Lyrical theatre for the very small

With its special brand of quiet lyricism, Theatre My specializes in plays aimed at the very youngest audiences, introducing the under-fours to the unique world of the theatre through highly visual productions which demonstrate a tremendous feel for the simple stories and images that small children love.

Mette Rosleff
Born in 1969, this self-taught actor worked with a number of different Danish theatre companies before founding Theatre My in 2001.

Artistic profile
In Danish ’My’ means ’Micron’, and Theatre My specializes in productions on a micro scale for children aged four and under.  These visually rich plays are notable for a simplicity which charms children and fascinates grown-ups.

At the heart of these productions is artistic director and actor Mette Rosleff, spellbinding audiences with her quiet charisma and warm presence.  With their sure sense for storytelling her plays demonstrate a great respect for the importance of their role: representing as they do the child’s very first encounter with the magic of the theatre.  The stories they tell focus on themes with which small children can relate: this wonderful life, in which anything can happen and where the big can be found within the small.

Theatre My possesses a rare gift for generating an air of intimacy in its productions, all of which last for about 30 minutes.  In so doing it create a secure atmosphere for the children, while at the same time stimulating their spirit of adventure and their capacity for wonder.  Stage-sets which spring sudden surprises, inanimate objects brought to life - these weave a magic guaranteed to leave tiny theatregoers wide-eyed and open-mouthed.


Current productions

Himmelsange/ Songs from above
(2006)
Small stories rich in music and animated images form the framework of a flow of intense and lyrical moments. A theatre performance about being little in a perfectly remarkable world. Co-produced with Teater Refleksion.
Language versions: Danish, French, German and English
Age group: 2-4 years old
Max. audience number: 40

Lille Py / Little Py
(2004)
A poetic, visual fantasy about life`s gift. The performance connects with small children’s ability to philosophise about themselves and the world around them – the sky, the earth and everything in between. The toddlers will feel the joy of recognition and have some good laughs.
Language versions: Danish, French, German and English
Age group: 2-4 years old
Max. audience number: 30

Solens Land/Land of the Sun
(2001)
Tells of the sun’s and the moon’s alternating course across the heavens.  The round of the day is depicted in a series of simple images, in a lyrical presentation of things close and familiar.  A production which pays tribute to the little life within the vast universe.
Language versions: Danish, English, German, French
Age group: 1½-4 years
Max. audience: 30

Review extracts

"A micron is a very small unit, but Theatre My is big.  Splendid theatre for the very small."
Berlingske Tidende (DK), Land of the Sun

"Lille Py/Little Py has the lot: security, closeness, atmospheric music, lots to look at, lots of insights into human depth, and glimpses of great poetry.  An amusing and lyrically powerful picture poem to be savoured long afterwards in memory."
Børneteateravisen (DK), Little Py

"Himmelsange, which also boasts an excellent musical accompaniment, is bursting with joie de vivre, and with gratitude for life itself.  Here one is treated to the intense experience of  two groups which know just how to present children with an intimate and marvellously artistic piece that the kids obviously lapped up.  As did we grown-ups."
Århus Stiftstidende (DK), Himmelsange

International tours

2008
June: Draiocht Festival (Dublin /IR) - Songs from above

2007
May: Danish Children’s Theatre Festival, New Victory Theatre (New York /USA), Songs from above
May/June: Touring in Japan (Kochi, Kumamoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto), Songs from above