ALL DIFFERENT, ALL STRANGE
Maja Kunšič
Directed by: Maja Kunšič
Art design: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
Music: Tomaž Grom
Movement: Natalija Sultanova
Lighting designer: Miran Udovič
PERFORMING:
Maja Kunšič
Premiere: 19th and 20th January 2012, Small Stage LGL
Stage manager and sound engineer: Izidor Kozelj
Set technician: Slobodan Ilić
Lights: Miran Udovič
Set and costumes made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
The performance All Different, All Strange is a somewhat different theatrical, puppet and musical story – with a hint of burlesque – about friendship for the youngest. The title is a play on the slogan “All different, All Equal”. We will peek into the life of a worker in a toy factory, where everything is made in the same way. One day the worker takes one of the toys home. On the way she meets a circus, which turns her world upside down. She slowly starts changing and adding colours to her life, which the toy from the factory doesn’t take well. It ridicules her for she has changed, so she decides to sew herself a soft toy, different from the previous one. Will the toys accept each other? Will the three of them find the common language?
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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PAWCAT
Svetlana Makarovič
Idea and concept: Irena Zubalič Žan in Karel Brišnik
Puppet designed and made by: Jože Lašič (following Gorazd Vahn’s illustrations)
Expert consulting: Brane Vižintin
PERFORMERS:
Irena Zubalič Žan
Karel Brišnik
Premiere: September 2011
Irena and Karel set off on a picnic, but Karel forgot to tell a very hungry Irena that before they go he has to keep a promise he made to the children, and tell them a fairytale about a very, very, very hungry white kitty, Pawcat, who used her last cat penny to buy a green ribbon instead of buying food. A cooler becomes a skunk’s den, a bucket a fox’s hole, and at the very end, a dachshund jumps out of a rucksack, and saves Pawcat from the clutches of the voracious fox.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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LEONCE AND LENA
Po motivih Georga Büchnerja
Based on the motifs by Georg Büchner
Translation: Jože Udovič
Stage Direction: Ivana Djilas
Adaptation and Dramaturgy: Tatjana Doma
Set Design: Branko Hojnik
Costume Design: Jelena Proković
Music: Boštjan Gombač
Movement Design: Bojana Mišić
Video Design: Vesna Krebs
Voice and Speech Coach: Alida Bevk
Vocal Coach: Ana Duša
Lighting Design: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
King Peter: Iztok Valič
Leonce: Jernej Čampelj g.a.
Lena: Ana Hribar
Valerio: Jernej Kuntner
The Governess: Alenka Tetičkovič
The President: Jan Bučar
Rosetta: Nina Ivanič
The People’s Representative: Matevž Müller g.a.
Premiere: 10th May 2012, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, Šentjakob Stage
Stage Manager, Sound Engineer and Video Projection: Aca Ilić
Sound Engineer: Emil Koprivc
Lighting Technician: Mirsad Vrević
Stage Technicians and Property Men: Tomo Hvastja, Darko Nedeljković
Hair and Makeup Artist: Ana Lazovski
Wardrobe Mistress: Emina Kaliman
Set, Costumes and Props Production: Delo osvobaja d.o.o., Iztok Bobić, Sandra Birjukov, Zoran Srdić, Marjeta Valjavec
Life is such a bore! And it is exactly how Prince Leonce and Princess Lena feel about it too, as they try to resist their parents’ demands and societal expectations with boredom, tiredness and overindulgence, beneath which they actually hide their great distress. Their escape is a revolt, a stifled cry for help, which nobody is willing to hear. The questions, they are asking themselves on their funny journey – which brings them back, from where they ran away and makes them realise that no road is longer from the one leading to oneself - are the questions about the purpose of existence and being.
This time Büchner’s comedy Leonce and Lena, which was written in 1836 and keeps agitating us as a satirical critique of society, is staged as editing of the adolescents’ modern life scenes, citing the elements of street art, and playing with the allusions to commercials, video spots, music hits, stars, in short, the allusions to all that the young people are bombarded with nowadays.
Appropriate age: for teenagers aged fifteen and older
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ANIMAL FARM
George Orwell – Andrej Rozman Roza
Stage Direction: Vito Taufer
Set, Puppets and Costumes Design: Barbara Stupica
Music: Mitja Vrhovnik Smrekar
Language Coach: Tatjana Stanič
Assistant Director: Daniel Day Škufca
Lighting Design: Tomaž Štrucl
Video Animation: Neža Trobec
Puppet Technology: Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič
PERFORMERS:
Brane Vižintin
Iztok Lužar
Gašper Malnar
Jure Lajovic
Martina Maurič Lazar
Polonca Kores
Nina Skrbinšek
Urška Hlebec
Stane Tomazin g.a.
Premiere: 26th April 2012, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre Big Stage
Head of Production and Stage Lighting: Alojz Sedovnik
Stage Lighting Technician: Danilo Korelec
Stage Technician: Alojz Milošič
Puppets, Set and Costumes Production: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Jernej Remše, Delo osvobaja d.o.o., Gregor Lorenci, Restavratorstvo Mali
George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, which was successfully published by the author after several failed attempts only in August 1945, has been read for quite a long time as a harsh critique of Stalin’s totalitarianism, although its model actually suits any kind of totalitarianism, and even the plutocracy we are witnessing today. So, the questions at hand are: Is a positive utopia possible at all? What is it that we are to offer to our youth as an alternative, if just any system can degenerate into its own version of totalitarianism? Should we offer them a ready made system or is it better to impart values to them and just keep warning them of the possible mistakes? And, if they do recognise the present in the past and learn for the future, will we indeed be hitting the paved road to the better future?
»The actual details of the story did not come to me for some time until one day (I was then living in a small village) I saw a little boy, perhaps ten years old, driving a huge cart-horse along a narrow path, whipping it whenever it tried to turn. It struck me that if only such animals became aware of their strength we should have no power over them, and that men exploit animals in much the same way as the rich exploit the proletariat.«
(George Orwell in his Preface to the novel’s Ukrainian publication in 1947)
Appropriate age: for teenagers aged twelve and older
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OD
Tamara Matevc
Premiere performance
Stage Direction: Marko Čeh
Dramaturgy: Nuša Komplet
Set Design: Marko Turkuš
Costume Design: Branka Pavlič
Music by: Laren Polič Zdravič
Lighting Design: Srečo Brezovar
Language Coach: Mateja Dermelj
PERFORMED BY:
Ana Hribar
Premiers: 29th February and 1st March 2012, Tunel LGL
Head of Production and Stage Lighting: Emil Koprivc
Stage Lighting Technician: Srečo Brezovar
Stage Technicians and Properties Masters: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja
Wardrobe Mistress, Hair and Make-up Designer: Mihaela Majcen
Set Execution: Marko Turkuš
Set and Properties Execution: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
Costumes Refurbishment: Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
This is a story of drugs. This is a story of addictions. This is a story of life.
Three friends – Mura, Viki and Sale – are dreaming about their summer holidays. They will run to Ižakovci, to the Island of Love. On their way there, they will sleep under the open sky or under a hayloft, near a farmer’s house. Then, they will bring people across the Mura on a ford. In the evenings they will toast their bread and spread on it some garlic with minced lard. And make plans for the future. But, it was even before the valedictory ball that they found Sale at the school loo. Unconscious. Thus, the dreams of summer holidays, ultra marathon and crossing over the Mura fell to pieces in a trice.
Appropriate age: for teenagers aged twelve and older
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TOWER
Ivo Svetina
Coproduction of Slovensko mladinsko gledališče, LGL and Umetniško društvo KONJ
Direction and art design: Silvan Omerzu
Premiere: 6th October 2011, Lower stage SMG
German poet Friedrich Hölderlin (1770–1843) sang in the »poor times « and asked himself, »why poets«. His time was also the time of the downfall of the French revolution and the beginning of human right struggles. Despite his total commitment to poetry, Hölderlin was a man of body and heart. His love to Susette Gontard, a banker’s wife, gave birth to verses dedicated to Dotima, and the death of his chosen one gave birth to insanity, which led to a year in a mental asylum and forty years in Tübingen, with Ernst Zimmer, a carpenter, in a house with a tower near Neckar River. The Tower, adapted from Ivo Svetina’s drama poem, will be directed by Silvan Omerzu. Using actors, puppets, masks and automatons, he will attempt to approach the special state of poets, which even Plato called poetic madness (mania), and without which it is impossible to write poetry. This state has been seen in many “damned poets”, who spent their life writing and living on the thin line between sanity and insanity, between reality and Utopia …
Appropriate age: for adults
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WITHOUT
Janja Vidmar – Simona Hamer, Eva Nina Lampič
2010 Golden Stick Award for best drama text for children and youth.
Premiere Performance
Directed by: Eva Nina Lampič
Dramaturgy: Simona Hamer
Set design: Danijel Modrej
Costume design: Gordana Bobojević
Music: JAMirko (Mirko Vičentič Polič)
Songs: Jose, Murat & Jose (Now I know)
Proof read by: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
Simi: Jan Bučar
Lejla: Ana Hribar
Mrki: Jure Lajovic
Simi’s mother: Nina Ivanič
Simi’s step father: Iztok Valič
Prof. Leskovšek: Nina Skrbinšek
Premiere: 5th October 2011, Stage Under the Stars
Stage manager and sound master: Emil Koprivc
Lights: Mirsad Vrević
Prop masters and stage technicians: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja
Set and props made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
Wardrobe, hair and make-up: Emina Kaliman
CRIME
If ya wanna fly up high, dough is your fare, set to go and don’t ask where. Any time, any where, just be ready, they don’t care You need your smarts, and business wise, just don’t be bad. They use the bad, they never pay. No crime, no hawkin’ - I’d be gone by now, would not be milking this cash cow. Crime does pay and crime’s da game, so, yo, my fried, why don’t ya play?
