Note: No longer in repertoire!

A ticket to this work also includes admission to Helsingin Feministinen Salaseura’s performance Kohtaamisia
The ticket includes admission to Encounters by The Feminist Secret Society

Performance times (after the performance of Kohtaamisia and the interval):
Tue 9.8. at approx. 20:20
Thu 11.8. at approx. 20:20
Fri 12.8. at approx. 20:20
Sat 13.8. at approx. 15:20
Sat 13.8. at approx. 20:20
Mon 15.8. at approx. 20:20

Performance Times (After the Encounters performance and also the interval):
Tue 9.8. at approx 8.20 pm, Studio Pasila
Thu 11.8. at approx 8.20 pm, Studio Pasila
Fri 12.8. at approx 8.20 pm, Studio Pasila
Sat 13.8. at approx 3.20 pm, Studio Pasila
Sat 13.8. at approx 8.20 pm, Studio Pasila
Mon 15.8. at approx 8.20 pm, Studio Pasila

TICKETS

Last Hurrah is a celebratory performance that brings the various emotional dimensions of revelry to the fore. The physical states of the guest of honour – the main performer – and the associations they evoke bring a sense of emptiness and awkwardness onto the stage. Party anthems and a concerto of party blowers handed out to the audience create a charged atmosphere in which the performer does everything she can to please her guests.

Sara Grotenfelt is a performer and choreographer working across dance, performance and live art. In her artistic practice, she is interested in using choreography to create emotionally charged images and chains of association. Sara’s works have been presented at venues and events including Stockholm Fringe Festival, Helsinki Kunsthalle, the Copenhagen Opera House and online. As a performer, Sara has appeared in works by
W A U H A U S, Blaue Frau, Eleanor Bauer and Frédéric Gies.

Concept, choreography and performance: Sara Grotenfelt
Choreographic assistance and creative dialogue: Sanni Kriikku
Photo: Helen Korpak
Supported by: Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Routa Company residency and Liisa Pentti +Co residency

Thank you to Jouni Järvenpää, Sanni Kriikku, Anne Naukkarinen, Maya Oliva, Selma Reynisdóttir and Suvi Tuominen for all your help and support.

The performance contains sudden sounds that may be startling.

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TICKETS

Last Hurrah is a party performance where different emotional sides of celebration rise to the surface. The protagonist’s bodily existence and expressions bring forth different associations that intensify a sense of emptiness and awkwardness seen on stage. Familiar party songs and party horns distributed to the audience create a concerto full of tension around the performer who tries to please her party guests as much as she can.

Sara Grotenfelt is a performer and choreographer who works in the fields of dance, performance and live art. In her artistic works, Sara is interested in constructing images filled with emotions and associations by choreographic means. Sara’s works have been presented in, for example, Stockholms Fringe festival, Taidehalli Helsinki, Copenhagen opera house and the internet. As a performer, Sara has worked with
W A U H A U S collective, Blaue Frau, Eleanor Bauer and Frédéric Gies, among others.

Thank you Jouni Järvenpää, Sanni Kriikku, Anne Naukkarinen, Maya Oliva, Selma Reynisdóttir and Suvi Tuominen for all your help and support.

The performance contains sudden sounds that might surprise you.

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Last Hurrah is a celebratory performance that brings the various emotional dimensions of revelry to the fore. The dancer’s shifting physical states and the associations they evoke create a palpable sense of awkwardness and emptiness that eventually fills the entire stage. Iconic party anthems, accompanied by party blowers handed out to the audience, create a charged atmosphere in which the dancer does everything she can to please her guests.

Sara Grotenfelt is a performer and choreographer working across dance, performance and live art. In her artistic practice, she explores how emotionally charged images and chains of association can be created through choreography. Sara’s works have been presented at Stockholm Fringe Festival, Helsinki Kunsthalle, the Copenhagen Opera House and online. She has also appeared in works created by W A U H A U S, Blaue Frau, Eleanor Bauer and Frédéric Gies.

Thank you to Jouni Järvenpää, Sanni Kriikku, Anne Naukkarinen, Maya Oliva, Selma Reynisdóttir and Suvi Tuominen for all your help and support.

The performance contains sudden sounds that may be startling.