THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
A hilarious new interpretation turns a classic fairy tale on its head!
The city of Hamelin is plagued by a rat problem, a veritable rat catastrophe. A mysterious stranger who plays a flute arrives, promising to rid the town of these pests. But if this piper can enchant the rats with his music, what else might he be capable of?
The fall 2024 family premiere is a collage of amusing characters and dynamic scenes. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a new take on the classic fairy tale, where no holds are barred. A performance combining dance, theater, and circus, set to live music, it surprises and entertains. This is something you definitely won’t expect!
Direction and choreography: Sanna Silvennoinen and Jaakko Toivonen
Sound design and composition: Iiro Ollila
Set and costume design: Mirkka Nyrhinen
Lighting design: Vilma Vantola
Texts: Hannes Mikkelsson
Performers: Laura Kallas, Joni Kuokkanen, Liina Leppänen, Jukka Nurmela
The piece is a co-production with Dance Theater Raatikko.
Premiere in Rovaniemi at the Cultural House Wiljami: September 25, 2024