Author → David Almond
Director → Taavi Tõnisson (Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences)
Dramaturg → Mihkel Seeder (VAT Theatre)
Art Director→ Marion Undusk
Choreographer→ Olga Privis
Composer → Kirill Havanski
Lighting Designer → Priidu Adlas
Translated by → Laur Lomper
Cast → Märten Metsaviir, Markus Luik, Emili Rohumaa (student of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), Britta Soll, Kristo Viiding, Kersti Heinloo, Christopher Rajaveer, Jüri Tiidus

Have you ever contemplated the purpose of human shoulder blades?

Imagine your entire life unraveling before you—new home, a newborn sibling, scarce parental attention, and bewildering friendships. It feels as if no one truly comprehends you anymore, and certainty becomes a distant memory. And you can't be sure of anything anymore!

Meet Michael, whose family is relocating to an ancient, dilapidated house with a garage teetering on the brink of collapse. His parents are preoccupied with a prematurely born infant, leaving Michael to grapple with his solitude. Amidst the chaos, he stumbles upon a peculiar figure in the garage, resembling a stray. Yet, this strange, gaunt, and cantankerous old man becomes an unexpected friend, infusing Michael's life with newfound purpose. Who is this enigmatic, sluggish being afflicted with arthritis, with an insatiable craving for Chinese cuisine and dark beer? Is he old or young? Is he even human? Does he truly exist? In caring for Skellig alongside his newfound companion Mina, Michael also becomes a lifeline for his younger sister.

Based on the novel "Skellig"´(published in Estonian in 2020) by British author David Almond, this play delves into themes of loneliness, apprehension and responsibility. Yet, it also explores the profound facets of friendship, love, and adaptability. In the unlikeliest of places, hope emerges.

This atmospheric production is tailored for young audiences and families alike, seamlessly weaving together the artistry of verbal theater, visual theater, and physical theater.

The production is suitable from the age of 10.

Premiere: 9 December 2023 in the Big Hall.