HANSEL AND GRETEL
Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck
Librettist: Adelheid Wette
Breadcrumbs.
Trickery.
Puppetry.
Fall under the spell of a reimagined classic
Experience all ages eye candy, featuring the handcrafted wonder of Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Let beautiful music and the soaring voices of Cantaré Children’s Choir sweep you into an enchanted realm where imagination comes alive.
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—call 403-262-7286
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
Peter - Peter Barrett
Gertrude - Claire Barnett-Jones
Sandman/Sleep Fairy - Maria Milenic
Dewman, the Dew Fairy - Katelyn Bird
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, Costumes, and Puppet Design - Old Trout Puppet Workshop, provided by Kentucky Opera
Production originally designed for and created by Vancouver Opera