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A humorous and entertaining Hansel and Gretel in Dublin

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“Raphaela Mangan made for an excellent Hansel, a mix of boyish greed and bravado”
Reviewed at Abbey Theatre, Dublin on 8 February 2020
Humperdinck, Hänsel und Gretel (Sung in English)
Irish National Opera
Richard Peirson, Conductor
Muireann Ahern, Director
Jamie Vartan, Set Designer, Costume Designer
Raphaela Mangan, Hänsel
Amy Ní Fhearraigh, Gretel
Carolyn Dobbin, Witch
Ben McAteer, Peter / Father
Miriam Murphy, Gertrude / Mother
Emma Nash, Dew Fairy, Sandman
Louis Lovett, Director
Sarah-Jane Shiels, Lighting Designer
Jack Phelan, Video
Irish National Opera Ensemble
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