Nauravan kulkurin tarina
Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
The story of how Vesa-Matti Loiri became an artist beloved by the entire nation. A moving, funny and poetic tribute to art and entertainment, told through Vesa-Matti Loiri’s life and accompanied by the timeless music he performed.
& Julia
Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
Forget tragic endings and Julia weeping over Romeo – the year’s most electrifying musical, & Julia, is something else entirely! Shakespeare’s most famous love story gets a fresh new twist, set to the biggest hits of the 1990s and early 2000s – what could be better?
Kotijoukot
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
How many push-ups would you do for love? Niina Lahtinen and Joonas Nordman’s new, hysterically funny relationship comedy is finely tuned farce from Finland’s funniest actors – packed with action and sweat, explosions, rage and love.
Kiviä taskussa
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
A firm audience favourite since 2002!
no-no
Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
A contemporary dance classic returns! Kenneth Kvarnström’s no-no is one of the few true classics of Finnish contemporary dance. Premiered in 1996, it ushered in a new era of powerfully physical contemporary dance.
Elolliset
Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
Elolliset takes audiences on an expedition to the origins of the concept of extinction. Based on Iida Turpeinen’s acclaimed novel, the production casts a humorous yet wistful eye on humankind’s faith in its own intelligence and the feverish quest for true knowledge.
Kurtturuusut
Small Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
Kurtturuusut is a warm-hearted comedy about friendship, love and growing older. Paula, Eini, Erika and Sirkka – four widows in their seventies, four friends, the Kurtturuusut. The women share their lives with one another – and there is plenty to share. They live life on their own terms, but something is missing.
Fretti Mercury etsii onnea
Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5
A fast-paced, big-hearted musical about friendship and the search for happiness! A delightfully funny children’s play by Miika Nousiainen, featuring joyful music by Marzi Nyman and brilliant lyrics by Mariska.
De obehöriga
Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30
A spot-on satire of our times.
Christoffer Strandberg – Kansanmies
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
Christoffer Strandberg’s megalomaniacal comedy show takes him to the heights of power – before bringing him crashing back down. Through stand-up, music and a host of characters, the show pokes fun at majorities and minorities alike, not forgetting politicians, entertainment stars and, above all, Strandberg himself.
Alfred Backa – Svenskfinlands sista satiriker
Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30
Alfred Backa is known in both Finland and Sweden for his razor-sharp political satire and high-energy performances. At Lilla Teatern, audiences can look forward to two hours of politics, impressions, puppetry and sheer silliness.
Liisa pelimaassa
Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5
A brand-new take on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale! At its heart are the captivating young performers from Shed, whose energy and passion light up the stage in a truly unique way.
Monsterit Stand Up Show
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
Finland’s top comedians Ali Jahangiri, Heli Sutela and Fabe take over the stage for an unforgettable show packed with hilarious moments!
När Baba faller i poolen är kl. 23.47
Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30
The play portrays a changing world of work and a society where more and more people fall through the cracks, their dignity at risk as security disappears.
Club act!one
Studio Pasila – Ratamestarinkatu 5
Studio Pasila is Finland’s leading stand-up comedy venue, featuring the country’s top comedians!
Iikka Kivi – Protestinauru Stand Up Show
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
When times are bleak, laughter is rebellion! Stand-up comedian Iikka Kivi’s brand-new full-length comedy special Protestinauru is searching for a funnier tomorrow for us all!
André Wickström – 30 år på scen och inget slut i sikte!
Lilla Teatern – Georgsgatan 30
In this anniversary show, André returns to the stage wiser than ever (or at least more middle-aged), serving up highlights from three decades alongside brand-new material – because politics is the only place where old jokes get recycled.
Kaksitoista lahjaa Joulupukille
Small Stage Foyer – Eläintarhantie 5
Mauri Kunnas’s beloved classic tale comes alive once again at Christmastime in the foyer of the Small Stage.
André Wickström 30 vuotta lavalla – eikä loppua näy!
Arena Stage – Hämeentie 2
In this anniversary show, André returns to the stage older and wiser (or at least middle-aged), serving up the very best from across the decades – along with all-new material, of course, because recycling old jokes is best left to politicians. Along the way, we’ll discover why the famously reserved Finland-Swedish demeanour is anything but stiff, salty fermented herring.
Seniorisoppa joulukonsertti
Main Stage – Eläintarhantie 5
Let’s get into the Christmas spirit together! Beautiful Christmas songs, shared moments, festive atmosphere and stories on the Main Stage of Helsinki City Theatre.
Seniorisoppa
Main Stage foyer – Eläintarhantie 5
Seniorisoppa® is an event you can enjoy on your own, as a pair or with a larger group. You’ll find good company there – and you’re always welcome to sing along!
