Background
Politeness put to the test
THE EVERYDAY LIFE of a middle-class family is turned upside down when a surprise visitor arrives at their home. Her parents have met Elsa earlier on a cruise and have a heartfelt image of her. However, just before Elsa arrives, they come across allegations online about her questionable past, but at that point they no longer dare to cancel the visit.
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Festive charms and fireworks at Studio Pasila
Swinging music, the magic of theatre and the best aspects of being a woman," says Merja Larivaara, whose idea gave rise to the performance Woman – Always at the Best Age.
Read moreThe wild and raw energy of young actors
The year is 1935, Los Angeles. Robert and Gloria, who have recently met each other, decide to take part in a competition where the participants dance for as long as they can and the last couple standing wins. Young people dreaming of a career in film hope to attract the attention of talent scouts in the field – and, of course, win money.
Read moreThe first Master’s thesis on the stage of contemporary performance has been published
Hakkarainen, who graduated from the University of Helsinki's Theatre Studies, evaluates the artistic and economic aspects of the stage in Contemporary Performance and considers what kind of capital the stage produces for the artists who participated in it and for the Helsinki City Theatre.
Read moreSurreal images and live flamenco
The title Blood Wedding refers to the 1932 tragedy play by the Spanish writer Federico García Lorca , which premiered in Madrid the following year.
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Psychological thriller in the frame of a chamber drama
Jenny and Sam have moved into a Victorian terraced house with their baby, where strange things are starting to happen.
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