Note: No longer in repertoire!

The play tells the story of people who start speculating in the midst of unstable conditions and deprivation, who are blinded by the dream of getting rich quickly and the security it brings. Everything is merchandise, including love.

Of the two daughters of the family of photographer Ahlroos, who lives in poverty, Lahja is still unmarried, and Eedit is married to the honest businessman Jaakko, but like her mother, she begins to dream of riches and a wider life. Who wins, money or love?

On the newly renovated small stage, Maria Jotun’s wonderful language comes into its own in this fresh version of The Golden Calf . Director Heidi Räsänen characterizes the play in Teatteriin magazine as follows: “A woman does what has traditionally been done by men: she visits, she becomes wealthy. And this is done without becoming a dude at all, and it is written through very good, sarcastic and cunning humour.”

“The opening play of the Helsinki City Theatre’s small stage, The Golden Calf, is a two-and-a-half-hour experience that I watched in the preview with cold shivers on my skin. Sometimes with tears in my eyes, sometimes with laughter.” Apu blog 1.9.2017 – Liisa Talvitie

“Under the direction of Heidi Räsänen, Jotun’s fine, rich dialogue gets the interpretation it deserves. Not a word is lost, the acting of the City Theatre’s skilled ensemble emphasizes the text without freezing for a moment.” Kansan Uutiset 17.9.2017 – Anna Paju

“A message gilded with comedy gets through best!”  Western Uusimaa 11.9.2017 – Kaarina Naski

 

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