The Scarlet Flower. The Beauty and the Beast
About the performance
Sergei Aksakov’s tale “The Scarlet Flower” is one of the countless variations of the story about the beauty and the beast, which also has been known in Western culture for centuries.
Before leaving, the wealthy merchant allows each of his three beautiful daughters to choose a special gift to bring from the trip. The youngest does not want treasures or clothing but asks her father to bring her the most beautiful flower in the world, which the merchant recklessly picks in the garden of the enchanted palace. To save her beloved father from death, Nastenka goes to live with a terrible beast, whose kindness and care awakens a true friendship and love in the young girl’s heart.
This musical tale about the beauty of the heart, courage, honesty and the ability to see beyond the human appearance is suitable for the audience aged 3 and above.
Creative team
- Stage director:
- Maris Koristins
- Stage, puppet designer:
- Anita Znutiņa-Šēve
- Composer:
- Valdis Zilveris
- Lights designer:
- Uldis Andersons
- Video designer:
- Evita Bēta
- Texts of songs:
- Владимир Новиков
Roles are played by
- Nastya:
- Kristina Varsa
- The Beast:
- Jury Lunik
- Merchant:
- Vladimir Svoboda
- Eldest daughter:
- Julia Meshcheryakova
- Middle daughter:
- Kikimora, cat:
- Lilija Sūna
- Woodsman, mouse:
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