The Little Death

"The Little Death" is a tragicomic solo theatre piece about mental health that explores the boundaries between reality and fiction with black humour and absurd situational comedy. The protagonist, Margarete, a psychotherapist with her own traumatic past, is confronted with the disappearance of her suicidal client Vera. When she finds Vera’s dog with a farewell message, she embarks on a search that leads her not only to Vera but also to her own history, accompanied by her sister Lee, a former criminal investigator.

Emily Schmeller portrays all roles with dialectal nuances and multi-layered presence, supported by the music of Chili Tomasson and the choreography of Gail Skrela. The piece is based on Schmeller’s eponymous short series and blends theatrical elements with a poignant narrative about loss, guilt, and the complexity of human relationships. Directed by Caroline Richards, who also contributed dramaturgically, it is a production by TATU Theatre aimed at audiences aged 16 and above.