The perfect winter treat for the whole family. Join Hansel and Gretel on their fantastic journey through the magic forest, where sweets come to life and a beautiful woman is not all she seems… Read more …
Humorous and exciting, bright and enchanting this is a must see for the Christmas season and will get you into the feeling of cold nights and warm lights.
Strong choreography, beautiful costumes, wit, charm and a happy ending, all driven by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra’s smooth delivery of Humperdinck’s gorgeous score.
Magic, humour, a frisson of scariness, a celebration of food and a happy ending: Hansel & Gretel, choreographed by Christopher Hampson, is perfect for a Christmas family outing.
Brothers Grimm classic gets a lavish treatment by Scottish Ballet.
With wonderful dancing and great set and costume design, this is a real festive treat to end the old year with, or indeed (if you catch it later), begin the new one with.
Hansel & Gretel will have you completely transfixed from start to finish, crackling with vibrancy, dynamic movement and bewitching performances.
A delicious family treat – and the witch is the cherry on top.
Dance preview: Scottish Ballet's Hansel & Gretel
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Saturday December 10, 2016, until Saturday December 31, 2016. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Thursday January 5, 2017, until Saturday January 14, 2017. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Wednesday January 18, 2017, until Saturday January 21, 2017. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Wednesday January 25, 2017, until Saturday January 28, 2017. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
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