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Epidaurus Festival in Croatia for littlest residents of Dubrovnik region in Pridvorje 16 Sep 2011 at 8pm
http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10172/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Croatia-for-littlest-residents-of-Dubrovnik-region-in-Pridvorje-16-Sep-2011-at-8pm.html
By Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic
Published on 09/15/2011
 
The most precious things begin and end at home; all else is secondary. Ježurka Ježić, the popular character from Branko Ćopić's “Ježeva kućica” (The Hedgehog's Home), understood this.  So shall we, and our children; I'm not afraid for the children - they will understand if they have a chance. A beautiful interpretation of this timeless text takes the form of a musical in the enchanted surroundings of Konavle's Pridvorje on Friday, September 16th 2011 at 8pm. This lovely and important presentation is a gift from the Epidaurus Festival to the kindergarten in Konavle.

The Hedgehog's Little Home children's story by Craotian storyteller Branko Ćopić


Ivana Marija Vidović, director of the Epidaurus Festival in Cavtat, prepares special programs for children,
here with Vanesa Vidaković Natrlin in 2008.


Ivana Marija Vidović and Vanesa Vidaković Natrlin in 2011, after the Hedgehog's Home play in Pridvorje i Konavle.



 
Ježurka Ježić našao svoj dom u Pridvorju
Epidaurusov Mjuzikl u Konavlima

Peta edicija Epidaurus festivala na pola je puta ka ovogodišnjoj realizaciji. Šaljemo Vam najavu za ono najvažnije a to su dvije predstave koje će uveseliti, obogatiti, nasmijati, educirati najmanje stanovnike prelijepe naše županije.
 
Ježurka Ježić našao svoj dom u Pridvorju
Epidaurusov Mjuzikl u Konavlima

Najveća vrijednost od koje sve počinje i u kojoj sve završava naš je dom, a sve osim doma i sigurnosti usputna je stanica. Shvatio je to Ježurka Ježić, popularni lik iz svevremenog teksta Branka Ćopića “Ježeva kućica”. Shvatimo ponovno i mi. I mi i djeca. Za djecu se ne bojim, djeca će shvatiti. Za to je samo dovoljno pružiti im priliku. A jedna od idealnih je i realizacija ovog prekrasnog svevremenog teksta u obliku Mjuzikla u prekrasnom ambijentu konavoskog Pridvorja u petak, 16. rujna 2011. s početkom u 20h. Epidaurus festival doveo je pod svojim okriljem u Cavtat i Pridvorje i Ivicu i Maricu (2008.), te Mačka u čizmama (2010.), a ove godine glavnu ulogu dobio je omiljeni Ćopićev Ježurka Ježić koji ponovno luta, a u Pridvorju kao da je pronašao svoj novi dom. Kazalište "Smješko" pripremilo je za svu djecu predškolskog i nižeg školskog uzrasta predstavu o Ježurki Ježiću, slavnome lovcu, prema svima poznatom pjesničkom tekstu B. Ćopića: "Ježeva kućica".

Predstava je mali mjuzikl, a glazba je originalna iz audio zapisa, nastalog prije 20 godina, na kojoj su odrasle mnoge generacije. Potpisuje ju Hrvoje Hegedušić. Originalni tekst, sjajni glumci i lutke razlog su više zašto ovu predstavu vrijedi pogledati....

Epidaurus festival priređuje još jednu predstavu posve poučnu i posebnu. Riječ je o „Znakovima za najmanje“ koji će se odigrati u Čilipima dan poslije, 17. rujna u subotu s početkom u 19.30 i to pred župnom crkvom sv.Nikole, a također u realizaciji kazališta Smješko iz Zagreba uz glavnu ulogu Hrvoja Zalara.

Djeca se svakodnevno susreću s mnoštvom prometnih znakova. U njihovom šarenilu ponekad je teško prepoznati i zapamtiti njihova značenja. Cilj predstave „ Znakovi za najmanje“ je djeci na jednostavan način, kroz igru i zanimljive situacije istaknuti važnost pravilnog ponašanja u prometu. Glavni lik predstave je semafor koji neumorno prati promet na raskršću. On djecu upoznaje sa svojim prijateljima - prometnim znakovima, i pokazuje im kako oni pomažu djeci. Kroz zanimljive i edukativne situacije u predstavi prometni znakovi postaju i dječji prijatelji i čuvaju ih od nepotrebne opasnosti koja može biti i životna.

