It was never meant to be a fairy tale.
As the Fairy Sings is an immersive performance that reinterprets the Slavic tale of the water spirit as a contemporary metaphor. Set in a fluid landscape where darkness and light dissolve into a single, unstable space, the work follows a solitary figure who encounters a radiant presence—one that appears to be a guide yet subtly leads her astray.
What initially seems like guidance gradually reveals itself to be an illusion. The “fairy” is not a savior but a projection—a response created by those unable to bear the weight of not knowing. The piece explores how the longing for direction can turn into dependency and how “the other” is often cast as a solution to mask an inner void.
At its core, the performance challenges a deeply ingrained patriarchal perspective: the urge to idealize, define, and possess the feminine as something meant to guide, soothe, or redeem. Here, the female figure rejects this framework. She is neither an object of salvation nor a destination. She exists beyond function, beyond projection.
“I am made to shine, not to be owned.”
Through movement, sound, and text, the work creates a tense, unsettling space where attraction and danger collide. The audience is invited to confront the tension between following and losing oneself, between illusion and autonomy.
Created in collaboration with a local artist, the work adapts to each specific context, becoming a dialogue between place, body, and imagination.
Admission is free, but space is limited; advance registration is therefore recommended.
17:00 — performance followed by a discussion
20:00 — evening performance (without discussion)
The event is suitable for visitors aged 12 and up.
Program subject to change. More information at trencin2026.eu
