LittleMIA
“I'm not bad, even though there are many things I can't do.” This is how Lillemia opens the door to her own world – a place where fantasy and reality mix in the struggle to believe in herself.
When Lillemia escapes from her parents and the indescribable Pretense, she meets the frog who thinks he is a prince, the exhausted captain, the oracle who talks too much and too fast, and the businessman who falls in love even though he doesn't have time. Together they form a small universe of doubt, hope and humor - a poetic theater for children and adults about the courage to be small, but still whole.
World premiere April 8, 2011, Figurteatret, Stamsund
New premiere April 8, 2013, Hattfjelldal
The tour with The Cultural Schoolbag, Nordland 2013
Script: Toril Solvang in collaboration with the ensemble Director: Bernt Bjørn On stage: Kirsti Ladegård / Grith Ea Jensen, Ellen Zahl Jonassen, Anethe Alfsvåg, Nanna Elisabeth Berntsen, Karl Flyman Scenography and costumes: Marcus Olson Lighting design: Jan Erik Skarby Composer: Gaute Barlindhaug Puppet maker: Kari Noreger Technician: Isak E. Bjørn Dramaturg: Kristin Bjørn Photo: Ingun A. Mæhlum
FIGURINE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 YEARS OF AGE Supported by: Figurteatret i Nordland, SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge, Fond for lyd og bilde, Norsk Kulturfond, Norsk scenekunstbruk AS, Fond for performing artists, Dramatikkens Hus, RadArt, Rådstua Teaterhus
RECEPTION
The performance was warmly received by children, teachers and critics alike.
“Anything but A4 theatre. The students sat like they were in chains.” – Lofotposten
“Beautiful and important theater. The puppet theater performance Lillemia addresses important issues in a unique aesthetic universe.” – iTromsø, dieningkast 5
