ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF FLOWERS

Director Ilinca Stihi set out on an unparalleled journey into the works of Hans Christian Andersen. Thus, she combined two of his best-known stories: The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Princess and the Swineherd, producing a show that is full of color, humor, and special effects.

The children are transported into the wonderful world of flowers, where Princess Deea must choose a suitor. Contending for her hand are the still-youthful Bud and the imposing Prince Lily. Partaking of this adventure is a duo of experienced detectives – the Crow and the Hedgehog – who try to find a suitable groom for the princess.

Time goes by, and the land of flowers is threatened by the arrival of autumn. Deea, the Pansy, the Bee, the Dragonfly, and the Drone must run away from the cold wind, but the Autumn Fairy comes to the rescue and shields them under her wing.

The story has a happy ending: Bud matures into a flower, and in this new outfit he marries Princess Deea.

Adapted by: Ilinca Stihi

Based on stories by: H.C. Andersen

Cast:

Deea – Alexandra Velniciuc / Loredana Cosovanu

Pansy – Raluca Botez

Autumn Fairy – Silvana Ionescu

Bud – Dan Clucinschi

Prince Lily – Robert Radoveneanu

Hedgehog – Ciprian Cojenel

Crow – Daniela Ioniță-Marcu

Bee – Cosmina Dobrotă

Dragonfly – Iulia Diana Samson

Drone – Dragoș Sphiu

Directed by: Ilinca Stihi

Stage design: Luana Drăgoiescu

Original music and lyrics: George Marcu

Choreography: Andreea Duță

Light-design: Cristian Niculescu

Sound-design: Mihnea Chelariu

Photo: Maria Ștefănescu

Running time: 1h20m

Premiere date: October 15, 2013

Recommended age: 6+