Once upon a time, there lived Mr and Mrs Meyer. Mrs Meyer worried about everything. She worried about the weather, about accidents, about what might possibly happen. In her imagination lived the Shadow of Anxiety, constantly conjuring up catastrophic scenarios, so she tried to anticipate everything, keep everything under control, and protect herself from every possible danger.

Mr Meyer, on the other hand, lived quite differently. He calmly accepted each day as it came, and whenever the world seemed too complicated, he would immerse himself in the ritual of drinking tea. And so their life flowed along its familiar course.

Until one day, a little bird appeared in their garden – Ciepukė. From that day on, the Meyers’ world begins to change. Playfulness, surprise, closeness, and more and more love enter their everyday lives.

Wolf Erlbruch (1948–2022) was a German children’s book author and illustrator, and one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary children’s literature. His work is characterised by its philosophical depth, subtle humour, existential themes, and a highly recognisable style combining collage and hand-drawn illustration.

Today, when anxiety about the future, insecurity, and constant threats have become part of everyday life for many people, Mrs Meyer’s story feels especially relevant. The performance explores the possibility of breaking free from constant fear through connection with another, care, and love. As she raises Ciepukė, Mrs Meyer herself begins to change – learning to let go of control and discover inner freedom. Love becomes a force that helps her break free from fear and gives her wings.

The creators share their thoughts on the performance:

“A performance about a true feeling – one that transforms, liberates, and paints the world in different colours...” (Lijana Muštašvili)

“Small things, every day – a path towards a great love of life.” (Erika Gaidauskaitė)

“A performance about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people.” (Karolis Butvidas)

“‘Mrs Meyer’ is, to me, a bible of sensitivity and anxiety. A wonderfully gentle story about the crookedness and uniqueness in each of us. About how being slightly off-centre, imperfect, and individual is not a flaw, but one of our most beautiful qualities.” (Neringa Keršulytė)

“In the performance, the boundary between reality and an illusory world is subtly erased; dreams are no less important, no less real than our everyday lives.” (Andrius Šiurys)

“This is a story about love that gives you wings.” (Justina Jukonytė)