Calgary Opera Brings HANSEL AND GRETEL to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The production features the work of Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop.
By: Stephi Wild Dec. 29, 2025
Calgary Opera will bring its reimagined take on Hansel and Gretel to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium beginning Jan. 31, 2026.
Experience all-ages eye candy, featuring the handcrafted wonder of Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Let beautiful music and the soaring voices of Cantaré Children’s Choir sweep you into an enchanted realm where imagination comes alive.
The opera runs from Jan. 31 through Feb. 6, 2026, with multiple performances scheduled during the week. The work, based on the classic Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale and composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, is presented in English for broader accessibility and runs approximately 90 minutes.
Performances will be held at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 at 2 p.m., and Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., offering a range of times to suit different schedules and audience needs. Calgary Opera has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar, and this production is expected to draw both local patrons and visitors seeking a lively, theatrical experience in the heart of the city’s winter season.
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