Hansel and Gretel
A new version of Humperdincks well-known opera.
BNO creates a fantastical new version of Humperdinck ́s famous opera for five wonderful young singers, which will tour to small venues throughout Hordaland and Rogaland.
With all kinds of innovative visual effects and virtuosic piano accompaniment, expect an exciting evening as we follow Hansel and Gretel into a forest full of unexpected hazards, including a thoroughly spooky witch!
Video animation by Siren Halvorsen og Fredrik Rysjedal.
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Contributors
James Bonas
Director
Tom Paris
Set and costume designer
Elisabeth Gimmestad
Gretel
Rita Therese Ziem
Hansel
Halvor Festervoll Melien
Father
Ingunn Kilen
The mother and the witch
Hilde Annine Hasselberg
Jon Blund and Duggfe
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