Children's Play 'My Body' Uses Humor to Teach About Organs and Nutrition

The Žar ptica Theatre's latest production, "Moje tijelo" (My Body), directed by Ivan Penović, is a delightful and educational journey into the human body designed for children aged five and up. This imaginative play cleverly tackles the often-unappealing topic of healthy eating by framing it as a "nutritional crime story," where the heroes are the body's organs fighting off a virus.

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Ta 'zabranjena' riječ iz njihovih života u kazalištu ih u hipu nauči da je u umjetnosti dozvoljeno i ono za što im svi govore da se ne smije govoriti i raditi.

Penović's script simplifies complex biological concepts without trivializing them. Through a radio show format, children are introduced to the characters within a boy's body, particularly focusing on how his poor diet of fast food and sweets leaves him vulnerable. The play brilliantly illustrates that even the parts of the body children might dislike, like vegetables, are crucial allies in the fight against illness. The use of playful language, including the word 'kakač' (poop), immediately grabs the children's attention and creates a sense of shared fun and discovery.

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Možda na prvu zvuči pomalo komplicirano, ali priča je odlično postavljena, redatelj koristi formu radioemisije i prijenosa uživo, te djeca, čak i mlađa od pet godina kakvih je bilo dosta na premijeri predstave, priču prate bez ikakvog problema.

While the play's primary goal is educational, its success lies in its entertainment value. The vibrant set design and imaginative costumes by Zdravka Ivandija Kirigin transform the digestive system into a colorful spectacle. The choreography and music further enhance the playful atmosphere, making the learning process enjoyable for both children and adults. Although it's unlikely that one play will single-handedly convert picky eaters into vegetable enthusiasts, "Moje tijelo" certainly succeeds in making the topic engaging and memorable, sparking curiosity about how our bodies work.

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U svakom slučaju "Moje tijelo" je maštovito i edukativno, iako autor ovdje ne govori o dobroj i lošoj hrani, zdravoj i nezdravoj prehrani, već djeci želi pokazati kako u njihovu tijelu 'rade' oku nevidljivi organi.