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We’ve been thrilled by the reviewer and audience feedback on Hansel and Gretel over the last week. Here’s a round up of what everyone’s been saying. We’ll keep updating this as reviews come in, so feel free to check back!

REVIEWS

“NIE serves up a feast of fun, theatre, music and laughter for the whole family – get your tickets while there are still some on the shelves.” Venue Full review here

“The Tobacco Factory Theatre, low ceilinged and full of natural dark corners and crannies, is the ideal venue for this dark folk tale.” Theatre World

“a witty and immensely enjoyable production from a company who deserve all their plaudits” Bristol Culture
Full review here

“New International Encounter has devised a witty, wintry take on one of the Grimm Brothers’ bleakest tales… with a show that is so entertaining and inventive and provides such pleasure” Whats On Stage
Full review here

“a captivating version… with bright as a button humour, clever use of puppets to double the title characters and European folk music played by the talented multinational cast” The Stage
Full review here

“Hansel and Gretel weaves a dark tale, suitably lightened by an incredibly fast and witty script. The direction embraces the opportunities that theatre in the round creates, and the snowy auditorium with lighted trees creates a beautiful atmosphere. Innovative use of puppetry…absolutely beautiful” Chopsy Baby
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“This a show full of heart and warmth that will touch the soul of all who watch, a perfect antidote for any winters chills or blues, I would recommend it to anyone… beautiful, magical storytelling for all” Remote Goat
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“It’s funny, with a gentle but slightly subversive humour, it’s clever and it’s fun” A Younger Theatre
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“The amazingly talented cast of five combine physical clowning, skilful puppetry, drama filled storytelling, witty word play, and accomplished musicianship with all the modern references and hilarity of a panto but with none of the attendant tack… I really recommend that you take all of your friends and relations to see this luminous Christmas show and feel the warm Hansel and Gretel glow” Guide to Bristol
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“There is a lot of theatrical ingenuity at work here … Hansel and Gretel is full of wonderful ideas and a cast who are truly inside the idea” The Public Reviews
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“with a mixture of skilful mime, use of a wide range of musical instruments and excellent creation of characters, the five strong cast have you sitting at times on the edge of your seats” The Post
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“Once again the Tobabcco Factory didn’t disappoint.” Weston-Super-Mum Full review here

“It is impossible not to be drawn in by this very thoughtful, self-aware performance that has been crafted to look just like we are watching it being crafted. It is immediate, truthfully observed and shows real heart and energy.” Total Theatre Full review here

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

@LisaKerrBab via Twitter: @NIEtheatre #HanselandGretel @tftheatre was an evening of extraordinary storytelling! GORGEOUS set, super talented cast, fab music - go see!

@Andy_Turner_ via Twitter: Superb Christmas #theatreintheround retelling of’Hansel & Gretel’

@#Bristol @tftheatre. Dark, bold, clever, vv funny #greatnightoutwithkids
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@Karensostylish via Twitter: Thank you @tftheatre for a truly fantastic performance of Hansel and Gretal. Def one for both kids and adults.

@lyngardner via Twitter: @NIE Hansel and Gretel @tftheatre in Bristol is just so lovely. Playful, funny and heart-breaking. Another xmas hit for Tobacco Factory

@GeraldGiddings via Twitter: @NIEtheatre #HanselandGretel @tftheatre sweet, funny and intelligent. Cockle-warming Christmas fayre.
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@beardedrat via Twitter: Small boys high fiving actors at end of #HanselandGretel @tftheatre #thepowerofthearts #gingerbread

@louisebaker243 via Twitter: @tftheatre what an incredible performance of Hansel & Gretel! Ingenious design and creativity!

Elaine Stanforth-Skinner via Facebook: Hansel and Gretel was amazing. Saw it last night with my husband and sister in law. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for a lovely evening New international Encounter