ABOUT THE WORLD
ABOUT THE WORLD
In Slovene with English translation, 50 minutes
Target audience: 1+
Vilnius Theatre “Lėlė” (Lithuania)
Outdoor footwear must be taken off before the performance.
About the World is inspired by one of the oldest myths about the origin of the world. A giant duck hatched an egg on the moon by the water and set off in search of food. Meanwhile, it started to rain, the nest got wet and the egg hatched out ... With knitted fabrics and puppets made from natural materials, the performance encourages the development of children's senses. By the exploration creatures that live in different landscapes, it explains the world as a place full of creativity, constant change and movement that follows the cycles of nature. It sees humans as part of nature, carrying the universe within them.
Text and direction: Justina Jukonytė┃Visual design: Neringa Keršulytė┃Music: Vykintas A. Jasaitis┃Cast: Indrė Vėlyvytė/Erika Gaidauskaitė, Šarūnas Gedvilas┃Opening: 2022
Vilnius Theatre “Lėlė” is the Lithuanian national puppet theatre. It was founded in Vilnius in 1958 by the puppeteer and director Balys Lukošius and was managed for many years by the famous Lithuanian puppeteer Vitalijus Mazūras. The theatre has two halls, a creative studio and a permanent exhibition in the Museum of Living Puppets. The repertoire consists of fairy tales and theatre plays for children and adults by well-known Lithuanian and foreign authors. The productions have received several awards from the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture and at international theatre festivals. "Lėlė" participates in the activities of the international ASSITEJ and has also taken part in UNIMA festivals since 1966.