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Following the success of their Mini-Festival last year, Waterperry Opera Festival returns for a ten-day musical extravaganza, with a jam-packed programme offering something for everyone.

To celebrate, we're delighted to be giving away a family ticket for Hansel and Gretel on a date of your choice, worth £90! To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the questions below.

This version of Hansel and Gretel (performed on 19th, 20th and 21st August) sees the well-loved fairytale transformed into a relaxed, immersive and family-friendly production. Waterperry Opera promise to captivate all who attend with vivid storytelling and magical music-making. Sign Language will be integrated into the staging for all performances. Prior to the shows, there will be a free signed singing, and props-making workshop, exploring themes and characters from the opera.

Cosi Fan Tutte from last year's mini Festival

The production is one of several family-friendly features of the programme which also includes Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and the Festival's flagship production, Donizetti's The Elixir of Love. There will also be talks, masterclasses, showcases from Waterperry's Young Artists, and a collaboration with Oxford Lieder, creating a sense of magic and discovery within the stunning setting of Waterperry Gardens.

For your chance to win a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children, worth £90) for Hansel and Gretel, simply answer the following questions, either using the form below or by email to [email protected]. Competition closes at midday on Monday, 12th July. Good luck!

Quiz questions - answer these for your chance to win!

Who first published the story of Hansel and Gretel, in 1812?
What language was The Elixir of Love originally performed in?
Who was the composer of Peter and the Wolf?
What is the name of the poetry collection that On Wenlock Edge is taken from?
What is the name of the wizard whom Ariel is compelled to serve?