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An illustration of two young children, Hansel & Gretel, standing outside the front of a fairy tale cottage in a forest.

11 – 14 Dec

Hansel and Gretel for Schools and Families

Families and children can enjoy a schools-focused, shortened performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's 1893 opera, Hänsel und Gretel, performed in English by Master of Music (Opera Performance), Master of Production (Stage) and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Orchestra students from the University of Melbourne.

Enjoy the magical music of this fairy tale in a dynamic and colourful production suited for children aged 8-14 years.

This performance runs for 75-minutes with no interval.

Date	Times
Wed 11 Dec	11:00am - 12:30pm
Thu 12 Dec	11:00am - 12:30pm
Fri 13 Dec	11:00am - 12:30pm
Sat 14 Dec	11:00am - 12:30pm

Adult / general $15
Student / concession $10

Free for children under 14

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