A Ballet About the Origin of Humanity

The story of Adam and Eve is one of the most famous myths of human creation: God creates man and gifts him a perfect home. Soon, God realizes that it is not good for man to be alone, and so He creates a woman for him — and together, they are happy. Their blissful life could have lasted forever, but they break the one and only rule — they taste the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. Thus, sin enters the world, and God is forced to banish the man and woman from paradise.

Although seemingly simple and well-known, this story raises many burning questions: What does an ideal life mean? A world without sin? Responsibility and free will? Under the guidance of choreographer Marge Ehrenbusch, the VAT Theatre ensemble explores this ancient story through the lens of classical ballet, also asking: What can a dramatic actor offer to ballet — and vice versa?

The Tower Hall of the National Library serves as a space for artistic experimentation for VAT Theatre. It was in this very hall that Tanel Saar staged his previous work The Tale of Tsar Saltan, and he now continues his playful exploration with this new ballet.

Premiere: May 19, 2015, at the Tower Hall of the National Library.
Performances: A total of 26 shows — 5 across Estonia and 21 in Tallinn. The final performance took place on November 16, 2017, at the Tartu Uus Teater.

Director: Tanel Saar          Choreographer: Marge Ehrenbusch
Composer: Madis Muul          Set Designer: Pille Kose
Dramaturg: Siret Paju           Lighting Designer: Sander Põllu
Cast: Kristiina-Hortensia Port, Liisa Pulk, Tanel Saar,
      Ago Soots, Meelis Põdersoo, Martin Kõiv, Madis Muul
Photographer: Siim Vahur       Images and Videos