Hansel and Gretel 24/25
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hansel and Gretel, as a new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage transforms the Globe Theatre with poetry, songs and hope this winter.
Featured in Evening Standard’s 2023 Best Children’s Shows to Book at Christmas.
When Hansel and Gretel’s parents decide their only option to give their children a better life is to abandon them in the woods, the children must fend for themselves.
‘A road made of bits of bread, says she? Yes, a road, and a road we can eat – follow me!’
Hansel and Gretel’s attempt to get home soon gets side-tracked – quite literally – by a trail of treats too good to resist and a seemingly-sweet stranger with a plan of her own…
Returning with a new recipe of music, mayhem and festive magic, this is a delicious treat for everyone aged 5+ directed by Nick Bagnall (Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Globe).
‘It might be cold when the north wind blows,
frost might nibble your fingers and toes,
but the heart ignites,
the heart ignites.’
Content guidance: This modern retelling of the classic fairy tale contains references to conflict, war and grief.
Allergy guidance: This performance uses inflatable props containing latex products, which will pass through the audience.
Please contact the ticketing team on 020 7401 9919 or [email protected] if you would like further details.
DETAILS
TICKETS
Peak performances
Galleries (Seating) £55-£20
Standing £10, £5
Off-peak performances
Galleries (Seating) £42-£20
Standing £10, £5
Half-price seated tickets for under-18s are available for all performances.
This event is on-site in the Globe Theatre
Running time Approximately 60 minutes (subject to change)
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Part of Festive Events
Photographer: Elise Humphrey
Art Direction: John Overeem
Cake: Steven Carter-Bailey
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THE COMPANY
Associate Director
Cory Hippolyte
Co-Composer / Orchestrator
Magnus Mehta
Co-Composer / Songwriter
Patrick Pearson
Co-Designer
William Fricker
Designer
Rae Smith
Director
Nick Bagnall
Movement Director
Chi-San Howard
Voice
Liz Flint
Writer
Simon Armitage
Musical Director / Percussion
Magnus Mehta
Saxophone / Clarinet
Tamar Osborn
Trumpet
Yelfris Valdés
Tuba
Hanna Mbuya
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Donate a book this Christmas
As an education charity, we believe in the power of storytelling and reading but for many, buying a book is an unaffordable luxury. This is why we’re proud to partner with local charity HomeStart Southwark for the second year to give young children the opportunity to discover that magic for themselves this Christmas.
If you can, we are asking you to bring a book for a young child (0–5 years) when you attend a show or event at the Globe between 29 November and 16 December and leave it underneath our tree in the Main Foyer to be donated by HomeStart to families in need over the festive period.
HomeStart Southwark are a local charity that trains volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to families with children under the age of five who are experiencing a range of challenges. To find out more, or to volunteer with HomeStart, visit their website.
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Assisted Performances for Hansel and Gretel 24/25
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Show dates & times
Saturday 21st December
2:30 PMDates & Tickets
Hansel and Gretel 24/25
Globe TheatreOff-peak | There will be pre and post-show photography and filming.
Off-peak | This performance will be photographed and filmed.