An Elf's Tale
An ELf's Tale
From the moment a palm-sized ladybug quietly ambles across the log set-piece in the center of the stage, until the Dream-Eating Fairy (Ágnes Simor) disappears inside that very same log, children are taken on a meticulously crafted journey—one rooted in their own imaginations and everyday experiences—that offers ample opportunity for uproarious laughter, hushed excitement, and vocal, enthusiastic reactions. The resolution, too, is no mere obligatory happy ending, but a genuine, heartwarming takeaway that they can easily relate to their own lives. (...) Magic tricks, puppetry, and scenes featuring acrobatics, juggling, and dance blend seamlessly into a performance that melds dreams and wakefulness, fantasy and reality, into a fluid whole; each element serves a specific purpose and meaning, forming an integral part of the story.
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Goblins live everywhere: they emerge from broom bushes; they are forest dwellers, meadow dwellers, or attic lurkers; they can be water goblins, drawer goblins, or even pocket goblins; they inhabit housing estates and sometimes even tag along with you. They get up to mischief—smashing, crashing, ruining, and dismantling things—yet they also guard dreams or brew *pálinka*. They quarrel and make up; they are restless, odd, and meddlesome creatures. To be honest, we have never actually seen a child throwing a tantrum, sulking, or telling fibs, but we have certainly caught plenty of goblins red-handed near children... and as for what they get up to—well, that is something worth seeing at least once! For this performance, Simorág Dance Circus has created an original story, though one deeply rooted in the countless tales of goblins and sprites we have explored. The show is built upon verse, and we recommend its dry humor and unique narrative to older children and adults alike.
ARTISTS
Performers and collaborators: Gergely Geret Kiss, Bálint Turai, Ágnes Simor
Music: János Vázsonyi Set design: Endre Pallos, Attila Deák Costumes: Sophie Zoletnik Headdresses and felt accessories: Cecília Mihály Apple balls: Balázs Bosznay Puppets: Márton Vincze Sound and lighting: Balázs Szabon
Director, writer: Ágnes Simor
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The production travels with a cast of three and one key technical staff member.
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