(Emir Rešić)
Simi hates school, and hopelessly yearns for Lejla, the most beautiful girl in the world, to whom he dedicates most of his rap songs; he fights with his mother who’s seeing a new guy, he visits his father in jail, smokes weed and messes with petty theft and hawking technical toys. This rapidly grows out of its seemingly innocent bounds, and becomes more than Simi can handle… Will he end up in juvenile detention hall? While meandering from the right to the wrong side of the law, Simi redefines his attitude towards his father, his mother, his step father, and the world.
‘Without’ is a criminally intense, romantically dreamy and honestly alive performance about the search for the right path in chaotic present.
“Janja Vidmar’s teenage play Without is a text about problems, which portrays conflict relations in a family of the central character young delinquent Simi. The dramatic tension is created by the opposition of negative image of the world the young live in and Simi’s love and his poetic creativity, which is appears to be an optional exit from the personal and family crisis. The most distinctive feature of the text is language coloured by slang, a link to modern music and problems of teenagers; in this sense the text is a stylistic and thematic novelty in modern Slovene drama.”
(Excerpt from expert jury’s description)
Appropriate age: For teenagers aged twelve and older
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KOSOVIRS AGAIN!
Svetlana Makarovič
Directed by: Barbara Hieng Samobor
PERFORMERS:
Martina Maurič Lazar
Katja Povše k. g.
Brane Vižintin
Nina Skrbinšek
Karel Brišnik
Premiere: 9th December 2000, 115 reprisals
Staged again in October on Grand Stage
KOSOVIR, small (Cosovirius ferus ululans); an interesting animal, lives in Kosoviria. Kosovirs are divided into curious and non-curious. They have brown fur, distinguished for its exceptional softness. They are adorned by a long, bushy tail which usually ends in a round tuft. In his mouth a kosovir has sixteen sharp teeth to bite into tomatoes, which are the kosovir’s main food source. Kosovirs are mainly cute, sociable animals, but must not be teased or woken up too early. At such occasion they rage, scratch, screech and kohowl. The exception are non-curious kosovirs, which are far less common. Both species live in spoons on which tomatoes grow. They use the spoon to move through air. Close relatives: screech owl, dormouse, twisthet. Distant relatives: anything fuzzy, warm, vivid, naughty, and also lazy. The Kosoviria is extremely difficult to find, because there are no traffic connections, and because it is not marked on any map, simply because in is here today and there tomorrow.
(Svetlana Makarovič, Kosovirs on a flying spoon)
»Kosovirs again! is a puppet spectacle. The first surprise awaits the audience at the very beginning, when the kosovir marionettes appear at the back of the theatre on their spoons, and then descend to the stage on their spoons, meeting different animals and creatures which surprise us with their unique appearance. /.../ Kosovirs again! surprises the audience moment and moment again.”
(RA Slovenia, 1st October 2000)
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN KNIGHTS
Aleksander Sergejevič Puškin
The Puppet Adaptation of the Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights.
Translation: Mile Klopčič
Adaptation and Dramaturgy: Zala Dobovšek
Stage Direction: Saša Jovanović
Artistic Puppet, Set and Costume Design: Barbara Bulatović
Music: Branko Rožman
Songs: Milan Jesih
Language Adviser: Tomaž Gubenšek
Lighting Design: Kristijan Vidner
PERFORMERS:
Snow White, The Wind: Asja Kahrimanović
Empress, The First Knight: Sonja Kononenko
Nurse Črnavka (Nurse Bruise), The Third Knight, The Moon, The First Wife: Irena Zubalič Žan
Prince Yelisey, The Second Knight, The Sixth Knight, The Mirror: Miha Arh
Emperor, Suitor, The Fourth Knight, The Seventh Knight, The Sun, Dog Sokolko (Dog Hawkeye): Karel Brišnik
Head of the Choir, The Fifth Knight: Jure Lajovic
Premiere: 8th March 2012, Grand Stage LGL
Head of Production and Sound Engineer: Zvonimir Urbič
Lighting Technician: Kristijan Vidner
Stage Technician: Iztok Vrhovnik
Puppet, Set and Costume Execution: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Jože Lašič, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, ALP AGENCY ltd.
The puppet adaptation Sneguljčica in sedem vitezov (Snow White and the Seven Knights) is based on the motives of The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights (1833) by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. In his tale the poet, who was inspired by the famous fairy story, written by Brothers Grimm, enriched his text with virtuoso rhymes, Russian folklore and new fairy tale heroes. The original tale, which gained some new twists and turns with Pushkin’s poetry, is above all characterised by the preciousness of Russian tradition, insight into the life of knights, vanity of royal courts and efficacy of supernatural powers. In Snow White and the Seven Knights loyalty, love, envy and revenge are put to the test again, but only to show their real face and influence.
»Is there really no one prettier than me,
Pale, more delicate than me?”
Pray, mirror, what say thee?
“Pretty, yes, for all to see;
But princess, so say we,
Is paler, delicate even more than thee,”
The queen is raging,
Stomping, flailing,
Shaking the mirror,
Threatening the seer.
In vain. Envy burns,
In anger blood just churns;
She throws away the glass
Summons wicked lass
(she was her maid)
Summoned her and said;
Take the princess to the wood
Tie her up real’ good
Set her ‘neath the tree
For wolves the feast she’ll be.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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THE SNOW QUEEN
Hans Christian Andersen – Andrej Jaklič
Directed by: Tijana Zinajić
Dramatisation by: Andrej Jaklič
Set design by: Branko Hojnik
Costume design by: Matic Hrovat
Music by: Tim Kostrevc, Luka Jamnik
Movement by: Primož Bezjak
Proofreader: Lena Vastl
Scenographer Assistant: Urša Vidic
Lighting designer: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
Gerda: Kaja Tokuhisa, guest artist
Kay, Prince: Jan Bučar
Snow Queen: Nina Ivanič
Wicked sprite: Jernej Kuntner
Old woman, robber girl, Lapp woman: Alenka Tetičkovič
Raven, pigeon, reindeer: Iztok Jereb
Premiere: 1st december 2011, Šentjakob stage
Stage manager and sound engineer: Aca Ilić
Make-up design: Špela Kink Bravničar
Lights: Srečo Brezovar
Stage technicians and property men: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja
Dresser, hairstylist and make-up artist: Mihaela Majcen
Set and costumes made by: Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Mitja Ritmanič Verica Hrovat, Šentjakob theatre workshop, Delo osvobaja d.o.o.
Puppets made by: Jože Lašič
A wicked sprite made a mirror which shows the darkest and worst sides of people. The reflection of beauty distorts into ugliness, truth becomes lie, and kindness is permeated with hatred. He sends the mirror around the world and ruins people with it, until they all seem ugly, dirty and bad to themselves and to others. But this is not enough, he wants to ruin the sky as well. In his greed, he lifts the mirror higher and higher, faster and faster, until the mirror shatters into a million, billion, quadrillion of tiny pieces, which spread around the world. And the pieces still swirl in the sky, and when they fall into somebody’s eye, they no longer see beauty. And if they burrow into someone’s heart, they become evil.
In the big city, where there were so many people and houses, where there was not even enough space for every person to have a small garden, and most people had to be satisfied with potted plants, there lived two poor children, Kai and Gerda, who had a garden which was bigger than just a pot. It was summer and their roses were wonderful. The summer passed and autumn, followed by winter arrived.
Roses wither quietly,
Petals falling listlessly –
To the magic of the Christmas tree,
Master time is taking me.
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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LALANIT
Burleska po motivih pravljice Repa velikanka
Burlesque following motifs of ‘Giant Turnip’
Award for choice and animation of material at Golden Stick Festival 2001
Author Project by Iuna Ornik
PERFORMERS:
Iuna Ornik and Jože Šalej
Premiere: 2nd October 2000, 140 reprises
Staged again in September 2011 on Small Stage
The story of a giant turnip is basically the story of the beginning of world. Who pulled out the giant turnip, which is a planet? The mice grabbed the hens, the hens grabbed the geese, the geese grabbed the sheep, the sheep grabbed the cow, the cow grabbed Grandma, grandma grabbed Grandpa, Grandpa grabbed the turnip, and they pulled and pulled and pulled, and finally pulled it out - BIG BANG. Then they all fell down, rolling around, laughing, laughing, laughing…
“With her perfected concept, crafted performance and human and artistic warmth, Iona Ornik set simplicity as an artistic principle. A warm performance, complemented by Jože Šalej’s live acting, following the actress’s rhythm, drew a cooperative response from the better part of the theatre, which knew how to appreciate quality, humour filled half an hour experience of vivacious play.
