In the story we all know, Martin Krpan cuts down a linden tree and fashions a weapon from it with which he defeats Brdavs, saves Vienna … and then rides home on his mare. But what happens next?
Few Slovenians know that Fran Levstik also wrote a continuation of the story. Inspired by this lesser-known sequel, the dancers of En–Knap Group have imagined their own version of what might follow, which they will present in their own playful way.
We are delighted to invite you to the premiere of our newest dance performance for children, which will take place on 4 and 5 December 2025 on the Main Stage of Španski borci Culture Centre. Following the success of the performances Huda mravljica and Hud pesjan, which delighted thousands of children across Slovenia, En–Knap returns with a new imaginative story that is also environmentally relevant, created in collaboration with a top creative team already well known and loved by young audiences.
The performance is intended for children aged 5 to 10.
When dance and play speak about nature
Through play, dance, humour, and imagination, the performance opens up important themes about protecting nature, the consequences of our actions, and the importance of community – in a way that children can easily understand and embrace.
Dance, costume design, lighting, and illustration come together in a new production created by the outstanding creative team behind En–Knap’s previous children’s dance successes. Under the choreographic direction of Iztok Kovač, the dancers of En–Knap Group once again join forces with dramaturge Jera Ivanc and costume designer Barbara Stupica, whose distinctive visual approach creates an imaginative world in which humour, play, and ecological messages resonate with the youngest audiences. This time they are joined by acclaimed musicians Blaž Celarec, Nino de Gleria, and Žiga Golob.