Hansel and Gretel
The classic fairy tale Hansel & Gretel gets a dance makeover, Uchenna style!
Our two young heroes find themselves lost in London, overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells. Together the brave duo must outwit the adults to find their way back to their family in a show where kids are number one!
Vicki Igbokwe puts her unique twist on this well-known tale, weaving New York club styles of House, Waacking and Vogue, with African and Contemporary dance, in a show that will delight the whole family.
Expect to groove in your seat as you are transported to a world far from yours with some surprising similarities.
With an exciting original musical score by Ghanaian composer Kweku Aacht, the production is written by Gbolahan Obisesan, set and costume design by Lucy Sierra, lighting design by James Mackenzie and assistant choreography by Ingrid Mackinnon.
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“It’s great to see Igbokwe’s distinctive style made for an all ages audience, the dancing is cool and there’s a positive message about courage, resourcefulness and sticking together.”
-The Guardian
Production Information:
Produced by The Place & Co-commissioned by The Place, DanceEast, Rural Touring Dance Initiative and Strike a Light. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Running time: 55 minutes
Creative Team:
Director and Choreographer: Vicki Igbokwe Writer: Gbolahan Obesisan Composer & Sound Designer: Kweku Aacht Set & Costume Design: Lucy Sierra Lighting Designer: James Mackenzie Rehearsal Director & Assistant Choreographer: Ingrid Mackinnon Performers & Creative Collaborators: Marc Stevenson as Hansel, Esme Benjamin as Gretel, Rudzani Moelya as Joy & Funny Adult, Lauren Stewart as Wasi & Funny Adult Costume Supervisor: Cris Casimiro Hair Supervisor: Françoise Herard Costume Maker: Matthieu Nunes Production Manager: Anthony ‘Oz’ Osborne Co-Producers: Uchenna Dance and The Place Marketing and PR Manager: Carol Ann Walters PR Photographer: Foteini Christofilopoulou Flyer Design: TM Studios Voiceover Actors: Ekua Ekumah as Wasi & Joy, Yung Pabi as Hansel, Effie Nkrumah as Gretel, Kwaku Boateng as Funny Adult Voiceover Director: Kwaku Boateng Musicians: Dela Botri, Robin Huws, Yung Pabi, Jo’ Wayne, Dede Akwetey, Ama Yeboah, Don Afero, Tyrone Isaac Stuart, Janet Kumah Studio Engineers: Dikoder, Hubert Kofi Anti, Emmanuel Paa, Kwesi Owusu Soundtrack Production Assistant: Lavell Owusu Soundtrack Production Admin: Jane Morgan
All images this page © Foteini Christofilopoulou.
For further information or if you are interested in programming Hansel and Gretel please contact us here.