Alytus City Theatre opens the door to the genre of contemporary clown show that is not yet known very well in Lithuania, and invites you to the children's performance "Čiurlionis' Tale". The play about the famous painter and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is created by the pioneer of this genre in Lithuania, director Žilvinas Beniušis.
The epicentre of the play is Čiurlionis himself, who is narrated by his daughter, Danutė, who was born almost at the same time when Čiurlionis had to leave this life. She tells the story of Čiurlionis as if she were creating a fairy tale, full of vivid characters and miraculous events related to reality (and art). The whole action takes place in the artist's studio, which becomes the place of his life and fantasy.
The comic and yet magical atmosphere is created thanks to clear physical acting and a magical set design, which is linked to the artist's paintings. Čiurlionis is portrayed as a cheerful, chaplish hero, with a big heart, who constantly gets involved in comic situations. His life is like a circus performance, never lacking a little magic.
The show is suitable for children aged 6 and up and for the whole family.