ACH dance performance ''TALE OF THE KINGS''

In "Tale of the Kings," the special and profound world of Čiurlionis comes alive, having become both a gift from God and a torment for him. This inner world is embodied in the performance by 25 artists from the ACH Youth Troupe, who together create a separate and essential, cohesive character in this production. "Tale of the Kings" is not the first performance where young dance talents nurtured by A. Cholina appear on the grand stages of the ACH and other Lithuanian theatres, but it is the first time on such a large scale.

In addition to the magnificent mass scenes, the main roles in "Tale of the Kings" are, as always, created by the brightest stars of professional Lithuanian dance, leading soloists from the ACH Theatre and other theatres in the country – Jonas Laucius, Nora Straukaitė, Martynas Čiučiulka, Olesia Šaitanova, Beata Molytė, Rokas Spalinskas, Vadimas Krupeninas, and others.

The scale and scope of the premiere are also impressive: in total, more than three dozen artists dance in the performance, over 300 costumes have been created for them, and the stage and visual elements dynamically change one another, thus drawing the viewer into an almost two-hour journey through the world of Čiurlionis, compellingly told through the language of dance – from birth to death.

"It is simply impossible to tell it any shorter or more modestly – the theme itself demands a grandiose expression," A. Cholina comments on her determination not to spare any resources for her vision. "There can be no compromises – if you have set your sights on such a theme, you must do it to the maximum."

The musical fabric of "Tale of the Kings" is special, filled with a gentle Lithuanian spirit – the performance's soundtrack features the most beautiful works of Čiurlionis, as well as musical dedications to Čiurlionis by contemporary Lithuanian composers, including works by Mindaugas Urbaitis, Donatas Zakaras, and Jorė Bartaškaitė.

"This performance is like a reminder to us of the work of the great Lithuanian genius and its significance. In it, I sought to convey the dramatic life story of Čiurlionis as authentically as possible, so I believe that the importance of the national theme, the directorial decisions, the choreography, the aesthetics, and the meaning of the work will pierce the souls of the viewers, and their moved hearts will carry the message by word of mouth, creating the lasting value of this performance for future generations..." says A. Cholina.

Duration: 110 min., without intermission

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Thanks to your support, our theatre can plan new premieres, maintain a professional troupe of artists, go on tours throughout Lithuania, even to more remote regions of the country where professional performing arts are less accessible, and not compromise on the artistic and technical quality of the performances. Observing the ever-increasing sales of these tickets, we are convinced – we are certainly not alone. Thank you to every single current and future supporter of the ACH Theatre!

Also, aiming to create a positive change in society and contribute to shaping a new attitude towards cultural patronage in our country, two years ago we took the lead in educating young people and raising a young generation of cultural patrons. Therefore, in the new season, we are continuing the initiative aimed at all young people aged 15-24 – they can continue to purchase FUTURE PATRON TICKETS for all ACH Theatre performances and watch the shows from a special row, next to the theatre's Patrons.

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