 Event |
Hansel and Gretel
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| Venue |
The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand |
| First Date |
29 June 2008 |
| Last Date |
13 August 2008 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Loosely based on the story by the Brothers Grimm. Two children are sent to pick berries in the forest. As night falls, they lose their ay and stumble across a beguiling candy house. The evil witch who resides there imprisons Hansel in a cage and fattens him up.But quick-thinking Gretel tricks the witch into her own oven and saves the day. The parents arrive, chastened and relieved. All is well, but the children and parents alike have learned a valuable lesson about the evil lurking in our midst. Director Michael Hurst calls his interpretation 'fairytale opera with a kick'. |
| Description Source |
Brochure |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Opera
Fairy Tale
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Germany
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| Further Information |
Sung in English. Accompanied by 16-piece orchestra - players from either Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra or Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. 15-centre nationwide tour, from Kerikeri to Invercargill - 15 cities in total. Includes North Shore - Bruce Mason Centre (3 & 5 July), Manukau TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre (7 July) Wanganui - Royal Wanganui Opera House (9 July), Wellington Opera House
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
195804 |
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