Ova potrebna i simpatična predstava poklon je Epidaurus festivala vrtićima Konavala i svim najmanjim stanovnicima Dubrovačko-neretvanske županije.

Sastavila: Ivana Marija Vidović, umj. direktorica Epidaurus festivala

Važna obavijest:
Epidaurus festival organizira prijevoz busićem do konavoskog Pridvorja i to na relaciji Pile - Župa mljekara - Cavtat - Pridvorje - Cavtat - Župa mljekara - Pile.
Polazak s Pila je u 18.30 u petak, a povratak netom nakon predstave istim putem.

www.epidaurus-festival.hr
Info: tickets@epidaurusfestival.hr

 
Ježurka Ježić has found a home in Pridvorje
The Epidaurus Festival's Musical in Konavle

The most precious things begin and end at home; all else is secondary. Ježurka Ježić, the popular character from Branko Ćopić's “Ježeva kućica” (The Hedgehog's Home), understood this.  So shall we, and our children; I'm not afraid for the children - they will understand if they have a chance.

A beautiful interpretation of this timeless text takes the form of a musical in the enchanted surroundings of Konavle's Pridvorje on Friday, September 16th 2011 at 8pm.

In Cavtat and in Pridvorje, the Epidaurus Festival has already brought to life Hansel and Gretel (2008) and Puss and Boots (2010).  This year, Ćopić's Ježurka Ježić takes the leading role, wandering again and finding his new home in Pridvorje.

The Smješko Theatre company has prepared a glorious play for preschool-age and younger children about Ježurka Ježić, the celebrated hunter, according to B. Ćopić's well known poetic text “Ježeva kućica”.

The show is a little musical, using Hrvoje Hegedušić's original music written 20 years ago, and beloved by many generations. An original text, brilliant actors and puppets are all the more reasons to have a look...

The Epidaurus Festival has organized another special presentation entitled  “Znakovi za najmanje” (Signs for the Littlest Ones) which will take place one day later, on Saturday, September 17th 2011 at 7:30pm in Čilipi in front of the Church of St. Nicholas, also performed by the Smješko Theatre company from Zagreb, starring Hrvoje Zalar. Every day, children are bombarded by numerous traffic signs whose colors and shapes can make it hard to recognize and remember their meanings.

The goal of  “Znakovi za najmanje” is to show children, in a simple way through games and playful interactions, how to learn the importance of proper behaviour in traffic.

The main character of the show is a traffic light, who tirelessly monitors traffic at intersections.  He introduces the children to his friends- road signs. Through interesting and educational interactions, road signs and children become friends.

This lovely and important presentation is a gift from the Epidaurus Festival to the kindergarten in Konavle and all the littlest residents of Dubrovačko-neretvanske county.

Ivana Marija Vidović, artistic director of the Epidaurus Festival

Important Annoucement:
The Epidaurus Festival has organized transportation by bus to Pridvorje, following the route: Pile - Župa mljekara - Cavtat - Pridvorje - Cavtat - Župa mljekara - Pile.  The bus will leave from Pile at 6:30pm and return from Pridvorje after the performance.

www.epidaurus-festival.hr
Info: tickets@epidaurusfestival.hr

Translated from Croatian by Sarah Rajtmajer


2nd Epidaurus Festival for children


Magic Pridvorje in Konavle, south of Dubrovnik


The town of Cavtat - ancient Epidaurus, south of Dubrovnik, where the Epidaurus Festival is held


Copyright by Miho Skvrce


A symbol of Epidaurus Festival by Neno Mikulić


Cavtat is a peaceful and pleasant Croatian town on the Adriatic sea.


Ivo Pervan, distinguished Croatian photographer, and his angels.


Ježurka Ježić by Croatian storyteller Branko Ćopić




Konvale sky, south of Dubrovnik.


Children enjoying a play by Branko Ćopić


Hedgehog's House, children's story by Croatian writer Branko Ćopić


Pridvorje in Konavle, photo by Miho Skvrce


Violinist, portrait by distinguished Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac born in Cavtat

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