Repertoire
Currently on at the theatre
Fiddler on the Roof
Premiere at the Main Stage on Saturday 19.2. at 19.00
Love- Faith-Life
A play that every generation needs to see!
Joseph Stein’s classic musical gives the stage to strong emotions and theatre makers and tells the story of a small village community finding comfort in the centuries old traditions while living under the pressures of Tsarist Russia and its anti-Semitic policies. Kind milkman Tevje struggles to find wealthy husbands his five daughters. In the end love and humanity are celebrated at the wedding. But the celebration gets brutally interrupted by the violent gendarme invading the village
Main roles played by Kari J. Ristolainen and Anneli Niskanen. This massive production includes 70 performers; musicians, actors and dancers for whom over 120 costumes will be prepared by the Oulu City Theatre Costumes department.
Directed by Leena Salonen
Choreography by Jorma Uotinen
Conducted by Rauno Rännäli
Based on Sholem Aleichem Stories
By Special Permission of Arnold Perl
Book by
JOSEPH STEIN
Music by
JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by
SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by
JEROME ROBBINS
Mr. Robbins’ Original Direction and Choreography reproduced by Jorma Uotinen
Presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED
on behalf on MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York
Dario Fo is a master of theatre, satire and social criticism, and he received the Nobel prize of Literature in 1997. Donna is filled with different, humorous and lachrymose viewpoints into human life, but also equality. Everyday situations are magnified into comical universes. One of Oulu City Theatre favourite actresses, Tuula Väänänen, plays all the roles under the direction of Oulu City Theatre Director Ahti Ahonen. The interpretation of the classic monologues will get a modern flare filled with subtle grins and seriousness. Costumes and set will be designed by Maija Tuorila.
VIIRU JA PESONEN
For over 4-year-olds
Viiru ja Pesonen are well known heros from childrens' books and theatre. Pesonen is an elderly chap and Viiru a curious childliek cat. Together they will solve puzzles and curious situations that they face on their adventures. Although their life is based around a solid mundane life, many surprises are hidden giving the young audiences a joyous first introduction to the magic of theatre. Fun music and the visuality well known from the original books are particularly captivating for child audiences.
Direction by Mikko Korsulainen.
Premiere 2.9.2011, Main Stage
MEEDIO
Fascinating opera by Gian Carlo Menotti about love and the other side, the spiritual world. Directed by Leena Salonen. Conducted by Jari Hämäläinen. Performances only during September. With Finnish subtitles.
In cooperation with Oulu Sinfonia, Oulu Opera Society and Oulu Conservatory.
RIKOS JA RANGAISTUS
Premiere 6.10.2011, Small Stage
A modern adaptation of the classic Dostojevsky story about Raskolnikov on the streets of St. Petersburg in the 21st century. A strong cinematic world makes the play into visual poetry in the spirit of Dostojevsky. The depths of the human soul are conveyed in the psychological inner drama of the main character. The play deals with moral questions, guilt and love in a way that has captivated audiences around the world.
Directed by Arja Petterson. Set and costumes Reija Hirvikoski.
SUOMENHEVONEN
Premiere 15.10.2011, Main Stage
Based on a book by Arto Paasilinna, the play tells the story of two Russians stranded somewhere in Kainuu in Finland during wartime in 1942. Their mission has to be completed, but problems arise on the way. Their adventures are joined by a Finnish Horse Heikki found at the marketplace in Nurmes.
Directed by Tommi Auvinen.
AINO JA REINO
Premiere 21.10.2011, Vinttikamari stage
A musical dance theatre production full of life, humour and warmth. As humans we carry with us the many different phases of our lives. The play is based on the poems of Tuula Rokka.
Directed by Heta Haanperä. Choreography by Petri kauppinen and Milla Korja. Music composed by Jukka Hannula.
In cooperation with Jojo, The centre of Northern Dance in Oulu.