Based on motifs from Erich Kästner's novel
THE LITTLE MAN
A family show with circus elements in 2 parts
Director – Toms Treinis
Playwright of the stage version – Justīne Kļava
Set designer – Kristaps Kramiņš
Lighting designer - Oskars Pauliņš
Costume designer – Marta Treine
Movement artist - Linda Mīļā
Composer – Ernests Mediņš
Cast: Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis, Tomass Ralfs Ābolkalns, Aigars Apinis, Ieva Estere Barkāne, Rūdis Bīviņš, Ģertrūde Rubins, Eduards Johansons, Kristaps Kristers Ozols, Klinta Reinholde, Krišjānis Strods.
In this stage version of Erich Kästner's novel “The Little Man,” audiences of all generations will have the chance to experience that wonderful childhood day when the traveling circus has arrived in town, the air is filled with the smell of cotton candy and fried popcorn, and no one has the slightest idea where the adventure will lead.
The novel shows that each of us has our own special place in this world, and no one is unsuccessful or worse than anyone else. The touching story of Little Max Pihhelsteinietis tells us that even a person only five centimeters tall can fulfill a big dream and become a true circus performer. But to get what he wants, Max must be not only persistent and determined, but also very brave. Just as the Little Man is almost about to realize his dream and become famous all over the world, a terrible crime occurs, turning everything upside down.
A family show for children in grades 1-6
Premiere on January 18, 2026, in the Main Hall
