Feiernde Menschen vor dem fiktiven Johann Strauss Denkmal in Wien
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Hänsel und Gretel

A scene from the family opera Hansel and Gretel. A boy and a girl in night dress kneel in front of a table in a historic children's room, a Christmas tree on the right, the silhouette of a witch on a broom in the background on a screen
Wiener Staatsoper / Hänsel und Gretel @ Foto: Michael Poehn
A scene from the family opera Hansel and Gretel. A boy and a girl in night dress kneel in front of a table in a historic children's room, a Christmas tree on the right, the silhouette of a witch on a broom in the background on a screen

Oper von Engelbert Humperdinck

Fairy tale play in three pictures
Libretto: Adelheid Wette

Musical direction: Axel Kober
Stage director: Adrian Noble

The classic fairy tale of the siblings Hansel and Gretel, who get lost in the dark forest. Their adventures lead them to a tempting gingerbread house inhabited by an evil witch. The children are captured by the witch, but with courage and cunning they manage to outwit and defeat her. In the end, they find their way back home and are greeted by their relieved parents. The opera is full of magical moments, enchanting music and a timeless message about courage, solidarity and the victory of good over evil.

Venue

Vienna State Opera

Opernring 2
1010 Wien

Tickets & Info

Current Dates

  • Thu. 26 Dec 2024, 7 p.m.
  • Sat. 28 Dec 2024, 7:30 p.m.
  • Mon. 30 Dec 2024, 7:30 p.m.
  • Thu. 02 Jan 2025
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