HANSEL AND GRETEL
Composer Engelbert Humperdinck
Librettist Adelheid Wette
Breadcrumbs.
Trickery.
Puppetry.
All ages eye candy.
This fresh take on the Grimms' classic enchants as Calgary cult favourite Old Trout Puppet Workshop brings handcrafted magic to Humperdinck’s beloved score. With Cantaré Children's Choir, beautiful music meets captivating puppetry to cast bigger spells than any digital effects.
Sat January 31, 2026 — 7:30 p.m.
Sun February 1 — 2:00 p.m. • NEW MATINEE!
Fri February 6 — 7:30 p.m.
50% off for ages 18 & under with promo code 4KIDS2526
All individual tickets include a 3.5% service fee
ARTISTS
Conductor - Jonathan Brandani
Stage Director - Brenna Corner
Cantaré Children’s Choir Founder and Artistic Director - Catherine Glaser-Climie
CAST
Hansel - Carolyn Sproule
Gretel - Simone Osborne
Witch - Claire Barnett-Jones
Featuring - The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Sung in English with English surtitles
Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Student Dress Rehearsal: January 29 at 7:00 p.m. More info is available here
Run time is approximately 2 hours, including one intermission
Seating is assigned. (View map)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Story Guide (available one month before opening night)
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Set & Projection Designer - Scott Reid
Costume Designer - Heather Moore