THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER author   Puppets and actors appear in this show based on the H. C. Andersen's fairy tale. Mainly by acting and almost without words, the creators aim to unveil the most stunning and interesting aspects and spreads of this tale – from the issues of differences and love at the first sight, to the plethora of bizarre adventures experienced by the Tin Soldier and his Dancer. Circus skills, small magic tricks, rhythmical music, and set and costumes made of paper reveal hidden issues, sub-stories and metaphors. Everything results in a microcosm offering heaven for fantasies of fairy-tale lovers of all ages. Oscar Wilde, who highly esteemed H.C. Andersen, once wrote: "Fantasy is love." Conceived and directed by: Ivan Peternelj Actors: Ravil Sultanov, Nataša Sultanova, Ivan Peternelj Voice-over: Pavel Ravnohrib Music: Mitja Vrhovnik Smrekar Costume and set design: Barbara Stupica Costume maker: Maja Radežič Set maker: Tomaž Lebar Production: EXODOS Ljubljana Co-production: Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana Premiere: 30 September 2006, Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia