Play "The Smart Hat" based on a Japanese fairy tale

This is a story where a book becomes a hat, and a hat becomes a key to a new world.

In the play, an old book is not just a source of wisdom, but a magical hat that enables us to hear what we usually do not. Through the means of object theater, the spirit of Japanese fairy tales is playfully brought to life – objects turn into heroes, and their stories invite the audience on a journey full of imagination.

The sustainable scenography of the play is created from old books with outdated content, which, instead of ending up in the trash, find their place on stage as works of art. It is a calm, sensitive story suitable for all viewers, friendly even to neurodivergent children – without drastic elements, accompanied by gentle music and the actress's sincere relationship with the audience.

Director, scenographer, actress - Saulė Degutytė Composer, performer - Gediminas Žilys Lighting designer - Rimas Molis

For children from 4 years old.

Creative workshops will take place after the play!

Premiere March 14, 2026 The creation and dissemination of the play are funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture