know of what awaits them in the forest and how the sweet old lady at the gingerbread house might control their fate... Battling magical beasts, enlisting a crew of fairy tale bandits and learning the secrets of their past, Hansel and Gretel must race to save their town from the Witch's Curse. And all in time for Christmas!
Brimming with humour and terrific songs, this spectacular new version of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale is brought to life by a talented cast of professional actors alongside members of the Rose Youth Theatre.
Running time: approx 2 hours including interval | Age recommendation: 5+
Main photo: Mark Douet | Design: feast creative
Audio Description: Sat 22 Dec, 1.30pm
Relaxed Performance: Thu 3 Jan, 1.30pm
Signed Performance: Sat 5 Jan, 1.30pm