The Little Man

In this stage adaptation of Erich Kästner’s novel “The Little Man,” audiences of all ages can experience that wonderful childhood day when a travelling circus arrives in town, the air is filled with the smell of cotton candy and freshly popped popcorn, and no one has the slightest idea where the adventures will lead. The novel reveals that each of us has a special place in this world, and no one is a failure or inferior to anyone else. The touching story of Mäxchen Pichelsteiner shows that even someone just five centimetres tall can fulfil a great dream and become a true circus performer. But to get what he wants, Mäxchen must be not only persistent and decisive, but also very brave. Just as the Little Man is about to fulfil his dream and become famous around the world, a terrible crime turns everything upside down. A show for the whole family, for children in grades 1–6. The production received nominations in the 2025/2026 Spēlmaņu nakts season in the following categories: Thank you