Kalevala meets rock in a new musical play for the whole family, Who Captured the Sun

In the sky of Väinölä, the sun shines golden. So golden that the greedy Louhi of the North gets an idea: if he robbed the sun and forged it into gold coins! Louhi and his wolf troops capture the sun in a cave and Väinölä gets cold. In the North, on the other hand, it is scorching hot as the chained sun smolders angrily in its cave. But the sun has a power that not even Louhi can do anything about. Even the most greedy learn what is really important in life. “Who Captured the Sun is an adventurous rock musical for the whole family with an important message. Everything is fine in Väinölä and nature is blooming. Until Louhi, who has burst into the scene, thinks the sun is gold and decides to steal it with his wolf henchmen. But this is not acceptable to Väinölä’s dogs. They want to defend the integrity of nature and its characteristic balance. This fast-paced and humorous play is guaranteed to make socks roll for children and adults alike!”, director Liila Jokelin promises. The cast includes Juha Jokela, Jouko Klemettilä, Sanna Majuri, Jari Pehkonen, Inkeri Raittila, Sanna Saarijärvi, Antti Timonen and Leenamari Unho.The musical play has been dramatized and directed by Liila Jokelin. The composition is by Liila Jokelin and Lauri Schreck. The battle and dance choreographer is Arvo Jean-Michael Ärlig. The set and costume design are by Katariina Kirjavainen, and the camouflage is designed by Ronja Nylund. The lighting design is by Teppo Saarinen and the sound design by Riku-Pekka Kellokoski. The dramaturg is Sanna Niemeläinen. 

Recommended age from 5 years and up.

Liila Jokelin is a director, musician, writer and dramaturg. She graduated as a theatre expression director in 2015 (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences) and as a Master of Arts in Theatre and Drama from the Degree Programme in Dramaturgy and Playwriting in 2021 (Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki). His works include the Bakery Academy at Teatteri Takomo and Action Hero at the Tampere Workers’ Theatre’s Kellariteatteri, which he also directed. Jokelin’s latest directorial debut is Taxes and Death, which premiered at TTT in January 2025. Jokelin has also released two solo albums: Kaamos on huono esileikki (2019) and Saapuu sankarina kevät (2023). In addition, he has written lyrics, played and sung in the band Kuparilinna. Jokelin’s debut novel, Leikin varjolla, was published in 2024. Lauri Schreck is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and pedagogue who has become known especially as the innovator of our national instrument, the kantele. He has worked as a conductor and composer in several theatre performances in various theatres. Schreck last visited HKT in 2018 in the children’s musical The Groke Opera. In addition, he has performed with several well-known Finnish artists, from Antti Tuisku to Pepe Wilberg, as well as as the singer and guitarist of his own band Lauri Schreck & Puhuri. The premiere of Who Captured the Sun on 25.9.2025 at the Helsinki City Theatre’s studio in Pasila (Ratamestarinkatu 5). Tickets: basic ticket €41, children’s ticket €20 #kukakaappasiauringon @hktfi Helsinki City Theatre ticket sales and customer service by phone (09) 3940 22 Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket offices First line 2, Mon-Fri 12-17, Eläintarhantie 5, Sat (performance days) 11-18.30 and one hour before the performance and Lippu.fi, Mon-Sat 9-21, Sun 10-16, tel. 0600 900 900 (2 €/from min+local network charge) www.hkt.fi Press release photo: Mauri KunnasFurther information, media ticket reservations and interview requests: Communications Manager Kaisa Pelkonen, kaisa.pelkonen@hkt.fi, 040 552 3788Helsinki City Theatre, Ensi linja 2, 00530 Helsinki