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Hansel and Gretel, Citizens theatre, Glasgow

It could have been any close-knit, happy family.

The children, Hansel and Gretel, squabbled and teased each other with gusto – but like their parents, they were melded together by unconditional love. No way would these parents Grimm-ly abandon their children to die in the woods. But a witch nearing the end of her life-span would. She needs a man to vow he loves her. He's married? Has kids? So what?