Oldham Theatre Workshop returns with a magical new festive production Hansel & Gretel

After the huge success of last year’s Tales of the Toymender - Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company is back this Christmas with another spellbinding family adventure.

Working in association with Oldham Coliseum and Live@thelibrary, the company presents a fresh and imaginative retelling of one of the world’s best-loved fairytales – Hansel & Gretel. 

Audiences are invited to join Hansel and Gretel on a magical journey filled with inventive storytelling, original songs, and plenty of laughter, as they step into a world of enchantment and gingerbread! 

The production will take place at Oldham Library Theatre transforming the intimate space into a festive wonderland where families can share the joy of live theatre together. 

Whether you’re young or simply young at heart, this heart-warming show promises to capture the spirit of Christmas with creativity, humour, and a touch of magic.  

The cast include Sophie Ellicott, Adil Muhammad, Megan Hickie, Faz Shah, Charlie Ryan and Matthew Ganley. 

Perfect for families and individuals young and old, and school Christmas trips. Performances are suitable for all ages, from four to 104. 

Writer Sarah Nelson and James Atherton, Musical Director, both trained together at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where their first collaboration was featured at the National Student Drama Festival.  

Since then, they have written numerous shows together, including ‘Tis Written in the Stars (OTW, Oldham Coliseum), and The Visitor’s Book (Hope Mill Theatre). 

As well as writing for the Oldham Theatre Workshop Christmas productions, Sarah’s credits include Intimacy (Edinburgh) and Letter To Boddah (Edinburgh Fringe, Hope Mill Theatre).  

James’ plethora of credits for the New Vic Theatre, including The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, Astley’s Astounding Adventures and Around the World in Eighty Days, the latter which went on to Broadway.  

The production runs from December 4-24, 2025 at live@thelibrary Oldham Library Theatre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL.

Tickets cost £8 and can be booked at: oldhamtheatreworkshop.co.uk/hanselandgretel. For further enquiries call 0161 772 3240.