Review: Eila, Rampe ja suolaparta

Laughter for autumn

The lives of the slow Häme residents, Eila and Rampe, are now turning into a farce when there is moisture damage downstairs in the couple’s home and Rampe’s cousin from Stockholm and his wife come to spend the night. And farce is a good thing. At least for me, this accelerated and functional version of the couple’s life pleases and makes me laugh more than the previous Eila and Rampe plays, which have been based on more subtle comedy. The play, written by Sinikka Nopola and directed by Katja Krohn , highlights topical themes that have a tragic plot in some of them. But Eila (Heidi Herala) and Rampe (Pertti Koivula) navigate the challenges of modern life together in their own way, almost envious. Rampe, the embodiment of the man from Tampere, also has an ace up his sleeve. When you get into a tight spot: take the remote control in your hand and stare at the formula race.