Note: No longer in repertoire!

The first theatrical version of the well-known inspector created by Mika Waltari in Finland.

Chosen as the best Finnish film of all time and considered the best Palmu detective story, the story tells the story of the murder of a rich drunk boy in Eira, Helsinki. The extremely rich but eccentric Bruno Rygseck is found drowned in his own bathtub. Inspector Palmu, together with his assistants Kokki and Virta, begins to investigate a suspected accident. It is astonishing when all the members of the famous but peculiar family visit Bruno’s house on this very morning. It turns out that a party has been held in the house the night before, where they have played with dark forces. After many twists and turns and a damp lunch at Kämp, Palmu begins to understand the whole pattern of events.

Arena Stage, Hämeentie 2

Cast: Mikko Kivinen, Risto Kaskilahti, Iikka Forss, Pekka Huotari, Vuokko Hovatta, Vappu Nalbantoglu, Jari Pehkonen, Antti Peltola, Kalle Pylvänäinen, Eero Saarinen, Aino Seppo, Leena Uotila, Tom Wentzel

Original adaptation and direction: Joel Elstelä

Dramaturgy: Raila Leppäkoski

Production: Katariina Kirjavainen

Costumes: Sari Salmela

Lighting design: Kari Leppänen

Sound Design: Mauri Siirala

Camouflage and hairstyles: Henri Karjalainen and Taina Tervo