Review: Prinsessa Ruusunen – paluu tulevaisuuteen
Sleeping Beauty in the theatre evening – a return to the future
Shed Music Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty – Return to the Future is the most wonderful dive into the Christmas season! Although the play itself has nothing to do with Christmas, Shed’s annual performances in December are just the thing that brings the Christmas spirit. Last year, I went to see the wonderful Snow Queen with my child, and I knew to expect a great performance this year as well. And oh my, we had another great evening at the theater with the young people of Shed!
Theatre for everyone
Shed musical theatre is a theatre hobby for children and young people that is open to everyone. In the Shed, it doesn’t matter what you look like, where you have come from, and what you are like, because everyone is received as unique individuals who matter and matter. First of all, isn’t it an insanely great starting point for every single child’s hobby! Dozens of children and young people will be seen on stage, each of whom will emerge as their own special selves. In addition, the young people of Shed throw themselves into these performances with such passion and joy that you can’t help but smile at the performance.
On top of that, these children are insanely talented. So where does this generation come from?! Singing, dancing, wonderful empathy for any role from the very youngest end. I don’t know any of the performers personally, but I still almost got a tear in my eye when I thought about what a great opportunity this kind of performance is for them. Every parent, relative and friend is sure to burst with pride there on the side of the stands. This kind of performance requires a lot of courage and courage to put yourself on the line. I don’t think it would be good for that!
Sleeping Beauty with a twist
But to the performance itself. Sleeping Beauty – Back to the Future throws the classic fairy tale into disarray as the unruly princess travels back in time to her parents’ youth in the colourful 70s. Whatever the case, the past looks quite different from what could have been deduced from the present and gave the young princess a lesson in the facts of life. There is a lot of dancing, singing both together and separately, amazing costumes and characters that the performers embrace.
Based on the Chickenshed Theatre (UK) version of the musical, the elven godparents are the goofy teachers of a magical boarding school who confuse rather than clarify. With the future of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Good and Bad Conscience try to keep Sleeping Beauty on track, while the evil Myrtti is vying for the crown for her son Martti.
This musical for the whole family is a fun and warm story about growing up, responsibility and friendship – and there are plenty of levels for different ages, from toddlers to adults.
The play will be performed with two castings, which is why it will also have two premieres. I believe that both formations are equally brilliant. It is crystal clear that this (also) play has been worked on out of a genuine desire and love for theatre. It was great to hear that in addition to numerous financiers, the president’s spouse has also pledged to be Shed’s new patron.
The play has been made in collaboration with the Helsinki City Theatre and will be performed at Studio Pasila until 17 December. Some of the shows are already sold out, so hurry up and get your own tickets asap! This experience should be shared together with your own or familiar children (the recommended age is from 5 years and up) and jump straight into the Christmas season.
By all means, get to know Shed and go see these plays. There is no better way to support diversity, youth and culture.