(Dnevnik, 4th October 2000)
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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MOUSIE MOUSE AND WHITEMOUSE
po motivih Ferija Lainščka
Following Ferij Lainšček’s motifs
Idea: Ajda Rooss, Jasna Vastl
Adapted and directed by: Ajda Rooss
Dramaturgy: Ajda Rooss
Puppet, set and costume design: Jasna Vastl
Music: Nino de Gleria, Jelena Ždrale
Shadow puppets consultant: Federica Ferrari
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
Dramaturgical Assistant: Anže Virant
Light design: Danilo Korelec
Technology: Zoran Srdić
PERFORMERS:
Polonca Kores
Gašper Malnar
Premiere: 23rd and 24th November 2011, Small Stage LGL
Music performed by: Jelena Ždrale, Nino de Gleria, Igor Vičentič, Blaž Celarec
Stage manager and sound engineer: Izidor Kozelj
Lights: Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Slobodan Ilić
Puppets, set, and costumes made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
While sifting flour, mixing dough and baking bread, a shadow fairytale of love, friendship and otherness comes to life – Mousie Mouse and Whitemouse fairytale. It was inspired by a picture book with the same title, written by Feri Lainšček, a Slovene writer, poet and dramatist. The story of forbidden love which blossoms between Whitemouse, the daughter of the first miller of Mousetown, where uppity white mice live, and Mousie, the son of the best wheat farmer from Mouseville, where hard working field mice live, is basically a story about Romeo and Juliet from the mouse world. Because their parents don’t get along due to social differences, the only solution for the young couple is to run away. Can their love bridge the gap that has been separating the white and grey mice for so long?
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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LET'S PLAY A FAIRYTALE
N. Skrbinšek
Hosted by: Nina Skrbinšek
While the parents rush about their business, the children can listen to a fairytale told by Rag Doll the Storyteller. The children will then draw scenes from the fairytale and perform it. Perform? Yes. They are going to transform into elves, witches, princesses, princes, the Sun, the Moon, wind, fairies and giants, and perform the scene which attracted them the most.
Appropriate age: for children aged five and older
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THE STONES
Tom Lycos, Stefo Nantsou
Translated by: Darko Čuden
Directed by: Ivica Šimić
Set design: Dinka Jeričević
Costume design: Emina Kaliman
Music: Ivanka Mazurkijević, Stanislav Kovačić
Movement: Sebastjan Starič
Proofread by: Magda Lojk
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
Jernej Kuntner: Yahoo, Quinn (Zverina, Kovač)
Matevž Müller: Shy Boy, Russo (Šleva, Mlakar)
Premiere: 11th November 2010
Stage manager and sound technician: Aca Ilić
Lights: Srečo Brezovar
Stage technicians: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja
Set made by: Jože Zalar ml., s. p.
Wisperer: Maja Kozmos
The Stones is a dramatisation of a real story of two boys, who threw stones from the bridge over a motorway, and as a result killed a driver. It is written as a play for two actors, who act in the roles of the two boys, and the two detectives respectively.
The text has been performed many times, and has been very successful around the world due to its up-to-date subject and thrilling story, which includes all the elements, even the stereotypes of television detective stories, social engagement, modern concept with a modern view of theatre for children and teenagers, and above all because of the skilfully written characters that make many opportunities for creative acting.
Appropriate age: For children aged twelve and older
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BUGSQUERADE
Maja Borin
Directed by: Jaša Jamnik
Set and costume design: Vasilija Fišer
Music: Gregor Strniša
Proofread by: Mateja Dermelj
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
Ana Hribar: Lena
Nina Ivanič: Polona
Jernej Kuntner: Pavle
Matevž Müller: Marko
Alenka Tetičkovič: Ela, Pika
Premiere: 4th March 2011, Drama Stage LGL
Stage manager and sound technician: Emil Koprivc
Lights: Mirsad Vrević
Stage hands: Tomo Hvastja, Darko Nedeljković
Set design: Delo osvobaja d.o.o., Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Vasilija Fišer, Jože Lašič
Costumes made by: Vasilija Fišer, Janja Podkrajšek, Jožica Habinger
Maja Borin’s text titled “Bugilly, my family” (Žužina, moja družina) was submitted for the Golden Stick Award for best drama text for children and youth; the text did not receive an award, however, the professional jury recommended it for a production in the theatre. In underwent some changes and now it is here, on the Drama Stage for the Young, with a new title “Bugsquerade”. What is “Bugsquerade”? A masquerade for the bugs. You will see all kinds of transformations – style, animal, acting, complete, real and fake – simultaneous, respective, invisible, loud. (And in between there are farts, poops, gasses, stinks, an ant with a cold and a robbed dung beetle.) Jernej transforms into Pavle, a caterpillar into a butterfly, Nina into Polona, and a larva into a ladybug, Alenka transforms into Ela the Fly and Pika the Mosquito, Ela the Fly into a bee, a mosquito into an ant, an ant into a mosquito, Matevž into Marko, and Ana into Lena.
What wonderful things the bugs teach us to see. That the secret is in details and beauty in function, and that every stage has its purpose and every age its face.
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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PINK
Janja Vidmar
Directed by: Iztok Valič
Dramatisation: Tamara Matevc
Dramatisation adaptation: Metka Damjan, Alenka Tetičkovič, Iztok Valič
Dramaturgy: Jera Ivanc
Dramaturgy assistant: Katarina Koprivnikar
Set design: Jože Logar
Costume design: Leo Kulaš
Assistant costume designer: Emina Kaliman
Music: Bojan Jurjevčič-Jurki
Proofread by: Metka Damjan
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
Video production: Mateja Toplak
PERFORMER:
Alenka Tetičkovič
Premiere: 6th November 2010
Stage manager and sound technician: Emil Koprivc
Lights: Mirsad Vrević
Stage technicians: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja
Set made by: Jože Zalar ml., s. p.
Technical director: Jure Žnidaršič
Janja Vidmar’s novel was noticed immediately after being published, and it received the Večernica award. It talks about Janjica, growing up in a family in a time that has passed, but which our generations have lived in, and younger generations have experienced and followed through our stories. That time is still somehow present in our lives, interpreted through different points of view. It is present in our everyday lives and within our social turbulences.
Appropriate age: For children aged fourteen and older
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REAL BAD
Dragica Potočnjak
Directed by: Andrej Jus
Dramaturgy: Andrej Jus, Kim Komljanec
Set and costume design by: Jasna Vastl
Music: Branko Rožman
Movement: Gabriel Cosmin Agavriloaei
Edited by: Kim Komljanec
Assistant set and costume designer: Ajda Primožič
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
PERFORMERS:
Ana Hribar
Jernej Kuntner
Matevž Müller
Alenka Tetičkovič
guest-starring Marijana Brecelj
It’s really bad if you are eleven years old, it is even worse if you are a girl and your parents are divorced, and you want to live with your mother, but you have to live with your father and his new wife and their annoying kid, even though he is your brother, that is half-brother. Then you use the old trick, and tell your mother you’re at your father’s house, and you tell your father you’re at your mother’s – it’s not like they talk to each other – and you take off on your own. It’s lucky you meet an amateur vagabond and a witty boy whom you like, otherwise things may have ended a lot worse. A few broken legs and the fact the parents start talking to each other again make an OK ending.
Appropriate age: For children aged eight and older
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ROMEO & JULIET
Po motivih Williama Shakespeara
Following motifs by William Shakespeare
Coproduction of Puppet Theatre and Koper Theatre / Theatre Capodistria
Directed by and set design by: Jaka Ivanc
Adaptation and dramaturgy: Andrej Jaklič
Puppet art design: Miha Knific
Costume design: Tina Bonča
Music: Davor Herceg
Assistant director: Yulia Roschina
Animation assistant director: Brane Vižintin
Edited by: Barbara Rogelj
Light design: Božidar Miler, Danilo Korelec
PERFORMERS:
Juliet: Martina Maurič Lazar
Romeo: Iztok Lužar
Count, Laurence: Brane Vižintin
Tybalt: Miha Arh
Mercutio: Gašper Malnar
Nurse: Asja Kahrimanović
Capulet: Sonja Kononenko
Paris, Benvolio: Maja Kunšič
Montague: Jernej Slapernik
Voice: Karel Brišnik
Music performed by: drums – Žiga Kožar, bass – Goran Rukavina, saksophone – Miha Hawlina, trumpet – Jaka Hawlina, piano – Davor Herceg
Opening: Grand Stage LGL, 27th May 2011
Stage manager sound engineer: Zvonimir Urbič
Lights: Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Alojz Milošič
Puppets, set and costumes made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Jože Lašič, Mitja Ritmanič, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Irena Tomažin, Franc Kramperšek, Peter Novak, Mateja Čibej, Tinka Leskovšek, Delo osvobaja d.o.o.
Puppets painted by: Iztok Bobić
This performance of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece still deals with the plot of star crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, you will still witness the legendary balcony scene, and there will still be dead characters galore, those who deserve death and those who deserve it a little less. But since this is a puppet performance, there will be a lot less words than there are in the original, but a lot more stage dynamics, be it loud quarrels, wild fights, passionate dance or (dis)harmonious singing. The performance, aimed for those at the end of primary school and older, will speak in the language of puppets, and in a manner never before seen on Slovenian stage.
So, still a story of fatal love and its consequences, of fidelity, dedication, belonging and inevitability, but with a fresh, contemporary and original approach. Romeo & Juliet.
Appropriate age: For secondary school students and adult audience
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TICK TOCK
Sonja Kononenko
Sonja Kononenko’s original play within the European Small Size project.
