Gretel’s life is turned upside down when her new brother Hansel arrives. He gets all the attention, the cuddles and the kisses and poor Gretel is told to ‘grow up’ and remember that she’s ‘a big girl now’! But Gretel doesn’t want to be big! And she doesn’t want the annoying little brother who’s too small to play.
When Mother and Father take the children to the forest, Gretel has a chance to get rid of the little brother once and for all. But the forest is full of danger and Gretel will have to learn to get along with Hansel if they are both going to survive the adventure.
Based on the well-loved Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale, Gretel & Hansel is a heartfelt, humorous and exciting tale about sibling rivalry, family love, courage and understanding what it means to be a big sister! The two children become both characters and storytellers as they bring audiences on a thrilling and imaginative journey. Gretel & Hansel will help encourage children to work together, appreciate their siblings and understand the importance of family love.
First staged in English in 2019, this reimagined storytelling adapted from the well-loved fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm highlights the importance of sibling relationship amidst the rivalry.
Cast: Jayden Lim Jun De, Sharon Sum
Understudies: Joel Tan, Seah Janice
Creatives
Director: Thong Pei Qin
Set Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan
Costume Designer: Leonard Augustine Choo
Lighting Designer: Gabriel Chan
Associate Lighting Designer: Faith Liu Yong Huay
Composer: Stan x Soap
Translation Team
Script Translator: Huang Suhuai
Production Team
Assistant Director: Sim Yan Ying "YY"
Production Manager: Charlene Poh
Production Coordinator: Chan Wai Kit
Stage Manager: Justina Khoo
Assistant Stage Manager: Gilian Ong
Wardrobe Manager: Tan Jia Hui
Sound Operator: Jean Yap
Senior Stage Technician: Peter Chi
Stage Technician: Hidayat
Lighting Operator: Derrick Wong
(Source: Singapore Repertory Theatre Programme)