Note: No longer in repertoire!

“Now we will tell the story of two brothers, Kaarle and Joonatan Leijona, and how they became Lionhearts. This story is like a fairy tale, and a little like a ghost story too, but it is all true.”

Astrid Lindgren’s Veljeni Leijonamieli is a beloved classic, a magical fantasy about two brothers who carry each other through adversity. It is a story of brotherhood and love, a breathtaking adventure in which everyone finds their courage.

Veljeni Leijonamieli tells the story of two brothers, Korppu (Alexander Wendelin) and Joonatan (Mikko Kauppila). Joonatan, the elder brother, dies while saving the ailing Korppu from a fire, and Korppu soon passes away too. After their brief lives on earth, the brothers journey to the beautiful land of Nangijala, where they fight side by side against the forces of evil. Their journey becomes a thrilling adventure during which the fearful Korppu grows into a brave Lionheart.

Veljeni Leijonamieli portrays grief with great beauty before growing into a breathtaking adventure filled with courage and hope. It is a story of a boundless love that conquers fear and even death.

Astrid Lindgren’s Veljeni Leijonamieli is directed for the Main Stage by Jakob Höglund. Combining musical theatre, puppetry and choreography, the production is a fantastical and visually stunning spectacle.

All performances of Veljeni Leijonamieli are surtitled in Finnish / alla Veljeni Leijonamieli -föreställningar textas på svenska / all Veljeni Leijonamieli -performances are surtitled in English.

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