HIT SHOW RETURNING
AFTER last year’s successful tour, Opera Queensland’s production Hansel & Gretel will travel to Gold Coast schools.
This year’s Hansel & Gretel will feature a trio of young Queensland artists.
Soprano Irena Lysiuk will return as Gretel alongside new cast member mezzosoprano Bree Meara-Hendyas as her quick-witted brother Hansel.
Also new to the sweet production, in a dual role as the mean-spirited, shortsighted witch and gentle, caring father, is emerging talent Jonathan Hickey.
Hansel & Gretel is a collaboration with Brisbane’s boldest contemporary theatre company shake & stir, which weaves together a deft narrative and beautiful original music, and covers aspects of arts, music and English curriculums.
More than 8000 Queensland students will experience the magic of opera thanks to this energetic and contemporary take on the classic 200-year-old fairytale.
Opera Queensland’s head of learning, regional and community, Mark Taylor said after the resounding success of last year’s Hansel & Gretel, he couldn’t wait to take the production back on the road.
“Hansel & Gretel will welcome children and adults alike to a world of magic, fairies and sweets with an enchanting story,” Mr Taylor said.