OH, MARJA, FLY, FLY

The performance is for the youngest children,from infant to age four, and is inspired by the ladybug and the movements and play of children, as well as a poem by the choreographer. In the performance we meet two different creatures, Marja the ladybug and Tuuli the elf girl, who enter an unknown landscape devoid of colour. They are very different and have different properties and perceptions of their surroundings. Something magical happens at their first meeting. The room suddenly has colours and strange things happen. Does the elf girl have magical powers? The elf girl wants to play with Marja and takes her along on a journey that features challenges, play and wonder. Through their experience and incidents, they develop a playful and warm friendship that takes them on yet another journey.

Oh, Marja fly, fly, where are you going now?
Look at all the colours you will get
A touch of warmth on your cheeks
Can it be the sun coming in?

Oh, Marja fly, fly, you are so dear to me
Oh, I think i got too close to you.
Can you hear a melody far away?
Can it be a red star?

Oh, Marja fly, fly, what are you thinking about?
Is it the blue colour you try to reach?
Listen to the sound of the music
And see what the magic brings.

Oh, Marja fly, fly, let me go with you
Let us fly, let us fly – far away.
Tomorrow I think we have beautiful weather
And we shall dance in a ring with new clothes.

By Inger Cecilie Bertrán de Lis