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ABOUT THE MUSICAL

Hudební divadlo Karlín continues to present new projects on its Small Stage. This time it brings to the stage one of the best-known stories in world literature – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. Audiences can look forward to a musical with new original music, a new script and a distinctive visual concept.

Who does not know The Little Prince? It is a story about searching for oneself, one’s place in the world, home and closeness to another person, while retaining a sense of playfulness and a child’s view of the world. Although it explores profound and often very adult themes, it speaks just as naturally to children. This is why The Little Prince is a story for every generation – and why this production is intended for both children and adults.

The script was written by young author Kateřina Pixa Průšová, who also directs the production. Together with an experienced creative team, she returns to Saint-Exupéry’s world and offers her own perspective on the familiar story.

The original music was composed by versatile musician, composer and actor Jan Maxián. He has created a distinctive, almost cinematic score that becomes an essential part of the storytelling. The song lyrics were written together with Dominick Ross.

“The Little Prince is a theme I really enjoy. It can be beautiful and approached in many different ways. I have known most of the people at the theatre for a long time and felt an incredibly friendly atmosphere here. The aim was simply to create beautiful, honest theatre. Whenever someone wants to make something properly and with care, I am happy to be part of it,” says Jan Maxián.

The visual concept is another important element of the production. It draws on the illustrations of internationally acclaimed artist Petr Sís, author of the book The Pilot and the Little Prince. His unmistakable style is reflected particularly in the projections by Anne-Marie Rohanová, while the costumes were designed by Andrea Pavlovičová.

The stage will naturally feature the best-known characters from Saint-Exupéry’s story. Roman Tomeš and Mikuláš Matoušek alternate in the role of the Pilot. The Little Prince is played by three talented young actors: Jonáš Jakub Antl, Kevin Just and Martin Kubuš. Michaela Tomešová and Tereza Rychlá appear as the Fox.

“Since the book was first published, The Little Prince has been adapted in many different ways around the world. Our show will captivate both young and adult audiences with beautiful costumes, projections and, above all, Jan Maxián’s magnificent music,” says theatre director Egon Kulhánek.

CAST

The Little Prince - Jonáš Jakub Antl / Kevin Just / Martin Kubuš
Pilot - Mikuláš Matoušek / Roman Tomeš
Fox / Eliška - Tereza Rychlá / Michaela Tomešová
Flower / mother / businesswoman - Hana Drozdová / Petra Kosková
Businessman / Uncle Luboš / father - Denny Ratajský / Jan Urban
Geographer / Grandpa Radek - Dušan Kollár / Bronislav Kotiš
King / brother Pavel / Drunkard - Josef Fečo / Vojtěch Flígr
Lamplighter / Grandma Anežka - Lucie Domesová
Cousin Rita / Vain Woman - Darja Kňavová / Helena Nádobová / Anna Tvrzová
Cousin Zita / Vain Woman - Sofie Killichová / Nikola Machová

CREATIVE TEAM

Music: Jan Maxián
Script: Kateřina Pixa Průšová
Lyrics: Dominick Ross / Jan Maxián
Direction: Kateřina Pixa Průšová
Choreography: Paulína Šmatláková
Set design: Kateřina Pixa Průšová
Costumes: Andrea Pavlovičová
Projections: Anne-Marie Rohanová
Sound design: Vojtěch Panenka
Lighting design: Pavel Dautovský
Visual artist: Petr Sís