Scottish Ballet's Hansel & Gretel

Event Description

SCOTTISH BALLET
Hansel & Gretel

Choreography: Christopher Hampson
Music: Engelbert Humperdinck, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra

Unwrap a tasty new Christmas treat next year with the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s fantastical Hansel & Gretel.

Scottish Ballet is excited to unveil Artistic Director Christopher Hampson’s first full length ballet for the Company.

This brand new Hansel & Gretel takes creative twists and turns inspired by the Grimm Brother’s famous fairy tale – and the stories and imagination of the people of Scotland.

Meet Hansel, Gretel and a bewitching ballerina who is not at all as she seems.

Deliciously surreal, mouth-wateringly inventive and with more than a sprinkle of festive magic - do you dare to go down to the woods next winter on an enchanted journey with Scotland’s national dance company?

Get Closer:

Ballet Café
Wed 15 May at 7pm - running time 2 hours

Join us for an enjoyable beginners’ ballet class before relaxing with refreshments and listening to behind the scenes tales from Highland Fling.  Tickets £10. Call Box Office to book.

Free Pre-show Talks
Thu 16 Jan at 6.30pm – focus on dance - running time 30 minutes
Fri 17 Jan at 6.30pm – focus on music - running time 30 minutes

Hear about the making of Hansel & Gretel direct from members of Scottish Ballet’s Artistic and Music staff. These fascinating free half-hour talks are the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat. Call Box Office to book.

Family Insight(age 6+)
Sat 18 Jan at 11am - running time 1 hour 30 minutes
Discover the inspiration behind the choreography, music and designs of Hansel & Gretel and watch the Company taking class on stage. Tickets £5.50/£3.50 concession.  Call Box Office to book.

Audio Described Performance
Sat 18 Jan at 2pm, preceded by a touch tour at 12.30pm