SAVING MAMA

21 April, 10.00, 13.00 (on stage of Novgorod theatre “Mali”)

SUPPORTED BY CONSULATE GENERAL OF FINLAND IN ST. PETERSBURG and TINFO– Theatre Info Finland

(Savotta–Zavod theatre project)

«Saving Mama» is a story about a girl, Mommy and the Blue. Girl feels sad and in need of mother’s comfort, however Mommy is captivated by the Blue in the unknown world. Girl bravely looks for her Mommy going long way through the desert and the blue sea to the distant snow-capped mountains. Finally, Mommy is saved and they are both happy to be together.
«Saving Mama» is an adventure tale about how brave children can be when their mother is depressed. The word depression is not mentioned in the text.
Set designer Nina Mansikka and actress Annina Rokka created magic felted costumes that display landscapes, the characters and their adventures. Afterwards, writers Markku Hoikkala and Otso Kautto wrote a play specifically for these costumes

• Markku Hoikkala and Otso Kautto founded Theatre Quo Vadis at 1985 and using natural nomads tent for 100 spectatorsDirector – Otso Kautto
  Authors — Otso Kautto, Markku Hoikkala

  Stage designer, costume – Nina Mansikka

  Light, sound – Juha Tuisku

  Actress – Eeva Putro

  Duration – 45 minutes

  Age – 5+

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