Written and directed by: Sonja Kononenko
Art design and technical solutions: Sonja Kononenko, Iztok Bobić
Music and music selection: Alojz Sedovnik
Movement: Sanja Nešković Peršin
Proofread by: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Miran Udovič
Rehearsals: Polonca Kores
Performers:
Sonja Kononenko
Irena Zubalič Žan
Opening night: Kulturnica LGL, 30th September 2010
The lyrics of the Golden flower( Zlata roža) song were written by Jože Humer, to the musical motifs of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. The performance uses works by Franz Liszt and Antonin Leopold Dvořák.
Stage manager: Danilo Korelec
Lights: Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Iztok Vrhovnik
Puppets, set and costumes made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Smrekca, d. o. o.
Technical manager: Jure Žnidaršič
This show talks about child’s play and the time lost during playing, about creativity of the moment and experiencing the magic of the moment when we are lost into the time of playfulness and creativity. The performance intends to encourage us to take time and have some time to enjoy the simple things in life, to go back in the moment, and live it to its fullest, just as children do while they play, or, as artists do while they create. Let our children be children and let us remember the child in us, even if it is just for a moment before we go to bed. There is no time, or time flies and our play takes a different turn. We wonder at the small, mundane things. There is time to sleep and time to play and time to dream.
Appropriate age: for children aged one to four
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LITTLE CRITTERS
Barbara Bulatović po motivih knjige Male živali, Lile Prap
Author of puppet theatre performance: Barbara Bulatović, based on motifs of Lila Prap’s book, Little Critters
Directed by: Barbara Bulatović
Dramaturgy: Matej Bogataj
Art design: Lila Prap, Barbara Bulatović
Music by: Nino de Gleria, Jelena Ždrale
Stage movement, special effects and tricks: Ravil Sultanov
Proofread by: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Jure Lajovic
CAST:
Alenka Pirjevec: Cleaning lady Violenca Žarek (Violence Beam)
Jernej Slapernik: Suha Južina Matija, Berta Pajek (Daddy Longlegs Matija, Berta Spider)
Asja Kahrimanović: Agata Uš, Mravlja Pavla, Pika Polonica, Adolf Bolha, Vešča Meta, Kresnička Lučka, Glista Krista (Agata Louse, Ant Paula, Lady Bug, Adolf Flea, Meta Moth, Firefly Lighty, Krista Worm)
Miha Arh: Klop Črtomir, Ulrik Kolorado, Črv Miha, Oto Molj, Lenart Trot, Franc Komar (Črtomir Tick, Ulrik Colorado, Miha Maggot, Oto Moth. Lenart Drone, Franc Mosquito)
Premiere: 8th November 2010, Small stage LGL
Stage manager: Izidor Kozelj / Zvonimir Urbič
Technical director: Jure Žnidaršič
Lights: Miran Udovič
Set technician: Andrej Slinkar
Puppets, set and set elements made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Barbara Bulatović, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml., s.p.
Set painted by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
One day, while Violence the cleaning lady is doing her job, tiny creatures appear and introduce themselves to her. These creatures are her worst enemies; she calls them parasites, vermin, pest, creepy-crawlers. They put on a miniature shadow spectacle, based on Lila Prap’s witty picture book, LITTLE CRITTERS. They explain to Violence what natural balance is, and how people often disrupt it. Violence the cleaning lady learns something about cohabitation. The show is intended for the youngest pre-school audiences.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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BLACK CAT GOES COURTING
Josip Ribičič
Adapted by: Jiří Vyšohlíd, Jelena Sitar
Directed by: Jiří Vyšohlíd
Dramaturgy: Jelena Sitar
Puppet and set design by: Luděk Joska
Music: Jiří Vyšohlíd
Proofread by: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Božidar Miler
PERFORMERS:
Asja Kahrimanović
Miha Arh
Jure Lajovic
Premiere: 16th February 2011, Small stage LGL
Stage manager and sound design: Izidor Kozelj
Lights: Božidar Miler
Set technician: Iztok Vrhovnik
Puppets and set made by: Jiří Bareš
Assistant puppet makers: Iztok Bobić, Sandra Birjukov, Mitja Ritmanič, Zoran Srdić, Marjeta Valjavec
Every night Black Cat woos White Kitty, on a guitar he strums his ditty. In the songs the cat in love promises White Kitty many things, but his romantic serenades all have a bitter-sweet ending – until White Kitty starts taking care of Black Cat, and starts listening to his song despite the fact that “meow, the Cat can’t bow”… In the end she doesn’t bathe in milk, doesn’t eat pot roast, and doesn’t live in a castle as Black Cat was promising, she loves her black and white kittens. Well known rhymed feline fairytale by Ribičič offers us a witty performance in a kitchen, in the manner of the theatre of objects. The rich musical accompaniment gives it a special value.
Appropriate age: For children aged four and older
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THE THIEF FROM BAGHDAD
Jan Zakonjšek, po motivih pravljic iz Tisoč in ene noči
Following motifs from A Thousand and One Night fable
Adapted and directed by: Jan Zakonjšek
Songs by: Andrej Rozman Roza
Puppet, set and costume design: Shoshanna Utchenik
Music: Mark Messing
Puppet technology: Mitja Ritmanič
Proofread by: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Miran Udovič
PERFORMERS:
Urška Hlebec
Polonca Kores
Maja Kunšič
Iztok Lužar
Gašper Malnar
Brane Vižintin
Opening: Grand stage LGL, 1st April 2011
Stage manager and sound design: Alojz Sedovnik
Lights: Miran Udovič
Set technician: Andrej Slinkar
Puppets, set and costumes made by: Iztok Bobić, Sandra Birjukov, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Marjeta Valjavec, Shoshanna Utchenik, Valter Kofol s.p., Sara Sekač Skvarča
Set puppets and costumes painted by: Shoshanna Utchenik
Assistant set painters: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
The performance takes us to a distant past, to the Middle East, into the midst of sultans, caliphs and evil viziers. Prince Ahmed and his assistant, Abu the thief, meet in jail. When they get out of jail, they travel on land, sea and through air, embarking on incredible adventures. In the end the good wins, and Prince Ahmed marries the princess. The performance is full of wonders, such as a winged horse, a mechanic sea puppet, a genie from the bottle, an all-seeing eye, a magic bow and a flying carpet. This is a richly imaginative, exciting puppet fairytale, which makes us hold our breath and keep our fingers crossed for our heroes.
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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LAILA
Po motivih animiranih filmov Michaele Pavlátove
Following Michaela Pavlátova’s animated film motives
Author project of Martina Maurič Lazar and Gregor Lorenci
Music by: Milko Lazar
Assistant to Gregor Lorenci: Neva Vrba
Music performed by: Milko Lazar, Polonca Kores, Bojan Gorišek
Proof read by: Tatjana Stanič
PERFORMERS:
Martina Maurič Lazar
Polonca Kores
The performance uses excerpts from the text “A Short Tale of Albert Kyšk, the Flying Dream” by Ivan Vyskočil, translated by Martina Maurič Lazar.
Premiere: 6th and 7th September 2011, Small Stage
Stage manager and sound master: Izidor Kozelj
Set Technician: Slobodan Ilić
Costumes made by: Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
Set made by: Mile Pavlović, Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
Laila is a girl, or a young woman, responding to the world around her, to the small events around and inside her. Those events are easily overlooked, but they weave the fabric of her and our lives. The creators of the show hold dear Pavlatova’s special sensitivity, and they find a challenge in portraying thoughts, emotions and other elements of life that seem impossible to portray by puppets. Michaela Pavlatova’s Laila only lived in two dimensions, printed and electronic. By walking onto the puppet stage, Laila will live in the new, third dimension. We are about to experience a modern, independent puppet performance full of adventures.
WATCH Michaela Pavlátova’s animated greeting to the creators of the performance.
Appropriate age: For teenagers aged twelve and older
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LITTLE LUNA AND BIG LUNA
Boris A. Novak
Co-production of Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, Drama Stage for the Young (Dramski oder za mlade) and Prešeren’s Theatre (Prešernovo gledališče) Kranj
Directed by: Vinko Möderndorfer
Set design: Jože Logar
Costume design: Alan Hranitelj
Assistant costume designer: Mateja Benedetti
Music by: Bojan Jurjevčič - Jurki
Light design: Srečo Brezovar
Proof read by: Mateja Dermelj
CAST:
Northern Star: Vesna Pernarčič / Vesna Slapar
Luna: Ana Hribar
Pirate helmsman, Enamoured Cat, Dreamwalker: Matjaž Višnar
Comet, Sun: Jan Bučar
Pirate captain, Stargazer, Mister Falsetto: Jernej Kuntner
Pooch, Enamoured Kitty, Madam Base: Alenka Tetičkovič
Premiere: 21th June 2010
Production managers: Aca Ilić / Jošt Cvikl
Technical directors: Jure Žnidaršič, Borut Veselko
Sound: Aca Ilić / Robert Obed
Lights: Mirsad Vrević, Drago Cerkovnik / Bojan Hudernik
Puppets and set made by: Sandra Birjukov, Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Jože Lašič, Marjeta Valjavec, Jošt Cvikl, Janez Plevnik, Robert Rajgelj
Costumes made by: Krojaštvo in šiviljstvo Vesna Rau s.p. (Vesna Rau Tailoring), Marija Špeh, Jožica Torkar, Nika Zver, Branka Spruk
Hats made by: Marjana Zajc
Props and stage hands: Darko Nedeljković, Tomo Hvastja, Robert Rajgelj, Janez Plevnik, Jošt Cvikl
Wardrobe: Mihela Majcen, Bojana Fornazarič, Nena Hribar
Hair and makeup artist: Matej Pajntar, Mihela Majcen
“The puppet and radio play Little Luna and Big Luna is an ode to childhood playfulness, creativity and open-mindedness as the most authentic human attitudes to the world. Little Luna is an image of a child. I wanted this play to portray the joys and pains of growing up, and the human life torn between Day and Night, Work and Play. Sun is the King of Light and Luna is the Princess of Play. The Luna character is my own futile attempt of returning to my own childhood. Luna, the moon, is the only thing in the whole wide world which grows from new moon to full moon, and then once again returns to the waning crescent and back to the place where it began its journey. Luna is the only eternal child.” (Boris A. Novak)
Like any other child, Little Luna yearns to grow up as soon as possible. She falls in love with the Sun, and envies his size and the power of his light. But when she grows up to be the full moon, Big Luna realises that with being grown up come responsibilities. The Sun explains that he has to produce light each and every day of his life, from sunrise to sunset, to create and sustain life in space. Once Big Luna gets a bitter taste of adulthood, she begins longing for careless childhood play, and she begins to grow smaller once more.
