Jussi Moila – Sini Pesonen

Kuningatar­näytelmä

Premiere 28.8.2025 – Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Kuningatarnäytelmä tells the story of Kristiina, Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. Written by Jussi Moila and directed by Sini Pesonen, this historical contemporary drama resonates powerfully with the present through its themes of power, gender and love.

Sara Koiranen, Iida Hägglund & creative team

little_star95 – ooksä online?

Premiere 7.8.2025 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

little_star95 – ooksä online? is a nostalgic journey into a teenage girl’s bedroom and an evening spent on the internet in the early 2000s. Moving between offline and online worlds, the performance explores the kinds of self-images and relationships the internet has created.

Red Nose Company

Strömsö

Premiere 13.5.2025 – Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

An uplifting musical theatre production with a guaranteed happy ending!

Aulikki Oksanen and Friends

Hyppy syreenien tuleen

Premiere 9.5.2025 – Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

This special concert celebrates the beloved poet Aulikki Oksanen. Performers include Aulikki Oksanen herself, Vuokko Hovatta, Tuure Kilpeläinen, Jarmo Saari and Marzi Nyman.

Minna Lund & team

Agora – kaksi merenneitoa tyhjässä altaassa

Premiere 29.4.2025 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

A riotous performance in which the unveiling of a donated statue escalates into an insatiable aquatic romp that sweeps the audience along with it.

Sinna Virtanen

Kaunotar ja hirviöt

Premiere 10.4.2025 – Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Drawing on true crime and mystery plays, the work is set in a twisted fantasy village straight out of an animated fairy-tale film. Borrowing, stealing and forging different versions of familiar tales, it blends the cute with the macabre, the kinky with the twee, and the wicked with the angelic.

Merja Larivaara

Seniorisoppa kevätkonsertti

Premiere 8.4.2025 – Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Welcome spring with us!

Sinikka Nopola Memorial Celebration

Ei tehrä tästä ny numeroo

Premiere 1.4.2025 – Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

A memorial celebration for Sinikka Nopola (1953–2021) will be held at the Arena Stage on 1 April. The evening brings together Nopola’s unforgettable texts, songs and poems.

HDC & Annamari Keskinen & Ryan Mason

DREAMER

Premiere 20.3.2025 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

Helsinki Dance Company’s DREAMER is a multidisciplinary dance work exploring the interplay between the visible and invisible worlds. The performance invites audiences into a surreal waiting room where human bodies, movement, music and space merge into one.

Ria Kataja – Minna Kivelä

Tuula ja Pirkko – Meil on aina Toro

Premiere 7.3.2025 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

Tuula and Pirkko are a sprightly duo from Ala-Vittula, with a combined age of around 170. They don’t actually like each other very much, but for some unknown reason, they have spent their entire lives joined at the hip. Contrary to what you might expect of older people, age has not mellowed them. Quite the opposite.

Kevätkarkelot – 4 koomikon super stand up ilta

Premiere 1.3.2025 – Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

Get ready to laugh at the funniest night of the spring! Kevätkarkelot brings four Finnish stand-up stars to the stage – featuring the most upbeat comedians in stand-up.

Minna Rytisalo – Henna Piirto

Jenny Hill

Premiere 13.2.2025 – Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Hilarious and tender, Jenny Hill is a sparkling coming-of-age story about a middle-aged woman. Pure joy from start to finish, it empowers, inspires and entertains, offering a wealth of insights and relatable moments.

Kjell Westö - Annina Enckell

Skymning 41 – berättelsen om Molly och Henry

Premiere 8.2.2025 – Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30

In 1939, newly in love, Molly and Henry realise that their country is going to war. While Henry reports from the front, Molly tours Sweden to raise funds for Finland. Based on Kjell Westö’s novel, the production explores love, morality and the impact of war on society.

Meri Valkama – Tuomas Timonen

Sinun, Margot

Premiere 6.2.2025 – Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Meri Valkama’s sensational bestselling novel Sinun, Margot comes to the Main Stage in a magnificent theatrical adaptation directed by Riikka Oksanen! Sinun, Margot is an intense drama about what happens when ideals begin to crumble. An individual story expands into a gripping exploration of an entire era.

Juho Mantere – Henri Lyysaari

Uusi Eden

Premiere 5.2.2025 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

A carnivalesque musical comedy set in post-apocalyptic Pasila, combining dark humour, topical themes and stirring music in a way you’ve never experienced before. A breathtakingly funny and heartbreakingly beautiful story of hope and love — and how far we are prepared to go in the fight for a better world.

Agatha Christie

Eikä yksikään pelastunut

Premiere 29.1.2025 – Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

This taut, expertly crafted classic thriller is Agatha Christie at her finest. The chillingly compelling murder mystery delivers two hours of intense suspense at the Arena Stage, firmly established as Helsinki’s premier venue for thrillers.

Shed Musical Theatre

Prinsessa Ruusunen – paluu tulevaisuuteen

Premiere 3.12.2024 – Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5

The young performers of Shed Musical Theatre continue their annual Christmas tradition with a musical for the whole family at Studio Pasila. It is a family-friendly story about growing pains and coming of age, taking responsibility and friendship. And a little about plumbing skills, too.

Ali Jahangiri – Mustavalkoista

Premiere 30.11.2024 – Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2

In spring 2025, Ali Jahangiri broadens our horizons with his solo stand-up show Mustavalkoista. Expect laughter and humour in every colour of the spectrum!

Minna Rytisalo - Miika Muranen - Sinikka Sanelma

Lempi

Premiere 21.11.2024 – Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Three destinies, three stories, and a woman who disappeared. Based on Minna Rytisalo’s debut novel, Lempi is an intensely atmospheric drama about passion, chance and the power of love.

Astrid Lindgren

Veljeni Leijonamieli

Premiere 17.10.2024 – Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5

Astrid Lindgren’s beloved classic Veljeni Leijonamieli explores grief with tenderness and unfolds into a magical fantasy adventure filled with courage and hope. It is a story of boundless love that conquers fear and even death.