Vancouver Opera presents a new family friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring the enthralling larger-than-life puppet creations and costume design of world-famous Calgary-based Old Trout Puppet Workshop. The master artisans of Old Trout Puppet workshop have created an enchanting fairy-tale world of visual surprises for ages 6+.

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 & Gretel must use all their wits and trickery to avoid a terrible fate. Humperdinck’s familiar dramatic score, adapted for the intimate venue, 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 the stage. Conducted by the young British phenomenon Alexander Prior & Directed by Brenna Corner.