Once upon a time, you see, fairy tales were awesome.Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retro-fitted for baking children and parents that are either absent or out of control. Does some of this sound familiar, especially the last part ?

Then, come, follow Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into the wilds—where magic, terror, and a little bit of humour shine like white pebbles lighting the way. It may be frightening, it’s certainly bloody, but, unlike those other fairy tales you know, this one is true.

In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm–inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true stories behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses and outwitted warlocks. Stories written centuries ago that echo our daily lives, stories about horrible role models, disastrous parenting decisions, terrible relationship choices....and even the scary effects of junk food.

Performed by "The Storytellers", a Pune based group who are working on reviving the ancient art of storytelling, you will enter a land where Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after, a task that you, as a young person, need to be aware of."

Come home to the fairyland!