Hansel and Gretel end up in a shiny candy world where everything seems tempting. But beneath that sweet layer lies something else. You can feel that something is not right. There is danger lurking. Will Hansel & Gretel manage to defeat the witch?

Alongside an ensemble of thirteen musicians on stage, storyteller Nils Verkooijen, and four singers, a thrilling adventure unfolds to the magical music of Humperdinck. With a new libretto by Krekelprijs winner Jibbe Willems, a spectacular opera experience for young and old emerges, featuring a timeless story about courage and the indispensable power of togetherness.