Hansel & Gretel State Opera South Australia TICKETS:  https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HANSELGR26 State Opera South Australia always put on a fantastic production and its new production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is no exception. Director Constantine Costi embraces the fantastical nature of the fairy tale while allowing its universal fears of hunger, abandonment and things that go bump in the woods to remain bubbling underneath. No matter how many operas I attend, I remain astounded and fascinated by the power of the human voice and its ability to fill an auditorium like Her Majesty’s Theatre without amplification. Kangmin Justin Kim’s countertenor as Hansel is the standout voice of the night, not only because it’s such a rare treat to see a true countertenor take the stage in Adelaide, but there’s a crystal quality to Kim’s voice that’s entrancing in its innocence and playfulness. Sofia Troncoso’s Gretel matches Hansel’s energy while cha...