Note: No longer in repertoire!

The Surprise Guest is a sharply funny, recognizable and hilarious comedy. It shows in a hilarious way where excessive politeness can lead us and what the consequences can be when we don’t dare to say it.

Peter and Debbie celebrate their wedding anniversary on a cruise, enjoying and relaxing just the two of them, without their children, who are going through the most difficult teenage tantrums. In a light-hearted cruise atmosphere, they get to know the familiar, charmingly easy-going and self-confident Elsa. The contact information will be exchanged, it would be nice to see it sometime.

Although Elsa is a little overzealous. Maybe a little too friendly. Not really our type. Well, but on the other hand. Why not. However, we are unlikely to ever meet.

Peter and Debbie return home and the exuberance of the cruise slowly slips back into middle-class suburban life and wrangling with sour teenagers.
Until, unexpectedly, Elsa is in town. He has decided to come to visit, he will soon be at the door.

Peter and Debbie start furiously googling their guest, who is he really? The search results are a shock. Elsa reveals something that puts Debbie and Peter’s hospitality and courtesy to the test. How do you get rid of Elsa?

How can I put it nicely…

The new comedy stars the brilliant trio Sanna Saarijärvi, Vuokko Hovatta and Santeri Kinnunen.

Co-production: Synsam and Amanda B

Performance rights are supervised by: Nordic Drama Corner

 

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