The musical "The Snail and the Whale" in Berlin

The Musical Fairy Tale “The Snail and the Whale” in Berlin: An Interactive Performance for Children and the Whole Family

Berlin will host a performance of the interactive musical “The Snail and the Whale”—a vibrant theatrical production for children ages 4 and up and their parents. It’s a heartwarming and inspiring story about a little snail who dreams of seeing the big wide world and sets off on an amazing journey riding on the tail of a whale.

The show combines elements of theater, music, and live interaction with the audience. Children become full-fledged participants in the action: they sing, move, and experience the story alongside the characters. The musical score, created specifically for the production, is performed in several languages, making the show accessible and relatable to an international audience without the need for translation.

The performance lasts about 50 minutes. The format of the show fosters the development of children’s imagination, emotional intelligence, and engagement, while also creating a space for family fun.

“The Snail and the Whale” is not just a children’s play, but also a story for adults. Themes of courage, friendship, support, and taking that first step into the unknown are explored with humor, warmth, and live music. After the show, children leave with a sense of adventure, while parents are given an opportunity for an important conversation about self-belief and kindness.

Starring:
Kit — Alexander Krivosheev, Yuri Shipkov, Yaroslav Romanov
Snail — Olga Krivosheeva, Anton Varaksin

Production Team:
Director, Set Design, and Costumes — Anastasia Vainmar
Music — Andrei Dyakov, Anton Varaksin
Lighting Designer — Tina Kowalski
Set Design Assistants — Alla Tsaritsyna, Alexey Kondratyev
Publicity and SMM Manager — Alexander Ivankov