Appropriate age: for children aged five and older
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THE BREMEN MUSICIANS
Matija Solce
Directed by: Matija Solce
Stage manager: Jelena Sitar Cvetko
Edited by: Tatjana Stanič
Music composed by: Matija Solce
Puppet and stage design: Marianna Stránská
Light design: Danilo Korelec
CAST:
Martina Maurič Lazar
Gašper Malnar
Miha Arh
Polonca Kores and
Zvonimir Urbič
Premiere: 22nd April 2010, Grand stage LGL
Stage manager: Zvonimir Urbič
Lights: Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Andrej Slinkar
Puppets and set made by: Marianna Stránská, Iztok Bobić, Sandra Birjukov, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Marjeta Valjavec, David Cajthaml, Matija Solce, Šentjakob theatre workshop
Costumes: Jadranka Pavlović, Matija Solce, Marianna Stranská
This well known folk tale of the musicians of Bremen gave Matija Solce, an established puppet artist, foundation for a vivacious and friendly performance, which combines puppets and music. As they do in the fairy-tale, the four animals make a journey, and they surprise the town folk with their music.
The children take part in the journey, when the puppets walk off the stage and mingle with the audience, as well as in the concert, when they sing with the puppets. The audience sit right on the stage, so the children get an opportunity to see the theatre from this, less common, but just as interesting point of view.
Appropriate age: for children of four years and older
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MISTER PEPI AND ARTHUR THE WORM
Barbo Lindgren
Translator: Vanda Vremšak Richter
Director: Ivica Šimić
Stage designer: Gorazd Ravnikar
Costume designer: Emina Kaliman
Music: Igor Karlić
ACTING:
Iztok Valič and Arthur the Worm
Premiere: 6th November 2002
A story of solitude and friendship. Mister Pepi lives in his neat little house, alone with his habits. Then one day an unexpected visitor enters his world: Arthur the Worm. The friendship which starts developing demands mutual understanding and respect, and for Pepi, used to his solitary life, this is a great change. In spite of all the ensuing commotion friendship wins in the end. A poetic story, full of comical turnabouts and lots of cream on the nose and…
Appropriate age: for children aged five or more
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THE RAINBOW
Jernej Kuntner
Directors: Jernej Kuntner and Alenka Tetičkovič
Dramaturg: Iztok Valič
Costume designer: Tanja Škrbič Birgmajer
Music: Bojan Jurjevčič Jurki
Light designer: Srečo Brezovar
ACTING:
Little Girl: Alenka Tetičkovič
Little Boy: Jernej Kuntner
Premiere: 17th April 2009
A little boy and a little girl meet and play in a sandbox. They are capable of sharing it and sharing their toys. They can understand each other and be friends. Then rain falls and the boy and the girl don’t understand each other any more. They cannot share things any more―the toys, the sandbox, the friendship. Don’t they like each other any more? But somewhere behind the clouds there is always sunshine! There is always hope! When the sunbeams find their way through the clouds and caress the raindrops a rainbow appears, bringing new hope, new friendship and new love. At the end of the rainbow there is a treasure… and the little boy and the little girl are happy. They have found a new path, the rainbow path. They make their way, hand in hand, along this path, to fetch the treasure. And what is the treasure? Is it love, friendship, respect? A handshake?
Hand in hand along the rainbow path…
Appropriate age: for children aged two and up
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A BOXER'S HEART
Lutz Hübner
Translator: Darko Čuden
Director and set designer: Samo M. Strelec
Costume designer: Leo Kulaš
Music selection: Bojan Jurjevčič – Jurki
Light designer: Srečo Brezovar
ACTING:
Leo: Iztok Valič
Jojo: Domen Valič
Premiere: 9th October 2008
Is communication between an old, once legendary boxer, now sitting idly in his room in a retirement home, and a young boy, full of life, impatient, arrogant, a typical representative of today’s youth living on junk food and computer games, possible? At first it does not seem very likely, but with a little time and effort on both sides the outcome is quite surprising…
Appropriate age: for young people older than thirteen and adults
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I. Zubalič Žan, S. Kononenko
Appropriate age: for children aged three and up
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LOVE DOLLS
Duda Paiva
Coproduction of LUTKOVNO GLEDALIŠČE LJUBLJANA and DUDAPAIVA COMPANY
A ballroom extravaganza, a parade of popular music and alternative love-making.
Script and direction: Duda Paiva
Drama: Jaka Ivanc
Music settings: Allan Segall
Sound effects: Izidor Kozelj
Music consultant: Augusto Valença
Lighting: Hans C. Boer, Mark Verhoef
Artistic advice: Paul Selwyn Norton
Puppet design: Duda Paiva
Puppets and stage made by: Jože Lašič, Duda Paiva, Iztok Bobić, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml., s.p.
Stage design: Andre Mello
Costumes: Javier Murugarren, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
Dance instructor: Tomaž Ambrož
Music performed by:
Cello: Urša Pavlovčič
Clarinet: Rok Felicjan
Percussion: Marko Jurečič
PERFORMING:
Miha Arh
Polonca Kores
Maja Kunšič
Iztok Lužar
Asja Kahrimanović
Martina Maurič Lazar
Augusto Valença
Opening night: 15th September 2009, Grand stage
Technical Director: Jure Žnidaršič
Coordinator, organiser: Špela Juntes
Producer DUDAPAIVA COMPANY: Prisca Maas
Performance coordinator: Izidor Kozelj
Lights: Božidar Miler, Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Tomislav Bevanda
Children not allowed!
A shocking, radical, engaged puppet show speaks about alienation as a problem of modern individual. The absence of communication is reflected in one’s intimacy. The heroes in our show are not capable of being in a relationship, being near a warm, but demanding human being, so they decide to love dolls. They can project their dreams, wishes and expectations onto the dolls. The story, which is the bitter image of our society, takes place in the basement of a building, hidden from the eyes of people and the law…
LOVEDOLLS is a masterfully created whirlwind of puppets, people and emotions, accompanied by excellent live music.
Appropriate age: for adults - children not allowed!
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THE LOST TONE
Zalka Grabnar Kogoj / Peter Kus
Animated sound performance
Co-production of Forum Ljubljana and Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Idea, direction and music: Peter Kus
Text: Zalka Grabnar Kogoj
Text adaptation: Ajda Rooss, Peter Kus
Stage director: Ajda Rooss
Art design: Kaja Avberšek
Original instruments designed and made by: Peter Kus, Darko Korošec
Choreography: Andreja Rauch Podrzavnik
Animation consultant: Nina Skrbinšek
Light design: Miran Udovič
Puppets and set made by: LGL Workshoops, Jože Zalar jr., Jaka Mihelič, Brane Ždralo
Proof read by: Tatjana Stanič
Leaflet design: Kaja Avberšek
Photography: Nada Žgank
PERFORMERS:
Miha Arh
Polonca Kores
Asja Kahrimanović
Andrej Žibert k.g.
Premiere: 28th January 2010, Grand stage LGL
Stage manager: Izidor Kozelj
Lights: Danilo Korelec
Set technician: Slobodan Ilić
Somewhere or everywhere there is a city, where time seems at the beginning or at the end. The citizens wish for peace and harmony, but they don’t know what that is. In constant conflicts and noise created by life, they’ve lost what connects them – the basic Tone. This is what the hero of our story claims is the reason, but no one understands him. He sets off on a journey, determined that he will find the right tone, the lost Tone, among all the sounds of the world. Should he find it and give it back to people, our fairytale will have a happy ending. Peter Kus’ musical fairytale is something new in the programme and realisation sense. We already know that puppets love music, but with the Lost tone it goes the other way around as well. And according to the experience of the director and his team, children find this especially interesting.
