Although The Jungle Book addresses primarily young people, its life model character delivers fundamental revelations to all age groups.
The incredibly popular musical that was adapted from the classic novel by Kipling portrays the jungle as mirror of human society. The antropomorphic beasts represent our better half: they are strict but honest, their society follows the severe and intransgressible laws of nature.
Growing up in the jungle, Mowgli faces and overcomes difficult challenges, however the often lowly forces of human society are the ones that almost defeat him. Still, one force only characteristic to humans draw him back to human community: love. In the final scene of the piece, a modern Adam and Eve stand facing a world that is need of redemption.
The soundtrack of the piece is moving, uplifting and full of humour. The lyrics are brimming with wordplay, and the underlying ironic meaning is accompanied by tunes that parody musical genres.
