Two dancers in white masks climbing a wooden ladder. Each eating a stained glass window pane in front of a red and yellow stained glass window. Joined by the witch dancing towards them.
12 – 13 Feb 2027
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Hansel & Gretel and the Witch

12 – 13 Feb 2027

  • Tickets
    £17.00 - £39.00

    Bookings are subject to a £2.95 transaction fee.

  • Venue
    Courtyard
  • Running time
    103 mins incl interval
  • Age guidance
    5+
  • Content Advisories

Step into a fairytale world of sugar-glass houses, an all-you-can-eat merry-go-round, a witch who keeps regenerating and two giant chickens!

Following the success of their fairytale trilogy — Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White — balletLORENT returns with a brand-new take on Hansel & Gretel. 

With spectacular dance, colourful costumes, plenty of surprises and a feast of knitted and crocheted treats, Hansel & Gretel and the Witch is a sweet and dark fairytale for the whole family, aged 5+. 

Featuring nine professional dancers alongside a young community cast, this imaginative production brings the classic story to life with energy, humour and theatrical magic. 

But there’s a twist in the tale… Former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has written a brand-new ending that might not be quite what you expect. 

Narrated by Gina McKee, with music by Murray Gold, set design by Mayou Trikerioti, lighting by Malcolm Rippeth and costumes by Nazir Mazhar, the production is packed with bold design, spectacular dance and unexpected delights. 

Come and discover a Hansel & Gretel like you’ve never seen before — a deliciously dark, playful adventure where the familiar fairytale takes some surprising turns. 

Priority booking

Leeds Playhouse priority booking is available for Playhouse Pass, Access, Supporters’ Club and Under 30s members. Priority booking is from . General booking will open on 19 Nov 26.

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MAJOR FUNDERS

  • Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire
  • Leeds 400

Principal Partner

  • Caddick Group

Principal Access Partner

  • Irwin Mitchell