When does the performance of Hansel and Gretel take place?

The performance begins on Saturday, January 2, 2027, at 6:00 PM and is expected to end at 8:15 PM.

Where will Hansel and Gretel be performed?

The opera can be seen at the Great House of the Theater Duisburg at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

How long does the opera last?

The performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including an intermission.

In what language will it be sung?

Hansel and Gretel will be performed in German with surtitles.

What age is the opera suitable for?

The performance is recommended for children aged 6 years and older.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available depending on the seat for as low as 15 Euros. Other price levels go up to 60 Euros.

Hansel and Gretel at the Theater Duisburg: Fairy Tale Opera Between Forest Magic and Great Music

Name: Hansel and Gretel
Start: 2027-01-02T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-02T20:15:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

Hansel and Gretel: Magical Opera Magic at the Theater Duisburg

When the first notes sound on January 2, 2027, in the Great House of the Theater Duisburg, a fantastical stage space opens up between childlike playfulness, dark forest, and late romantic sonic magic. Engelbert Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel combines a generational fairy tale with great orchestral richness and a production that has been part of the popular repertoire of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein for years.

From Joyful Play to Twilight

Hansel and Gretel prefer to escape household chores by playing. After a quarrel with their mother, their path leads into the forest, where the adventure quickly turns into a threatening search for orientation. Amid evening blessings, mysterious shadows, and encounters with the witch, an opera unfolds that gains its tension from the interplay of familial closeness, magical enchantment, and existential danger.

Humperdinck's Sound World Between Warmth and Horror

Humperdinck's music makes the fairy-tale forest glow. Catchy melodies meet late romantic orchestral colors that atmospherically condense the stage action. The famous evening blessing grants a moment of intimate tranquility to the plot, while the musical dramaturgy increasingly portrays the forest as a mysterious and dangerous counterpart.

Experienced Production, Strong Stage Art

The production by Andreas Meyer-Hanno, newly staged by Esther Mertel, relies on the clear imagery of the fairy tale play. The set design by Gerda Zientek and the costumes by Inge Diettrich create the visual framework for an opera in which children's choir, soloists, and the Duisburg Philharmonic come together for a vibrant stage experience. The musical direction is taken by Katharina Müllner.

An Opera Evening for the Whole Family

The performance will be presented in German with surtitles and is aimed at an audience aged six and older. With a duration of approximately two hours and 15 minutes including an intermission, the evening offers space for excitement, music, and a fairy-tale theater atmosphere. The performance on January 2, 2027, will also be offered with audio description.

Conclusion: Experience the Fairy Tale Forest, Music, and Courage Live

Hansel and Gretel combines familiar fairy-tale motifs with great operatic art. Families, opera newcomers, and experienced theatergoers can expect a sensory stage experience with vibrant sound colors, precise dramaturgy, and a story about sibling love, courage, and solidarity. Those who want to experience Humperdinck's fairy tale opera live will find a charming start to the new year at the Theater Duisburg.