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  • Venue Royal Opera House, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 7 January 2025
  • Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 5+

Book Hansel and Gretel Opera Tickets at the Royal Opera House

A much-loved treat for all the family, Hansel and Gretel returns to the Royal Opera House this Christmas.

Sung in English, this family opera is Antony McDonald’s exquisite production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairytale masterpiece.

Starring Kate Lindsey and Heidi Stober as Hansel and Gretel, this enchanting opera, based on the iconic Brothers Grimm fairytale, is perfect for families and operatic newcomers alike.

Hansel and Gretel is playing at the Royal Opera House in London from 16 December 2023 to 7 January 2024.

Book your tickets today for an unforgettable festive experience.

Sent into the woods to look for strawberries, the hungry Hansel and Gretel are about to embark on a fantastic adventure. As they fall asleep, a fairy-tale world comes to life around them. But the mysterious forest is not always safe for children, and little do they know, something darkly delicious awaits them when they wake… They can’t believe their luck when they come across an edible house made of chocolate – but their host, a witch in disguise, has an insatiable appetite – for young children! Brother and sister must use all their cunning if they are to survive – and break the charm that has captured many children before them.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera?

Starring Kate Lindsey as Hansel  and Heidi Stober as Gretel.

Who are the creative team of Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera?

Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, Libretto by Adelheid Wette

Directed by Antony McDonald, Conductor Giedrė Šlekytė

Designed by Antony McDonald; Lighting designer Lucy Carter; Movement Director Lucy Burge; Translation by Kelley Rourke.

Important Notes

Language: Sung in English with English surtitles. Captions and translations in English will be displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.

Venue Information

Royal Opera House , Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

Nearest Tube or Train: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (Piccadilly line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 176, 188, 501(southbound only), 505, 521, X68 all go to the Aldwych.

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Critics' reviews of Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera

★★★★ "A treat.. an introduction to the world of opera that’s by turns sweet and shiver-inducing" – TimeOut

★★★★ The Stage

★★★★ The Express

Frequently Asked Questions

Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera is playing at the Royal Opera House in London
The running time of Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera is 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera are: 5+
Yes, Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera has matinee performances on the following days: Sunday
No, sorry, Hansel and Gretel - The Royal Opera has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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