Sami Keski-Vähälä – Paavo Westerberg

Nauravan kulkurin tarina

Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

The story of how Vesa-Matti Loiri became an artist beloved by the entire nation. A moving, funny and poetic tribute to art and entertainment, told through Vesa-Matti Loiri’s life and accompanied by the timeless music he performed.

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David West Read - Max Martin

& Julia

Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Forget tragic endings and Julia weeping over Romeo – the year’s most electrifying musical, & Julia, is something else entirely! Shakespeare’s most famous love story gets a fresh new twist, set to the biggest hits of the 1990s and early 2000s – what could be better?

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Niina Lahtinen - Joonas Nordman

Kotijoukot

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

How many push-ups would you do for love? Niina Lahtinen and Joonas Nordman’s new, hysterically funny relationship comedy is finely tuned farce from Finland’s funniest actors – packed with action and sweat, explosions, rage and love.

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Marie Jones

Kiviä taskussa

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

A firm audience favourite since 2002!

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Helsinki Dance Company & Kenneth Kvarnström

no-no

Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

A contemporary dance classic returns! Kenneth Kvarnström’s no-no is one of the few true classics of Finnish contemporary dance. Premiered in 1996, it ushered in a new era of powerfully physical contemporary dance.

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Iida Turpeinen - WAUHAUS - Pipsa Lonka

Elolliset

Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Elolliset takes audiences on an expedition to the origins of the concept of extinction. Based on Iida Turpeinen’s acclaimed novel, the production casts a humorous yet wistful eye on humankind’s faith in its own intelligence and the feverish quest for true knowledge.

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Pirjo Tuominen - Miika Muranen

Kurtturuusut

Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Kurtturuusut is a warm-hearted comedy about friendship, love and growing older. Paula, Eini, Erika and Sirkka – four widows in their seventies, four friends, the Kurtturuusut. The women share their lives with one another – and there is plenty to share. They live life on their own terms, but something is missing.

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Miika Nousiainen - Marzi Nyman - Mariska

Fretti Mercury etsii onnea

Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

A fast-paced, big-hearted musical about friendship and the search for happiness! A delightfully funny children’s play by Miika Nousiainen, featuring joyful music by Marzi Nyman and brilliant lyrics by Mariska.

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John Ajvide Lindqvist

De obehöriga

Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

A spot-on satire of our times.

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Christoffer Strandberg – Kansanmies

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

Christoffer Strandberg’s megalomaniacal comedy show takes him to the heights of power – before bringing him crashing back down. Through stand-up, music and a host of characters, the show pokes fun at majorities and minorities alike, not forgetting politicians, entertainment stars and, above all, Strandberg himself.

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Alfred Backa – Svenskfinlands sista satiriker

Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

Alfred Backa is known in both Finland and Sweden for his razor-sharp political satire and high-energy performances. At Lilla Teatern, audiences can look forward to two hours of politics, impressions, puppetry and sheer silliness.

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Jyri Numminen – Tuomas Kesälä

Liisa pelimaassa

Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

A brand-new take on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale! At its heart are the captivating young performers from Shed, whose energy and passion light up the stage in a truly unique way.

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Monsterit Stand Up Show

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

Finland’s top comedians Ali Jahangiri, Heli Sutela and Fabe take over the stage for an unforgettable show packed with hilarious moments!

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Astrid Menasanch Tobieson

När Baba faller i poolen är kl. 23.47

Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

The play portrays a changing world of work and a society where more and more people fall through the cracks, their dignity at risk as security disappears.

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Stand-up club

Club act!one

Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

Studio Pasila is Finland’s leading stand-up comedy venue, featuring the country’s top comedians!

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Iikka Kivi – Protestinauru Stand Up Show

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

When times are bleak, laughter is rebellion! Stand-up comedian Iikka Kivi’s brand-new full-length comedy special Protestinauru is searching for a funnier tomorrow for us all!

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André Wickström – 30 år på scen och inget slut i sikte!

Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

In this anniversary show, André returns to the stage wiser than ever (or at least more middle-aged), serving up highlights from three decades alongside brand-new material – because politics is the only place where old jokes get recycled.

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Mauri Kunnas

Kaksitoista lahjaa Joulupukille

Small Stage Foyer – Eläintarhantie 5

Mauri Kunnas’s beloved classic tale comes alive once again at Christmastime in the foyer of the Small Stage.

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André Wickström 30 vuotta lavalla – eikä loppua näy!

Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

In this anniversary show, André returns to the stage older and wiser (or at least middle-aged), serving up the very best from across the decades – along with all-new material, of course, because recycling old jokes is best left to politicians. Along the way, we’ll discover why the famously reserved Finland-Swedish demeanour is anything but stiff, salty fermented herring.

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Merja Larivaara

Seniorisoppa joulukonsertti

Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Let’s get into the Christmas spirit together! Beautiful Christmas songs, shared moments, festive atmosphere and stories on the Main Stage of Helsinki City Theatre.

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Merja Larivaara

Seniorisoppa

Main Stage foyer – Eläintarhantie 5

Seniorisoppa® is an event you can enjoy on your own, as a pair or with a larger group. You’ll find good company there – and you’re always welcome to sing along!

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