Helsinki City Theatre will bring the Finnish premiere of the classic party musicals Priscilla in autumn 2022
Priscilla, the Queen of the Desert, which has become a phenomenon around the world, will finally be performed in front of Finnish audiences. Known for its music consisting of disco hits and spectacular costumes, the musical tells the story of the incredible bus ride through Australia by two drag queens and one trans woman. The musical, which will premiere on the main stage of the Helsinki City Theatre in August 2022, will be directed by Samuel Harjanne, known from Kinky Boots.
“Now the whole world needs a boost, positive vibes, energy, a feel-good party and faith in a better future. Priscilla offers this with all the legendary and best disco hits and a big orchestra. We will create such a party and an emotional evening around meaningful themes that you won’t forget in an instant,” promises director Samuel Harjanne.
The musical Kinky Boots , directed by Harjanne, became a phenomenon, attracted more than 100,000 spectators at the Helsinki City Theatre in the 2018–2019 season, and has since continued its success at the Tampere Workers’ Theatre since autumn 2020.
Sydney drag queen Tick lures her friends Adam and Bernadette to join her on a performance trip to the Australian outback. Adam is a flamboyant drag queen, Bernadette has already left her successful drag career behind, but agrees to join in to survive the death of her boyfriend. An unforgettable journey across Australia begins on an epic party bus, glitter-filled and to the beat of disco hits such as It’s Raining Men, Go West, I Love the Nightlife, True Colors, I Will Survive, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Hot Stuff.
“The musical Priscilla brings an unexpected equation to the stage, drag queens and the desert. And the Australian nature, which has not often been seen on Finnish stages. Priscilla is a very important work for Australians, almost a national epic that strongly celebrates their country and nature,” says director Samuel Harjanne.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2006), written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, is based on Stephan Elliot’s Oscar-winning and cult film of the same name (1994). The musical, which has received numerous awards and award nominations, premiered in Australia at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney in October 2006. It aired in the West End from 2009 to 2011 and on Broadway from 2011 to 2012.
The performers and artistic design team of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert musical will be announced in spring 2022. Tickets are now on sale, and everyone who bought their tickets from the online store by 31.12.2021 will receive a 12 euro discount on the ticket price.
The premiere of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is on 25.8.2022 on the big stage of the Helsinki City Theatre (Eläintarhantie 5),
Tickets: students €44.50, basic ticket €89. Advance benefit from the online store until 31.12.2021.
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