
Hansel & Gretel
Royal New Zealand Ballet
World Premiere
2019 | Wellington Opera House
Choreographer Loughlan Prior
Composer Claire Cowan
Designer Kate Hawley Lighting Design Jon Buswell
Digital animation POW Studios Limited
Images Celia Walmsley, Stephen A'Court
Video Jeremy Brick
Programme Notes:
Follow the breadcrumbs and venture in to the dark, fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet. Inspired by the old-fashioned magic of silent movies and music hall vaudeville, this ballet will transport you to a magical world with large-scale cinematic effects, world premiere choreography by Loughlan Prior and a specially commissioned score by Claire Cowan. This major premiere brings together many of New Zealand’s creative talents to tell a timeless tale for audiences young and old.
"Hansel and Gretel is a wonderful production with imaginative choreography and a creative team at the top of their game." - Lyne Pringle, The Dominion Post
"From the moment it opens, Hansel & Gretel is a rich and delightful production. Prior has worked deliberately to utilise every available production element to conjure a world that the audience are invited into." - Brigitte Knight, Theatre Scenes
"Hansel & Gretel is a true return to form for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and its best holiday-season family ballet in years" - Jack Yan, Lucire