Concept

The fairy tale advocates a life in the here-and-now and valuing what you have,
not what you could have. It also reminds us that time passes and that we should
not waste what time we have in always looking to the horizon and losing sight of where we are. This production really is for the whole family as the message is important for children and
parents alike. The end of the tale is not truly tragic but it does give pause for thought.
Just as with Andersen's steadfast tin soldier, who also ends his life in flames, we feel
pity but somehow happy in the knowledge that the fir tree has lived a life rich in experience. And this makes us reflect on moments of happiness in our lives. A short moment of rest in a hectic age. We believe in these fast-paced times of ours, with our desires and needs dictated and
altered almost every hour by the powers of commerce and advertising, that it is important
to tell stories which remind us to stop occasionally and ask ourselves: What do I have?
What do I want? What do I need?

Perfect at Christmas time, as this is the season of Christmas trees
and Advent has lost most of its spirituality in favour of shopping-stress,
the message is valid the whole year round.