Finland Theatre Newsroom

The open mic, i.e. the open Mickey part, runs all evening, until 10 pm. You are warmly welcome to recite your own poems - or even sing if you feel like it! It is to be hoped that the evening's open mic poems would vibrate at least partially with the evening's theme. When you come, register at Venla with your poem/song and enjoy the warm atmosphere with other poetry lovers - with good drinks, of course! 

Liekki is a monologue performance of Leonard Cohen's poems. The themes of love and longing familiar from Cohen's lyrics are tinged with dark humor.

Stalin makaa infarktin saaneena datšansa työhuoneen lattialla. Stalinin ykkösmies ja salaisen palvelun johtaja Lavrenti Berija saapuu ensimmäisenä paikalle ja ottaa ohjat. Pian paikalla on koko ”Isä Aurinkoisen” ykkösnyrkki: Hrustsov, Malenkov ja Molotov. Kuka elvyttää? Kuka haluaa elvyttää? Kuka osaa elvyttää? Stalin itse on vain kuukausi sitten määrännyt maan parhaat lääkärit vankileirille eikä amerikkalaistekoinen hengityskone sovi venäläiseen pistorasiaan.

What did our critic think of PIMPSONS at Q-teatteri?

Blues Bizarre is the newest name in modern blues from Helsinki. In the band's music, traditional rootsy blues are mixed with several different influences ranging from oriental tones to psychedelic blues. Thanks to its strong jam band foundation and the wide spectrum of its own songs, Blues Bizarre is establishing its position as one of the most original representatives of newer blues.

Are there lyrical treasures in your desk drawer? Or has someone else's poem touched you in particular along your journey? Want to hear some new poetry? Would you like to write and recite instant poetry in good company?

Down Home Stone comes to Tampere beginning this week! Described as the Best Blues Club in town, doors open at 20:00 for a showtime around 21:30-21:50, after the behind-the-wall theater performance! 

The round truth tells the story of a young person's growth in the world of football. The story describes what it's like to watch from the substitute's bench when your dreams are dashed. The show deals with authorities, workplace bullying, the importance of one's own choices and the fear of loss.

Hylkääminen päivät  is   a work from the early productions of the world-famous successful author Elena Ferrante , which is now being seen for the first time on stage in Finland.

What did our critic think of ACTION HERO at TAMPERE WORKER'S THEATER? Playwright-Director Liila Jokelin's Action Hero is an excellent take on modern topics that young people and artists have to think about: if woman likes to be spanked, is it okay to use that on screen? Is it okay to lie a little just to make your co-workers a little more excited? Men still like boobs even though you'd free the nipple at the beach's rocks, ay?

Tampereen Teatteri was the first in Finland to premiere the brilliant Anastasia musical! Our theater was granted permission to make its own version of the musical that premiered in 2016 and conquered Broadway.

Young Katrina leaves her safe home in Ostrobothnia and goes on Johan's journey, wants to trust the charming mouthpiece. From a housekeeper's daughter to a sailor's mook, child's feet on the feet, bread flour in the tight. And yet: strength and self-belief in the gaze. A modest life appears meaningful and grand.

The season of Tampere Työväen Teatter's restaurant stage has started off lively. During February, you can feel the atmosphere of 17 performances in the intimate hall of TTT-Klub. The whole includes theatre, music, stand up - according to the viewer's choice.

In the world-famous comedy by Eugéne Ionesco, an old couple is waiting for influential guests, because the man wants to leave a message for posterity. However, he does not know how to perform, so a professional speaker is ordered to help.

Tampereen Teatteri was the first in Finland to premiere the brilliant  Anastasia musical! Our theater was granted permission to make its own version of the musical that premiered in 2016 and conquered Broadway.

What did our critic think of Fanny and Alexander?

En sprittande kollision mellan populärkultur och finkultur skakar om invanda former. Tjechov, the Alien film and the popular rap duo Sofa möts i en fartfylld umplägse. Three sisters The fifth act will have its premiere on 12 January 2023 on the Eino Salmelainen stage.

In the world-famous comedy by Eugéne Ionesco, an old couple is waiting for influential guests, because the man wants to leave a message for posterity. However, he does not know how to perform, so a professional speaker is ordered to help.

Arvio: Litku on se juurtunut, mutta haaveileva isosisko, joka näyttää esimerkillä miten olla oma itsensä. Litku Show 2022.

In its 120th anniversary year, Tampere Työväen Teatteri presents a completely new interpretation of its peer, August Strindberg's Dance of Death. The passionate play has been adapted into a visually impressive dramatic dance piece.

What did our critic think of CATS International Tour?

In the world-famous comedy by Eugéne Ionesco, an old couple is waiting for influential guests, because the man wants to leave a message for posterity. However, he does not know how to perform, so a professional speaker is ordered to help.

Both the Cannes Film Festival and the European Film Academy awarded the film Under the Sky of Berlin as the best director of the year 1987. In several lists, it has been chosen among the most significant films of the century. Now we get to experience its first Finnish stage version.

Corona stopped the whole world and also Ismo Leikola . Now, after the cocooning phase, a completely new person flies onto the stand-up stages, a reborn Ismo, who has received a 20-second baptism in the hand sink.

The father and child are on their way to the kindergarten from their parents. The father has not been able to arrange a caregiver for the child and has had to take him along. When approaching the daycare center, the father notices that he is afraid and wonders about it himself. Why is the drama here now? At this parents' evening?