Hansel and Gretel, the Panto
Get ready for a sugar-rush of laughter, music, and magical mayhem in Hansel and Gretel: The Panto! When two clever kids find themselves lost in the woods, they stumble upon a cottage made of candy—and a witch with a wicked sweet tooth! Full of catchy songs, outrageous characters, and classic panto fun, this hilarious twist on the beloved fairy tale is perfect for the whole family. Will Hansel and Gretel outwit the witch and find their way home? There’s only one way to find out — join us for a deliciously delightful adventure!
NOV 19 — NOV 30, 2025
MAIN STAGE AT SURREY ARTS CENTRE
2 HRS, WITH 15 MIN INTERMISSION
Auditions are over, but we're always looking for backstage crew, help with sets, props, costumes, or sponsors!
The Creative Team
Samantha Robbins
Director
Ashley Trimble
Music Director
Tamara Jaune
Choreographer
The Cast & Crew
- Gretel — Vanessa Quarinto
- Hansel — Samantha Alarcon
- Hansel U/S — Faith Hodder-Stevenson
- Prince Lewis — Melanie Mercer
- Ginger Snap — Sydney Garbet
- Dame Bakewell — James Walker
- Dame Bakewell U/S — Tim Hawryluk
- Teddy Graham — Lynn Fingarson
- Teddy Graham U/S — Dawn Lutz
- Bran — Jordyn Turetski
- Chip — Megan Poliquin
- Nana Split — Juliet McEwen
- Featured Ensemble — Makayla Leonard
- Featured Ensemble — Jacky Liao
- Ensemble — Amy Meeks
- Ensemble — Ayla Hamilton
- Ensemble — Kevin Kreisz
- Ensemble — Kyra Williams
- Ensemble — Violet Courchesne
- Jr Chorus — Alice
- Producer — Chantelle Dewar
- Assist. Choreographer — Miranda Croft
- Stage Manager — Hana Maihara
- Assist. Stage Manager — Nova McLucas
- Props — TBA
- Costumes Lead — Melanie Mercer
- Technical Director — Mike Balser
- Set Builder — Finlay Nichol
- Script Writers — Samantha Robbins & Tamara Jaune
The Orchestra
- Keys — Ashley Trimble
- Keys 2 — Kim
- Keys 2 (Sub) — Alexis Summers
- Bass — Ryan Trimble
- Bass (Sub) — Martin Lauzé
- Guitar — Mark Richardson
- Reeds — Jen Innanen
- Drums — Evan MacNamara
Special Thanks to
- Jerrett Schwartz
- Lauren Trotzuk
- Terrelle Klose
- Patrick Arnott
- Paula Cooper
- Dayna Horn
- Jayda Grant
- Kaden Burgart
- Shannon Hodgins
- Brad Dewar
HANSEL AND GRETEL, A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME
SHOW TIMES & TICKETS
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