To summer theatre with children in the 2019 summer season

Published 1.6.2019, updated 7.8.2019

In Helsinki and the capital region, there are several summer theatre performances suitable for children and families during the 2019 summer season.

Cover image for the article: Nina Rinkinen/ Teatteri Tuike. Image from the performance Rustling in the Reeds, showing Beaver (Sinikka Isoaho).

HIT Mini at Tervasaari: Taneli and Tunari

Tervasaari summer theatre will be taken over in summer 2019 by the family musical Taneli and Tunari Seeking Magic Powers. Performance season 25.5.-1.9.2019. Performance duration approximately 55 minutes. Tickets 14 €.
Read more: HIT Helsinki
Note. Discounts are available on ticket prices with HSL travel cards, more information on HSL's pages.

Taneli and Tunari Seeking Magic Powers performance is presented at Tervasaari.
Image: Mika Suutari / Hit Helsinki.

Teatteri Tuike: Rustling in the Reeds

Teatteri Tuike brings a touring summer theatre experience to Helsinki when the Rustling in the Reeds performance is presented around Helsinki in June and August. Performance season 6.6.-16.8.2019. Tickets 14 €/ 12 €.
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Image from the performance Rustling in the Reeds / Teatteri Tuike.
In the image from left to right Raccoon (Henna Karekari), Badger (Pauliina Penttinen) and Rat (Anna Norros). Image: Nina Rinkinen

Laajasalo Manor Theatre: Pekka Bushy-tail in America

Kylämetsä association's summer theatre presents Gösta Knutsson's Pekka Bushy-tail in America. Performance season 24.7.-18.8.2019. Tickets 15 €.
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Puotila Summer Theatre: Mimmi the Cow and the Raven

In summer 2019, Mimmi the Cow and the Raven will take over the theatre stage in Puotila Manor's courtyard, when the performance has its premiere at Puotila Summer Theatre on 27.6.2019. The last performance is on 11.8.2019. Tickets 12 €.
Read more: Puotila Summer Theatre

Taivallahti Summer Theatre: Circus Clown Hermanni

Taivallahti summer theatre will present the classic Circus Clown Hermanni, familiar from Tiny TV in summer 2019. Performance season 26.6.-23.8.2019. Tickets 16 €. Read more: Taivallahti Summer Theatre

Sytkyt at the Winter Garden: Thumbelina's Adventures with Wild Geese

Puppet Theatre Sytkyt brings Thumbelina's Adventures with Wild Geese puppet theatre performance to the yard of Helsinki's Winter Garden (indoors during rain). The performance is recommended for 2-9-year-olds and lasts approximately 20 minutes. Free admission.
Read more: Puppet Theatre Sytkyt

Performances at the Winter Garden in June-August 2019:
Tuesday 4.6.2019 at 9.30 and 10.30
Tuesday 11.6.2019 at 9.30 and 10.30
Tuesday 25.6.2019 at 11 and 13
Tuesday 30.7.2019 at 11 and 13
Tuesday 13.8.2019 at 9.30 and 10.30

Sytkyt's puppet theatre performance Thumbelina's Adventures with Wild Geese
is presented at the Winter Garden in summer 2019.
Image Sytkyt / Juha Laukkanen.

Two-Headed Dragon at Fallkulla Farm Animals Farm

Pukinmäki Art School presents a humorous fantasy play Two-Headed Dragon at Fallkulla Farm Animals Farm
Performances at Fallkulla 9.-21.7.2019. Duration approximately 40 minutes, suitable for the whole family. Tickets 5 €, purchased on site in cash half an hour before the performance. More information and ticket reservations: liput.taidekoulut (a) gmail.com or tel. 044 986 5059.
Read more: Pukinmäki Art School

Fools at Mustasaari

Pukinmäki Art School's production Fools is presented at Mustasaari Activity Centre 26.6.-7.7.2019. Duration approximately 45 minutes, performance for ages 2+. Tickets 5 €, purchased on site in cash half an hour before the performance. Ticket reservations and info: mustasaari (a) evl.fi or 09 2340 2590.
Read more: Pukinmäki Art School

Vantaa:
Tikkurila Theatre: We are Robbers

We are Robbers performance is presented by Tikkurila Theatre in the courtyard of Kotiseutu Manor Påkaksen in June-August. Performance season 9.6.-18.8.2019. Performance duration approximately 2 hours with intermission. Tickets at the door 20 €, advance tickets at lower price and discounts with S-etucortti.
Read more: Tikkurila Theatre

Espoo:
Theatre Hyökyvuori: Pippi Longstocking

Theatre Hyökyvuori brings Astrid Lindgren's fairy tale character Pippi Longstocking to the Pakkasmäki stage. Performance season 10.8.-1.9.2019. Performance duration approximately 2 hours with intermission. Tickets 15 € / 10 €.
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In Swedish
Espoo: Finns Summer Theatre:
Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking, Pippilotta Viktualina Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Longstocking, is one of Astrid Lindgren's most famous and popular characters. In summer 2019, she hops around on Finns Summer Theatre's stage in Espoo to Georg Riedel's well-known music.
Tickets 9 €/ 18 €.
Read more: Finns Summer Theatre

Nurmijärvi:
Tabor Summer Theatre: Cinderella

On Tabor Summer Theatre's stage in summer 2019, the princess fairy tale classic Cinderella will be presented. Performance season 18.7.-1.8.2019. Performance duration approximately 2 hours with intermission. Tickets 25 €/ 15 €.
Read more: Tabor Summer Theatre

Riihimäki:
Riihimäki Youth Theatre: Hayhat, Blanket-feet and Rubens' Brothers

Riihimäki Youth Theatre presents the musical Hayhat, Blanket-feet and Rubens' Brothers. Original screenplay by Tiina and Sinikka Nopola, the summer theatre is directed by Laura Ikonen and the music is composed by Iiro Rantala. Performance season 29.6.-18.8.2019. Tickets 15 € / 18 €.
Read more: Riihimäki Youth Theatre