MUSICAL FAIRYTALES
This unique theatrical and musical performance bridges generations, combining the timeless tales of The VelveteenRabbit by Margery Williams and Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen into a captivating production for children and adults alike. With a seamless blend of storytelling and live music, the show invites audiences into a world of wonder, imagination, and profound introspection.
Set against a fairytale-inspired stage design, the productionfeatures a single actor who narrates and embodies the stories, accompanied by a live chamber ensemble. The lighting design creates a magical atmosphere, with an interplay of lamps, scattered flowers, golden reflective floors, and a central velvetarmchair as the storyteller's anchor. These elements evoke theheartfelt, fantastical landscapes of Peer Gynt's Norwegianadventures, while the velvet waistocoats that the ensemblewears as well as the actor's addition of bunny ears accomponythe tender world of The Velveteen Rabbit.
The performance unfolds in two parts, each exploring thenature of reality on both personal and imaginative levels:
1. The Velveteen Rabbit, a tender and heartfelt tale oftransformation through love.
2. Peer Gynt, a sweeping journey of self-discovery in theface of ambition and existential questions.
Both narratives are intricately connected by the central themeof questioning what is real—whether through the eyes of a toyyearning to become "real" or a restless soul seeking meaningin a world of illusions and grandeur.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
THEMES and NARATIVE
The Velveteen Rabbit follows the touching transformation ofa beloved toy, exploring themes of identity and thetransformative power of love. This heartfelt story remindsviewers that authenticity and emotional depth come frombeing truly loved.
Peer Gynt embarks on a journey of self-discovery, weavingthrough breathtaking landscapes, mythical encounters, and thetrials of ambition and love. His story resonates universally, reminding audiences of the importance of inner peace, love, and human connection.
Together, these stories form a tapestry of reflection on realityand the power of imagination, offering audiences a deeplyemotional and thought-provoking experience
