Mikė Melagėlis and the Living Fairy Tales

An interactive theatrical musical morning based on the works of Motiejus Valančius

Is it always worth telling the truth? Why is friendship so important? Can old Lithuanian stories be interesting to today's children?

We invite children aged 3-12, parents, grandmothers, and grandfathers to a cheerful musical morning, where the instructive short stories of Motiejus Valančius come to life on stage through theater, live music, and playful storytelling.

Although everyone knew that Mikė knew how to lie, he always managed to deceive others. But what happens when a lie starts weaving new stories? Is it always possible to untangle oneself from them? Together with a group of merry storytellers and musicians, children will embark on a journey through the world of Motiejus Valančius, where they will meet Mikė Melagėlis, Prancė Paukštvanagėlė, the lively Vencė, and other colorful characters.

Accompanied by live music, the little ones will not only listen to stories but also become part of them. The program will feature Lithuanian instruments – kanklės, birbynės, horns, and others, the sounds of which will help explore our musical heritage. This is not a lesson where you have to sit quietly. It is a live encounter that invites you to ask questions, laugh, get involved, and discover together that stories written over a century ago still speak today about what matters most – honesty, friendship, responsibility, and respect for one another.

Featuring Justina Tomkutė-Petraitienė

Vygantas Bemovas

Kaunas Music Ensemble "Ainiai"

Concertmaster Narimantas Murauskas

Director – Arvydas Lebeliūnas

Music and lyrics by Zita Bružaitė

The project is funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania