We follow the adventures of a young boy and girl. The children have been abandoned in the dark forest by their selfish parents. Hungry and cold, the unfortunate brother and sister meet a very welcoming old woman, who turns out to be a wicked witch. Despite all odds, together they find the strength to overcome the challenge that they face. They discover all kind of treasures, fill their pockets and finally find their way back home. This beloved story is packed with delightful surprises and details. Suitable for anyone aged 6 and above. Duration: 70 minutes

"From this time on all their sorrows were gone
And together, they lived happily on and on
The fairytale is coming to an end,
With the sound of this little song

Great it was to be with you
Together with courage and with strength
And the witch is up the flue
Burnt and gone forever!

Hurray, hey, hey, hey,
We burnt the witch all up,
And good has overcome
the evil, la, la, la, la, la, la..."
(Hansel & Gretel final song)

Premiere: Losone (Ticino, Switzerland), 16 April 2001
Author: Based on the version by the Brothers Grimm, from an ancient oral tradition
Adaptation for Theatre: Nicole & Martin
Performance: Nicole und Martin Gubler-Schranz
Birds, song, music: Nathan Robinson, Celia Vickers, Johanna Sudbrack, Taeke Kelling
Director: Dominique Saner
Choreography of artistic parts: Szilard Szekely
Costumes, artistic consultant: Maria Lehman-Wipplinger
Masks: Martin Gubler
Musical arrangements: Nicole Gubler-Schranz
Light design: Christophe Siegenthaler

Support
Lottery fund of the Swiss canton of Basel Land, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation, Oertli Foundation, Alexander Foundation, Migros Kulturprozent and Marie Bieri