Hansel and Gretel played by diplomats children, Germany

Dec. 12, 1970 - Diplomats children play theatre in Bonn: Hansel and Gretel with probably the most international cast so far is played on stage each Sunday afternoon in the hall of the Ernst Moritz Arndt night school in Bonn, Germany, until Christmas. Mainly children of living diplomats in Bonn are the actors of Grimm's fairytale figures. The boys and girls from all around the world belong to about 150 members of the Children's theatre club Bonn with a connected international children's ballet which was founded this year. 56 year old Herbert Zumkley, fiscal officer of Bonn who likes children and theatre likewise, got the idea to create such a children's theatre club. His wish that the children don't only play theatre but also become friends has already been realised. In order to encourage as many children as possible to perform, Herber Zumkley has produced the play twice. The ensembles take turns with each other every Sunday. He also includes speaking owls, ravens, mushrooms etc. 72 actors take part in each Hansel and Gretel play. Even though the club is financially weak, the child stars are paid with cake. Photo shows the 3 main actors Gretel (Daniele Klarner), Hansel (Frank Wirsching) and the witch (Ursula Hengstmann)

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