A Fistful of Funk is a performance combining street dance, absurd theatre, and live music. Through play, humour, and virtuosic street dance, it explores themes of friendship, gender roles, and masculinity.

Three lonely cowboys set off on an epic journey across the desert. Along the way, 1970s funk dance meets text by playwright Juho Keränen, inspired by the toxic machismo and hypermasculinity of Sergio Leone's Western films.

Locking emerged in the 1970s on the US West Coast within African American communities, characterised by sharp freezes, groovy steps, and acrobatic tricks. The production focuses on one of Locking's key elements: character — the dancer's individual quality and presence. Through characters and play, the show explores alternative expressions of masculinity while showcasing each performer's unique style and personality.

Founded in 2008, Will Funk For Food is one of Finland's most internationally successful street dance groups, specialising in Locking. Their achievements include three consecutive Finnish Championship gold medals and performances in Japan, France, and Sweden.

Choreography: Will Funk For Food

Performers: Akim Bakhtaoui, Wilhelm Blomberg, Jeffrey Kam

Sound design, musician: Sebastian Kurtén

Drummer: Elias Ojutkangas

Dramaturg, texts, voice over and spoken scene direction: Juho Keränen

Costume design: Antrea Kantakoski

Lighting design: Jaakko Sirainen

Set design: Oscar Dempsey

Production: Zodiak - Centre for New Dance, Wilhelm Blomberg, Akim Bakhtaoui, Nordic Soul ry

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