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The touring production, by Vancouver Opera, introduces song to the classic German tale, first recorded by the Brothers Grimm.

This adaptation is geared for five- to 12-year-olds. It is 45 minutes in length and sung in English.

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Hansel and Gretel runs at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., on Sunday, Feb. 19th,  at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Royal McPherson Box Office (250-386-6121) for $28.25 for adults and $20.50 for children and seniors.

Upcoming shows in the family series are Erewhon TheatreB次元官网网址檚 The Wizard of Oz (March 4), and Dufflebag TheatreB次元官网网址檚 The Three Musketeers (April 15).