Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel (2003) was an opera production by Musikteatern i Värmland in collaboration with The Norwegian National Operea, Kilden Theatre (at the time still known as Agder Theatre) and Opera Sør.It was based on the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck (music) and Adelheid Wette (libretto), in turn based on the Brothers Grimm fairytale. The production had its premiere in Kristiansand, prior to being performed in The Norwegian National Opera's facilities in Folketeaterbygningen.
Vernon Mound directed it.
Isa Katharina Gericke and Hege Høisæter sung and acted in the title roles.
Information
(Objekt ID 65773)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 22, 2003 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet |
| In collaboration with | Kilden Theatre, Opera Sør |
| Based on | Hans og Grete by Adelheid Wette, Engelbert Humperdinck; Hansel and Gretel by Brødrene Grimm |
| Audience | Adults, Children |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Opera |
| Running period | September 27, 2002 |
| Last changed | 15.09.2025 |
| Create date | 10.09.2016 |
Requirements to venue
| Last changed | 15.09.2025 |
| Create date | 10.09.2016 |
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SOURCE:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 09.09.2016
Contributors (21)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brødrene Grimm | – Author |
| Adelheid Wette | – Libretto |
| Torstein Bugge Høverstad | – Translation |
| Vernon Mound | – Direction |
| Anthoula Papadakis | – Choreography |
| Olaf Henzold | – Musical direction (i Oslo) |
| Engelbert Humperdinck | – Composer |
| Nick Barnes | – Stage design |
| Nick Barnes | – Costume design |
| Paul Kieve | – Special effects (Magiske effekter) |
| Ian Sommerville | – Lighting design |
| Eugenie Skilnand | – Dancer (Månen) |
| Hanne Dancke Arnesen | – Puppeteer (Jon Blund) |
| Isa Katharina Gericke | – Singer (Grete) |
| Hege Høisæter | – Singer (Hans) |
| Ole Jørgen Kristiansen | – Singer (Far) |
| Åse Helen Krystad | – Singer (Gry Lystig / Jon Blund (stemmen)) |
| Ingjerd Oda Mantor | – Singer (Mor) |
| Anne Margrethe Punsvik Gluch | – Singer (Mor) |
| Svein Erik Sagbråten | – Singer (Heksa) |
| Terje Boye-Hansen | – Musical direction (ved Agder Teater ) |
Performance dates
| September 22, 2003 – Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen | New opening |