Hansel and Gretel for Schools and Families

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck

Stage Direction by Jane Davidson

For school group bookings, please contact fineartsmusic-festivals@unimelb.edu.au.

Presented by Master of Music (Opera Performance), Master of Production (Stage) and students of The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, this production will deliver a schools-focused, shortened performance of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera, Hänsel und Gretel, performed in English.

Enjoy the magical music of this fairytale in a dynamic and colourful production suited for children aged 8-14 years.

Credits:
Master of Music (Opera Performance), Master of Production Design (Stage) Students and students in The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Content Note:

Run time: This performance runs for 1 hour 15 minutes with no interval.

Keen for more? Enquire now about pre-show workshops delivered at your school with our Master of Music (Opera Performance) students fineartsmusic-festivals@unimelb.edu.au.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Union Theatre on Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building is wheelchair accessible via the Ground and 1st Floor lift. To read more about access services available at Union Theatre, please visit: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-life/campuses-and-facilities/arts-and-cultural-building

Hänsel und Gretel

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette
Reduced Orchestration by Jonathan Lyness
Stage Direction by Jane Davidson

Master of Music (Opera Performance), Master of Production (Stage) and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Orchestra Students present Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera, Hänsel und Gretel.

In the afternoons of 11 - 14 December, we are also presenting a shortened and more child-friendly rendition of this opera, Hansel and Gretel for Schools and Families, presented in English. For more information and tickets, visit this link.

Credits:
Master of Music (Opera Performance) and Master of Production Design (Stage) Students

Content Note: This performance contains mature themes and violent content.

Run time: This performance runs for 2 hours 30 minutes with two intervals.

ACCESSIBILITY

Union Theatre on Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building is wheelchair accessible via the Ground and 1st Floor lift. To read more about access services available at Union Theatre, please visit: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-life/campuses-and-facilities/arts-and-cultural-building