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Event Series: Hansel & Gretel

Opera Australia: Hansel & Gretel

30 January 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEDT

Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat!
Deep in the dark woods, Hansel and Gretel are hungry and looking for home. Just when it all seems hopeless, they stumble upon a spun-sugar house and an eccentric woman, who’s not as sweet as she seems. Will the plucky siblings outwit the wicked witch?

This whimsical production is a classic from acclaimed director Elijah Moshinsky, with plenty of humour and heart to balance the dark undertones of the Grimms’ fairytale. Familiar characters roam a surreal storybook world, with larger-than-life sets and costumes by Mark Thompson. An all-star Australian cast features Margaret Plummer and Stacey Alleaume as the clever kids. Jane Ede is a delight in the role of the witch with Helen Sherman and Andrew Moran as the youngsters’ parents.

Details

Date:
30 January 2026
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
AEDT
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Venue

Sydney Opera House
Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
Phone:
02 9250 7111
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Organiser

Opera Australia
Phone:
02 9699 1099
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