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balletLORENT's Hansel & Gretel and the Witch - Northern Stage

29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Barras Bridge

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Following the success of their fairytale trilogy - Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White - balletLORENT returns with a magical new production for ages 5+.This fresh take on the classic tale combines imaginative visual storytelling with words by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.Featuring nine professional dancers alongside members of balletLORENT's 7-12 Youth Academy, Hansel & Gretel and the Witch is full of energy, wonder, and theatrical delight. From a sugar glass house in the woods, to an "all you can eat" merry go round, a regenerating witch and a supporting cast of giant chickens, expect the unexpected as balletLORENT's creative team add spellbinding new flourishes to this favourite fairytale.

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