Appropriate age: for children aged seven or older
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THE JUNGLE BOOK
Rudyard Kipling
Translated by: Janez Gradišnik
Novel adapted for stage by: Tatjana Doma
Song lyrics by: Branko Završan
Directed by: Ivana Djilas
Puppet art design: Jelena Proković
Puppet technology: Mitja Ritmanič
Set design: Branko Hojnik
Light design: Božidar Miler
Music by: Boštjan Gombač
Music instructor: Ana Duša
Musicians: Igor Leonardi (sitar, guitar), Jan Tomšič (bansuri)
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
CAST:
Karel Brišnik
Urška Hlebec
Iztok Jereb
Sonja Kononenko
Maja Kunšič
Iztok Lužar
Gašper Malnar
Alenka Pirjevec
Nina Skrbinšek
Brane Vižintin
Irena Zubalič Žan
Premiere: 24th November 2009, Grand stage LGL
Technical manager: Jure Žnidaršič
Stage manager: Alojz Sedovnik
Coordinator, organizer: Špela Juntes
Lights manager: Božidar Miler
Set technician: Tomislav Bevanda, Andrej Slinkar
Puppets and set manufactured by: Iztok Bobić, Ivica Bilek, Sandra Birjukov, Jože Lašič, Mitja Ritmanič Zoran Srdić, Marjeta Valjavec, Sara Pugelj, Petra Oman, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml., s.p.
Even as a puppet show, Kipling’s Jungle Book promises an interesting trip into the jungle of India. The story of boy Mawgli, his foster mother the wolf, his protector, the wise black panther Baghira, his friend Baloo the bear and a dangerous enemy Shere Khan is going to be a real puppet spectacle, full of intense, humorous and tender moments. The interesting, visually abundant, and dynamic activities will be a sight for sore eyes and ears, because the performance is full of really good music. Why did we choose to include the Jungle Book in our repertoire at this point? Because it discusses the relations between man and nature – the possibilities of understanding each other, and the necessity of mutual respect.
Appropriate age: for children aged five and older
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Po pravljici bratov Grimm – Katarína Aulitisová
Adapted from Brothers Grimm fairytale by: Katarína Aulitisová
Translated by: Darja Pivk, Jelena Sitar
Directed by: Katarína Aulitisová, Ľubomír Piktor
Art design: Jan Kocman
Music: Jiří Vyšohlíd
Music instructor: Joži Šalej
Assistant to the musician: Izidor Kozelj
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
Light design: Jan Kocman, Božidar Miler
CAST:
Asja Kahrimanović
Miha Arh
Sonja Kononenko
Iztok Jereb
Premiere: 20th March 2008, Small stage LGL
Stage manager: Izidor Kozelj
Lights by: Božidar Miler
Set technician: Andrej Slinkar
Puppets made by: Jan Kocman, Ivan Kopa, Zoltan Jojart
Costumes made by: Sandra Birjukov, Maja Peterlin, Marjeta Valjavec
Set and props made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar jr., s. p.
You must have heard the famous story about the sleeping princess, who pricked her finger on a spinning wheel and fell asleep for a hundred years. But we are sure that you don’t know the role of the frog, motionlessly adorning the castle garden fountain, in all of this. And neither do you know where the odd musicians and their weird instruments have come from…
It is interesting how the Sleeping Beauty with the whole court sleep for a hundred long years. What can happen in a hundred years? This is a classic fairytale in a modern version, packed with action, music and humour. It was made in cooperation with a team of artists from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and it has attracted crowds to theatres, and has won awards at several festivals.
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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PEDAGOGICAL PROGRAMMES
A day of culture in a puppet theatre
In 2010 Ministry of Education opened an invitation to tender for Cultural education in the field of performing arts – unit Drama Theatre, and Ljubljana Puppet Theatre participated in the tender within the ULU- Ustanova Lutkovnih Ustvarjalcev (Puppet Creators Foundation) programme proposal. ULU’s programme was assessed as the best of all contending programmes. This is why a certain number of the below listed programmes can be partially funded from state budget. All the propositions listed are performances which additionally include meetings with creators, or a presentation of creative processes, instruments, puppets and the way they are animated. We are partaking in this programme, because we follow the aims stated by the Ministry of Education:
“The project of cultural education gives the participants the possibility to actively learn about drama theatre as an art form (its specific artistic expression, characteristics, etc). It gives them a direct contact with the creators in this field, teaches them to watch actively and critically, to contemplate, and it stimulates their own creativity. The execution of the project helps make the performance arts in the field of drama theatre more popular with children, teenagers and educational institutions. The field of theatre encompasses all the types of so called ‘stage arts’ – from drama, puppet, experimental and physical theatre to ambient and street theatre.
The Cultural education project in the field of performing arts – unit Drama theatre and unit Modern dance is a project, which gives primary and secondary school students the possibility to actively learn about performance art and its specific artistic expression depending on different performance genres/types. … Designing the project, there is an emphasis on cooperation with experts in primary and secondary schools, to evaluate possibilities of including these contents into the school curriculum.”
You can choose from the following options:
Zalka Grabnar Kogoj, Peter Kus
THE LOST TONE (Following motifs of a Chinese legend)
Directed by: Peter Kus
For children aged five and older, 60 minutes
The Lost Tone is an interesting and unusual puppet performance and an interesting concert at the same time. An animated music fairytale takes the pupils into the world of puppet theatre and music. The show, which is a special artistic experience in itself, is followed by learning about unusual musical instruments and sounds they make. The show itself and the following presentation relate to classes of Slovenian language (literature, theatre) and music classes. We invite you to Grand Stage in LGL, or we can visit you and perform on a bigger theatre stage.
Anja Štefan
BARLEY AND THE BOAT
Directed by: Barbara Bulatović
For children aged three and older, 30 minutes
The performance is a quality puppet production of the text by Anja Štefan, one of the most popular modern poets and children’s books authors. In the beginning the children enjoy the performance, and later they meet the performers themselves. Barley and the Boat is performed by some of the best performers in our ensemble, who are also skilled in educational techniques. That is why the post performance presentation will be interesting as well, especially because there are different puppet techniques involved: table theatre, plat and shadow puppets.
We invite students from first three classes. The performances are held on Grand Stage in LGL, and we need a theatre hall if we visit you.
Milan Klemenčič, following 18th century motifs
DOCTOR FAUSTUS
Restored performance directed by: Jelena Sitar Cvetko
For teenagers and adults, 60 minutes
Doctor Faustus, this exceptional production by the pioneer of Slovenian puppet art, Milan Klemenčič, is the first ever production to be in the process of being nominated for a cultural monument.
What is probably the biggest European myth has been made one of its smallest productions; it is performed on a stage the size of a TV screen with string puppets. This performance is an adaptation of Klemenčič’s work from 1938, and is an amazing theatre experience for young and adult audiences. It has visited all important puppet festivals around the world and won many awards.
The famous miniature string puppet performance offers an insight into Slovenian literary classics and Slovenian puppet history. After the show you visit back stage, puppets, mechanisms, and everything is explained. It is also appropriate for the students of final three years of primary school.
In this time of increased multimedia communication, the puppet media explores new possibilities of dialogue with the audience, and has not been limited to performances for youngest audiences only. It gives us pleasure to make this performance available for senior primary school students as well.
The programme prepared:
can be used as a part of lesson plans for literature classes.
teaches students about cultural identity and history
places Slovenian puppetry into European context.
The show is performed in Kulturnica in Židovska street, but can be taken on tour. We require a dark place of appropriate size.
For detailed information and booking please contact our event planners Špela Juntes and Edita Golob, phone: 01 3000 976, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
DOCTOR FAUSTUS
Milan Klemenčič, po motivih iz 18. stoletja
following 18th century motif
Directed by: Jelena Sitar
Puppets and stage design by: Milan Klemenčič
Music by: Igor Cvetko
Lights by: Miran Udovič
Animation directions by: Alenka Pirjevec
CAST:
Alenka Pirjevec
Irena Zubalič Žan
Karel Brišnik
Iztok Jereb
Miran Udovič / Izidor Kozelj
Premiere: 24th October 2005, Stage under the stars
Production management and lighting by: Miran Udovič
Music management by: Irena Zubalič Žan
Sound effects by: Iztok Jereb, Miran Udovič / Izidor Kozelj, Irena Zubalič Žan
Puppet copies made and painted by: Jože Lašič
Costume copies made by: Maja Peterlin
Stage set copies made by: Jože Lašič, Aleksandra Gruden, Vlado Stjepić
Stage set copies painted by: Vlado Stjepić
Puppets strung by: Mitja Ritmanič
Faustus was born in 1938(!) in Milan Klemenčič’s theatre, and Mr Klemenčič’s family and some friends gave him life in the theatre.
In 1982 Jelena Sitar and Igor Cvetko revived the performance at the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre for the very first time, adapting it a little bit in the process. Twenty-seven years later the old puppet masters pass the puppets down to a new team, the fourth this time. This performance is a valuable treasure, our puppet history’s most precious jewel, which deserves the status of a cultural monument.
Around Europe Faustus has kept company with puppets for centuries, and our Faustus is undoubtedly a part of this story. Klemenčič’s magic masterpiece with ten-centimetre marionettes is famous worldwide, a treat for those who adore the art of puppets and for theatre experts all around the world.
Appropriate age: for teenagers and adults
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LITTLE DRAGON
Sonja Kononenko
Written and performed by: Sonja Kononenko
Puppet art design: Jože Lašič
Puppets made by: Sonja Kononenko
Music: Stane Hudolin
A travelling show!
