Having a sibling isn't always easy. This is the story of how Gretel and Hansel became siblings. Gretel, the older sister, and Hansel, the younger brother, who keeps saying "Me too," like an echo. And, of course, there's also a breadbasket without bread, a forest, a dream house, and the risk of being eaten.
Suzanne Lebeau draws on the Brothers Grimm tale to write a new story about the love between two siblings and the vulnerability of childhood. As is typical in the work of this Canadian playwright, one of the most renowned voices in international theater, she does not sugarcoat the conflicts, contradictions, and difficulties the siblings face. Written in poetic and transparent language, Suzanne Lebeau draws us into a tender and disturbing world with Gretel and Hansel, where we will confront our fears.
ASSITEJ Spain has begun publishing his complete works in the International Theatre Collection, which already includes The Little Ogre, Shoes of Sand, and Three Little Sisters.