For Spring 2018, after its huge successes in 2017, Pop-Up Opera are reviving Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.
Continuing to challenge the way opera is traditionally performed, Pop-Up Opera will bring Humperdinck’s dark and atmospheric opera to unusual and unique spaces across the UK. Sung in German (with Pop-Up Opera’s signature ‘silent movie’ captions in English), the wonderful combination of music and drama brings the exciting relationships between characters to life.Brother and sister Hansel and Gretel are drawn into the idyllic yet dangerous world of the forest, where they encounter the Sandman, the Dew Fairy and, most frightening of all, the Witch. In the dizzying excitement of the Witch’s Ride and the serene beauty of the children’s evening prayer, Humperdinck’s music magically evokes the contrasting worlds of the story.
Director James Hurley comments, Hansel and Gretel is the perfect fairy tale opera experience, packed full of humour, suspense, and danger. It offers some unique theatrical challenges - how to create an enchanted forest, build a gingerbread house, or burn a witch! This production will conjure up an ingenious, fully-integrated scenic world, which stays true to Pop-Up’s immersive charm.
The cast conjure plenty of magic... mops become broomsticks or trees in the dark forest, strips of cardboard a songbird… a performance that leaves rival fringe companies in their icing-sugar dust. (Alexandra Coghlan, The Arts Desk)
VenueWinchester Science Centre and Planetarium
AddressTelegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire,
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Holiday Inn Winchester
In the picturesque Hampshire countryside, Holiday Inn Winchester offers free parking, an AA rosette restaurant, and stylish rooms with power showers and luxury toiletries. Winchester town centre is just 2 miles away..
No 5 Bridge Street
Less than 500 metres from Winchesters historic city centre, No 5 Bridge Street offers free Wi-Fi access throughout. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients are used to create the classic British dishes that are served in the restaurant..
The Cricketers Inn
The Cricketers is a traditional English pub and inn set in the charming village of Easton, in picturesque Hampshire. Less than 3 miles from Winchester, it offers modern rooms with en suite facilities..
South House
South House is located in Winchester, on the border of the scenic South Downs National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this holiday home. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and a balcony.
Hannah's
Located in Winchester, Hannahs features B&B accommodation with free WiFi available throughout, an outdoor terrace with seating area and a lounge with piano, exposed wooden beams and fireplace..
Wykeham Arms
This unique 18th-century inn is situated between Winchester Cathedral and the college, tucked away in the quietest corner of the city. The city-centre is a 5-minute walk away..
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