Grater Tales 2: The Cheerful Boy Who Could Bite His Own Nose!

Perfect for ages 5 and up! 🎭

A delightful 40 minutes!

Welcome, theater lovers, to the wonderful world of Romanian!

Tickets are just 0, 25, 50, or 100 lei—choose your perfect spot!

Author: Alex Moldovan

Directed and adapted for the stage by the wonderful: Selma Dragoș

Featuring the talented: Oana Mardare

A little boy pulls off an absolutely amazing trick: he bites his own nose! Everyone rallies to celebrate this unseen talent: proud parents, scientists, journalists, and city officials. The grand, festive day arrives when our little star is set to perform live for the public, and... he just STANDS there. What in the world happened? Why?

About the series Grated Stories

What, and especially who, is the Grater?

And what does a story do on a grater? Does it get shredded, narrated, or does it play a trick on us?

Children's imaginations are often faced with hyper-polished toys and media that leave no room for completion, with games that already have a detailed, pre-written manual. They don't stretch the imagination or require any creative negotiation of meaning.

We warmly invite you to a wonderful series of performative readings where modest, everyday household objects transform into characters, magical places, and even deep emotions! Featuring the fantastic Oana Mardare—actress, mom, and chief storyteller (and grater)!

*All performances in the Animat programme will be accompanied by delightful mediation sessions.

This wonderful event is part of the exciting project Animat!
A cultural project proudly co-funded by the National Cultural Fund Administration.
This project does not necessarily represent the official position of the National Cultural Fund Administration. AFCN is not responsible for the project's content or how its results may be used—these are entirely the happy responsibility of the funding beneficiary.
Brought to life with the generous support of the Cluj-Napoca City Hall and Local Council!