Premiere: 12th April 2003, Kulturnica LGL
A dragon is a big and mighty beast, but only when it grows up. First it is small, just like every other baby in the world, and it causes Sonja the same problems as other babies cause their mothers. This performance is appropriate for the smallest children and it is perfect to introduce the world of puppets to toddlers. The interactive type of performance provides the children with a positive first experience with puppets, because the children can pet the dragon-puppet…
Appropriate age: for the youngest children
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RASPBERRY FAIRY
Svetlana Makarovič
Directed by: Svetlana Makarovič, Brane Vižintin
Animation prepared by: Brane Vižintin
Music: Svetlana Makarovič
Music arrangements and fillers: Nino de Gleria
Set music and performance: Jelena Ždrale, Nino de Gleria, Klemen Bračko, Matjaž Sekne, Klemen Hvala, Arpad Balazs Piri, Blaž Celarec, Boštjan Gombač, Igor Leonardi
Technologist: Mitja Ritmanič
Light design: Miran Udovič
PERFORMERS:
Raspberry Fairy: Asja Kahrimanović
Lilly, Jay: Urška Hlebec
Creek, Badger: Brane Vižintin
Hedgehog: Miha Arh
Weasel, animation of Raspberry Fairy on a blossom: Gašper Malnar
Premiere: 24th November 2006, Grand Stage LGL
Staged again in September on Grand Stage
Stage manager: Lojze Sedovnik
Lights master: Miran Udovič
Set technicians: Slavko Milošič, Danilo Korelec
Set made by: Smrekca d.o.o., Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
“Raspberry Fairy, as she is in the performance, where all woodland creatures fight for a primate and ownership of a ripe fruit, is almost ethereal, spiritually flawless creature, who comes to people’s aid when they get too deep in trouble. The little fairy girl is a cute, tiny creature, who idles around in the comfort of colourful meadow flowers, but her anger, incompetence, peevishness, narcissism, petulance, and inappropriately hateful attitude towards water, have quite a few followers among those, who no longer need diapers and can find their own way to school. The benevolent girl is not to be judged too severely. After all, only her skin and clothes are dirty, the others have dirty souls.”
(RA Slovenia, 25th November 2006)
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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WHO MADE VIDEK'S SHIRT
Fran Levstik – Eka Vogelnik
Directed by, drama and art design by: Eka Vogelnik
Music: Luka Ropret, Jaka Hawlina
Proofreader: Barbara Rogelj
Puppets made by: Jože Lašič, Mitja Ritmanič, Zoran Srdič, Iztok Bobič, Sandra Birjukov, Maja Ljubič
Puppets painted by: Eka Vogelnik
Set made by: Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml. s.p., Zoran Srdič, Iztok Bobič, Eka Vogelnik
PERFORMERS:
Maja Kunšič
Iztok Lužar
Premiere: 5th October 2006, Small stage LGL
Stage director and light design by: Zvone Urbič
Set technician: Tomo Bevanda
The story was written by Fran Levstik, and we know it just as well as his story about Martin Krpan. They are both quite old. But in the words of Hans Christian Andersen: Stories are like many people – they grow better with age.
So, one summer Videk tears his only item of clothing. His family is poor, and this could be a big problem. He is sad and half naked. And then… you must have guessed… animals come to his rescue. The sheep gives him wool, the spider weaves the fabric, the crawfish cuts it, and the little bird sows it together. Soon Videk has a wonderful new shirt, and he runs home to show it to everybody.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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LITTLE BEAVER AND THE ECHO
Amy McDonald – Nina Skrbinšek
Translated by: Janko Dolinšek
Dramatisation, directed and performed by: Nina Skrbinšek
Art design: Vanda Besednjak
Music written and produced by: Peter Kus
Coaching by: Urška Zajec
Proofreading: Tatjana Stanič
Music performed by:
Bagpipes, Istrian bellows, ‘bajs’, ‘roženica’, voice: Marino Kranjac
Electric guitar, electric bass: Andrej Žibert
Clarinet, soprano saxophone: Peter Kus
‘Mandola’: Boštjan Narat
‘Violin’: Srečko Meh
Singer: Katja Šaponjić
Sound: Andrej Žibert
Light design: Miran Udovič
Puppets made by: Vanda Besednjak, Jože Lašič, Mitja Ritmanič, Maja Peterlin
Set made by: Blaž Krže
Premiere: 1st June 2001, Small stage LGL
Stage manager – sound and lights: Zvonimir Urbič
Stage technician: Andrej Slinkar
A lonely little beaver hears the echo of his voice and thinks that a friend is calling to him from the other side of the lake… He constructs a raft and sails across the vast water surface. Along the way a duck, an otter and a turtle join him. When they reach their destination, the little beaver is disappointed as he finds out their trip was in vain. But the old, wise beaver explains that it is not all that bad. While they were travelling a friendship grew among the passengers, which is exactly what they were all looking and wishing for.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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DARNMOUSIE
Svetlana Makarovič
Directed by: Nace Simončič
Set with new cast: Peter Dougan
Art design: Jaka Judnič
Music: Svetlana Makarovič
Music adapted by: Lado Jakša
PERFORMERS:
Asja Kahrimanović / Sonja Kononenko
Breda Hrovatin
Peter Dougan
Jernej Slapernik/ Marko Velkavrh/ Alenka Pirjevec
Premiere: 17th October 1986
Stage manager: Zvone Urbič / Lojze Sedovnik
Lights: Miran Udovič / Božo Miler
Stage assistant: Slavko Milošič
One day a little grey mouse came face to face with a cat, which was so surprised that it exclaimed ‘darnthemouse’s tail’ And so Darnmousie got her name. And then it’s her birthday, and her auntie Bittie gives her three wonderful walnuts. Then her unfortunate ‘toof’ breaks and she has to visit Woodpecker, the dentist, despite the kind ‘help’ of a squirrel and Wibbit the frog. And so she goes down in history as the very first mouse who gathers the courage to sit in a dentist’s chair. She became famous at home and all around the world.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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SPECKLES THE BALL
Jan Malik
Translated by: Pavel Holeček
Directed by: Jože Pengov (1951)
Performance revived by: Matjaž Loboda
Puppets designed and made by: Ajša Pengov
Set design: Ernest Franz
Music: Bojan Adamič
Set made by: Lado Skrušny
Performers:
Narrator: Irena Zubalič Žan
Speckles the Ball: Urška Hlebec – animated by Breda Hrovatin
Grandma: Nadja Vidmar – animated by Peter Dougan
Grandpa: Iztok Jereb – animated by Marko Velkavrh
Rascal the Kite: Božo Vovk – animated by Jernej Slapernik
Constable: Karel Brišnik – animated by Jernej Slapernik
Soldier: Brane Vižintin – animated by Breda Hrovatin
Guard: Božo Vovk – animated by Jernej Slapernik
Clumsy Scarecrow: Karel Brišnik – animated by Breda Hrovatin
Puppy: Brane Vižintin – animated by Jernej Slapernik
Wrennie Birdie: Irena Zubalič Žan – animated by Breda Hrovatin
1. Baby dragon: Karel Brišnik – animated by Jernej Slapernik
2. Baby dragon: Brane Vižintin – animated by Breda Hrovatin
3. Baby dragon: Irena Zubalič Žan – animated by Jernej Slapernik
Premiere: 31st March 1951
Stage manager: Zvone Urbič
Lights design: Božo Miler
Stage technicians: Tomislav Bevanda, Danilo Korelec, Slavko Milošič, Andrej Slinkar, Iztok Vrhovnik
At the very edge of the town there is a house, small as a cage, clean as a whistle and delicate as a flower. Granny and Granddad live in this house. They have no children and they are all alone – until one day, a ball flies in through the window. It has arms, it has a mouth, eyes and such nice speckles that they name her Speckles the Ball. Then Rascal the Kite flies by and takes Speckles to his lair… and then the children come and help Granny and Granddad save Speckles the Ball.
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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FORBIDDEN LOVES
Po motivih antičnih mitov (Narcis in Eho, Dedal in Ikar, Pasifaa, Pigmalion)
Coproduction of Lutkovno gledališče Ljubljana and the Gledališče Konj
Adapted after antique motifs by: Silvan Omerzu
Directed by: Silvan Omerzu
Art design by: Silvan Omerzu
Music by: Mitja Vrhovnik Smrekar
Lights by: Miran Udovič
Technology by: Žiga Lebar
PERFORMED BY:
Asja Kahrimanović
Martina Maurič Lazar
Iztok Lužar
Gašper Malnar
Brane Vižintin
Premiere: 29th May 2009, Grand stage LGL
Technical direction by: Jure Žnidaršič
Stage management and sound by Izidor Kozelj
Lights by Miran Udovič
Set technician Alojz Milošič
Puppets and sets by Silvan Omerzu, Žiga Lebar, Iztok Hrga
Throughout the show one can easily recognise the tragic destinies of famous protagonists of Greek mythology: Dedalus, the inventor whose son, Icarus, flies too close to the sun; Pygmalion, the sculptor, who is in love with his creation; Queen Parsiphea, who makes love with the divine bull, conceives and gives birth to Minotaur; and Narcissus who is in love with his own reflection. Silvan Omerzu, the director and artist, left his distinct mark on the performance – an ascetic, yet noble art form, minimalist animation of various puppets, and the heroes’ hearts that drive them into the fatality of the events.
