SPECIAL NEW PERFORMANCES OF SCOTTISH BALLET’S WEE HANSEL & GRETEL
1-3 November 2018 (11am & 1.30pm daily)
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Scottish Ballet proudly presents this wee version of a big ballet at Theatre Royal, Glasgow
(1-3 November 2018). This specially adapted hour-long performance of Wee Hansel & Gretel is the perfect way for young children to discover the magic of ballet, and is recommended for wee ones aged 3-8.
Dancers from Scotland’s national dance company will perform this family favourite alongside students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s BA in Modern Ballet.
“This ballet is close to my heart, so I am delighted to share this special hour-long show with young children in Glasgow. It is full of dancing and storytelling, plucky characters and a happy ending – perfect for experiencing the magic of live performance.”
Scottish Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel was originally choreographed by CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson in 2013. It is a colourful interpretation ofthe Grimm Brothers’ famous fairy tale,set to the music of Engelbert Humperdinck.