A Mouse Called Julian (Festival LUTKE)

A Mouse Called Julian (2019) is a picture book about a reclusive mouse called Julian by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton. The mouse prefers to spend his days alone rather than in the company of his neighbours and other residents of his neighbourhood. And he absolutely loves it. But everything changes when a fox accidentally falls into his flat.
By a strange coincidence, the reclusive Julian one day meets a fox one day. Initially timid and reserved, the two heroes soon find themselves having a nice dinner and slowly realise that they have found a friend for life in each other. Two completely different animals, which in nature could also be in a predator-prey relationship, become involved in a friendship that should never have developed at first glance.

The picture book about a mouse who is annoyed by co-existing animals raises an important point about accepting fellow beings as they are. By introducing two completely different protagonists, the author also emphasises the importance of tolerance and getting to know each other, even if it seems at first glance that they want nothing to do with their new acquaintance.

The production is based on the themes of overcoming fear, the richness of friendship and relationships and is directed by the renowned and award-winning LGL animator Asja Kahrimanović. The production, which marks her directorial debut, uses puppets made by illustrator, musician, graphic designer and versatile artist Jure Engelsberger - Engels. Together with an extended creative team, they have created a gentle but exciting adventure that emphasises that life can be more enjoyable if we let others in once in a while.

Source: https://www.lgl.si/en/performances/repertory/1166-A-Mouse-Called-Julian-Festival-LUTKE