Mushroom War

Our literary classic Justinas Marcinkevičius never hid the fact that his most popular work is the verse poem for children “Mushroom War.” Because of its playful, musical form and layered content, the poem is often staged in theatres. So reliable sources warn: dear audience, prepare to defend yourselves—the mushrooms are getting ready to march! According to director A. Mikutis, who is devising the mushroom army’s strategy, the “hat-wearing rebels” will use various tactics on the battlefield of the upcoming battle—the Great Hall: they will stomp and dance, sing rousing arias, hide beneath enormous hats, attack with jokes and cheerful verses, and even tumble head over heels…