In a house made of delicious sweets

a brother and sister match wits with a witch.

A puppet of a witch in a purple and blue dress, with a gray lace apron, black shoes, holding a broomstick, standing next to the text "Hansel and Gretel" with a subtext "Red Herring Puppets".
A person with a large head, dressed in a witch costume, sitting on a broomstick against a purple background.

The Red Herring Series in Season 10

The Friendly Chupacabra (Sept 12th)

Hansel and Gretel (Oct 24)

Adventures in Folklore 
(Jan 16-17th)

The second puppet show of our 2026-2027 Season

Red Herring Puppets
Hansel and Gretel

October 24, 2026 @ 2pm

This popular fairytale of empowerment, determination, and triumph is brought to life with traditional marionettes and classical music.

Hansel and Gretel get lost in the forbidden forest while looking for food. They give in to the temptation of an enchanted candy house and find themselves trapped by an evil witch. They must use their wits if they are to escape her supernatural powers and be happily reunited with their family!

Recommended for Pre-K through 5th grade

Showtime:

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Ticket Price (Includes Fees): $10

Location: The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y
738 N 5th Avenue #131, Tucson, AZ, 85705
The main entrance is located off the parking lot of The Historic Y; the parking lot entrance is accessed from 5th Avenue.

Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes.

Audience: Scamp and Scoundrels 4+  
All shows will be at the Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre.

Questions? Call our Box Office at 520-448-3300 or email boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org