Appropriate age: for adults
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THE MERMAN
Eka Vogelnik
Folktale adapted by: Eka Vogelnik
Directed by: Eka Vogelnik
Puppet and set art design: Eka Vogelnik
Music created by: Jaka Hawlina, Luka Ropret
Light design: Božidar Miler, Danilo Korelec
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
PERFORMERS:
Nina Skrbinšek
Polonca Kores
Miha Arh
Premiere: 30th May 2009, Small stage LGL
Technical manager: Jure Žnidaršič
Stage manager and sound manager: Zvonimir Urbič
Set technician: Slobodan Ilić
Lights by: Danilo Korelec
Puppets and set made by: Sandra Birjukov, Iztok Bobić, Mitja Ritmanič, Zoran Srdić, Smrekca d.o.o., Eka Vogelnik, Marjeta Valjavec, Jože Zalar ml., s.p., Sanela Medić
The performance, Merman, is based on a Slovene folk tale. You probably remember the story of a boy who falls in a river pool and meets the merman there. In our story, the king of the underwater world is a lonely soul, seeking companionship. He offers silver and gold to the boy, but to Pepi, his mother, father, baby brother and sister and the little house they live in, are more important than gold or silver. Aren’t our greatest treasures those we love, as well? The merman gives the boy a present and lets him go home. But he isn’t left alone, he gets a new companion, a frog which was there all along. »Birds of feather…« the frog would croak. What is the underwater world like? What do the silver and the gold castle look like? What is the friendly merman like? Come, and you will see. There is a lot of music and songs which you know as well.
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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THE TINDER BOX
Hans Christian Andersen – Andrej Rozman Roza
Directed by: Jan Zakonjšek
Assistant director: Tea Kovše (Student of Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television)
Puppet art design: Alojz Zorman Fojž
Set art design: Ana Rahela Klopčič
Costumes designed and made by: Iztok Hrga
Music written by: Mark Messing
Light design: Miran Udovič
Circus skills: Natalija in Ravil Sultanov
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
PERFORMERS:
Maja Kunšič
Gašper Malnar
Iztok Lužar
Premiere: 12th March 2009, Small stage LGL
Stage manager: Izidor Kozelj
Set technician: Tomislav Bevanda
Lights by: Miran Udovič
Puppets and props made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec
Three clowns bring a tricycle with a large box onto the stage. They stop, and the box itself is transformed into a small stage. Hand puppets come to life on this stage and perform the fairytale, The Tinder Box. During the intermissions the clowns’ entertaining acts skilfully disguise the changing of the set. Street puppeteers have arrived.
We follow the story of a soldier, who goes into town to see a wedding and to fill his stomach. A witch crosses his path and the soldier receives an old tinder box and some pieces of gold. The bastard steals the gold from him. The soldier is left with the tinder box, and it is a magic one. Whenever he strikes it, a dog appears, and fulfils his every wish. What will the soldier wish for? Will his wish come true?
Appropriate age: for children aged four and older
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RUSTLY
Svetlana Makarovič
Directed by: Peter Dougan
Art design: Jože Lašič
Puppets and set made by: Jože Lašič, Sandra Birjukov, Jure Žnidaršič, Rok Lokar s. p., Jože Zalar ml. s. p.
Music written and performed by: Nino De Gleria
Light design: Božidar Miler
Dance: Nina Skrbinšek
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
PERFORMERS:
Rustly: Polonca Kores
Mother: Irena Zubalič Žan
Little Mouse: Sonja Kononenko
Jay 1: Miha Arh
Jay 2: Irena Zubalič Žan
Bunnies: Polonca Kores, Irena Zubalič Žan, Miha Arh, Sonja Kononenko
Squirrel: Irena Zubalič Žan
Mr Badger: Miha Arh
Ms Badger: Sonja Kononenko
Kuzma, the Elf: Miha Arh
Tiny Ant: Sonja Kononenko
Tiny ants: Irena Zubalič Žan
Premiere: 28th February 2009, Kulturnica LGL
Stage manager and light design: Danilo Korelec
Rustly is a friendly boy who loves animals. One day, while he is writing his homework in the garden gazebo, Darnmousie calls him in his dreams to follow her into the woods. Yes, this is the Darnmousie from the story of the broken tooth and the hazelnut. There is something terribly wrong in the woods. The animals argue, fight, swear and shout, making all sorts of commotion. The boy is scared and wishes to return home, but night has descended on the woods. Suddenly evil laughter is heard from behind a thick spruce tree. Rustly sees Kuzma, the famous goblin, smoking a pipe with orange smoke rising from it. The entire commotion in the woods is the goblin’s fault. He resents the animals for calling him names, telling him he stinks, because he doesn’t wash himself. His cloud of orange smoke spreads anger, animosity and resentment. Rustly decides to make an end to it.
Appropriate age: for children from three years on
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LITTLE SLEEPY STAR
Frane Milčinski Ježek
Directed by: Jože Pengov / Matjaž Loboda
Puppet art design: Mara Kralj
Set art design: Ernest Franz
Music: Franci Ogrizek / Julijan Strajnar
Music performed by: Ljubljanski godalni kvartet (Ljubljana string quartet) – Monika Skalar, Karel Žužek, Franc Avsenek, Stane Demšar; Julijan Strajnar
Music recorded in studio: Sonolab
Musical assistance: Izidor Kozelj
Sound master: Sašo Kalan
Light design: Božidar Miler
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
PERFORMERS:
Narrator: Nina Skrbinšek
Little Sleepy Star: Maja Kunšič - voice, Peter Dougan - animated by
Uncle Moon: Iztok Jereb - voice, Breda Hrovatin - animated by
Star 1: Urška Hlebec - voice and animated by
Star 2: Polonca Kores / Sonja Kononenko - voice and animated by
Star 3: Asja Kahrimanović - voice and animated by
Comet Tails: Iztok Lužar - voice, Gašper Malnar / Marko Velkavrh - animated by
Ceferin the Bandit: Karel Brišnik - voice, Iztok Lužar, Asja Kahrimanović - animated by
Ice cream man: Iztok Lužar - voice, Gašper Malnar / Marko Velkavrh - animated by
1st crier: Jože Pengov (recording) - voice, Polonca Kores / Sonja Kononenko - animated by
Negro: Iztok Jereb - voice, Urška Hlebec - animated by
2nd crier: Gašper Malnar - voice, Asja Kahrimanović - animated by
Rubber man: Iztok Lužar - voice, Polonca Kores / Sonja Kononenko, Urška Hlebec - animated by
Stargazer: Gašper Malnar - voice, Breda Hrovatin - animated by
Pepe Light: Gašper Malnar - voice, Asja Kahrimanović - animated by
1st passer-by – crier: Asja Kahrimanović - voice and animated by
2nd passer-by – doctor: Iztok Jereb - voice, Polonca Kores / Sonja Kononenko - animated by
Parrot: Nina Skrbinšek - voice, Urška Hlebec - animated by
Monkey: Breda Hrovatin, Asja Kahrimanović - animated by
Puppets at the fair: Iztok Lužar - voice and animated by
Premiere: 22nd January 2009, Small stage LGL
Stage manager: Alojz Sedovnik
Set technicians: Tomislav Bevanda, Andrej Slinkar, Alojz Milošič, Iztok Vrhovnik, Danilo Korelec
Lights design: Božidar Miler
Puppet heads and hands design: Jože Lašič
Puppets made by: Ivica Bilek, Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Mitja Ritmanič, Sandra Birjukov, Marjeta Valjavec, Sanela Medić
Puppet and scene painting: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić
Wigs made by: Hermina Pavšin
Following the original Ernest Franz set design, copied from a film record - set design made by: Iztok Bobić, Zoran Srdić, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml., s.p.
Sleepy Star is a radio play, a picture book, a film and a puppet show. In Slovenia, this is one of those stories one cannot grow up without. It is built around one of the most important archetypes: a star falls from the sky to evoke love in a man (the bandit), love, which brings sense to life. Ježek took this archetypal story, which talks about uniting a mother with an idea, and skilfully disguised it into a story of a sleepy star, a very strict Mr. Moon, and a heartless bandit. The story spans from the sky to the earth, among ice-cream men, circus artists and collectors. In 1972 the entire show was destroyed in a fire, but we took old plans, photos and the filmed material, and recreated the puppets - long string marionettes. We made a new set, remade the show and brought everyone back to life, stars and bandits alike, on Earth and in the sky.
Appropriate age: for children of four and older
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BARLEY AND THE BOAT
Anja Štefan
Directed by: Barbara Bulatović
Puppet and set art design: Andreja Peklar
Music by: Jelena Ždrale, Nino de Gleria
Light design: Božidar Miler
Proofreader: Tatjana Stanič
Performed by puppeteers - narrators:
Asja Kahrimanović
Martina Maurič Lazar
Brane Vižintin
Premiere: 16th April 2009, Grand Stage LGL
Technical manager: Jure Žnidaršič
Stage manager: Alojz Sedovnik
Lights by: Božidar Miler
Set technician: Iztok Vrhovnik
Puppets and set made by: Sandra Birjukov, Iztok Bobić, Jože Lašič, Marjeta Valjavec, Smrekca d.o.o., Jože Zalar ml., s.p.; shadow puppets: Barbara Bulatović
Barley lives near the lake. He plays on its shores every day. He floats his tiny boats on the lake and wishes to have a real boat. If he had it, he thinks, he could sail across the water and get to the other side. Oh, if only he could, oh, how could he…
And it happens, he indeed gets a boat. He bravely boards it, and as soon as he sets sail, a little mouse joins him. And then a frog calls him, and a bunny, a fox and a bear. Aren’t there too many of them for the tiny boat? How will it end…
Appropriate age: for children aged three and older
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