Events

The world of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales is familiar and beloved by different generations – these timeless stories accompany grandparents, parents, and children throughout their lives. Knowing this, the actors of the Klaipėda Youth Theater invite you to get to know Andersen's lesser-known fairy tale "The Twelve from the Mail Coach."

H. C. Andersen's fairy tale "The Twelve of the Post Carriage" is included in the collection of the writer's most beautiful fairy tales and allows us to understand the cyclical nature of life, reminding us of the uniqueness of each season. Although the story begins in winter, on New Year's Eve, it reveals the uniqueness of each month of the year. It all starts when a mail coach stops at the city gates. Inside are twelve mysterious passengers. They are all different from each other, colorful and special, and more importantly, they bring gifts for the twelve months.

"In this fairy tale, like in a calendar, we can see what we look forward to each year, what repeats itself, and why it is worth waiting for a new beginning every year. Andersen wrote this fairy tale more than 160 years ago – it is very interesting to compare how he imagined the course of the year at that time, how he described the distinctive features of each month. In the performance, we try to supplement this authentic approach with elements of modern life, so that even our youngest viewers can find a connection with each month," says actress Ieva Pakštytė.

The creative team behind the performance consists of six young theater professionals, all of whom are students of actor and director Valentinas Masalskis from different generations. The actors' accumulated stage experience will be revealed in all possible aspects in this performance – the team not only creates a dramatic interpretation of the fairy tale, but also takes care of the set design, costumes, and soundtrack themselves.

The performance is recommended for children aged 5 to 12.