Musiikkisirkus Avain hukassa – Hurrah! theatre weeks

Mar 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Mosaiikkitori 2, 00980 Helsinki

At the musical circus Avain hukassa (The lost key), featuring music and contemporary circus, we look for a lost key, visit different homes and meet the neighbours.

Every home is different and looks and sounds like its residents. In the performance, you will meet, for example, Kosmo, who lives among green plants, his brother and cat, the minimalist Tim, who does not want to own any unnecessary stuff as well as a gentleman couple who enjoys jazz, Ossi and Ray. Was the key left with Maija and her seven little dads? Or maybe it is in Harry’s candy collection?

The acoustic and electronic music gains momentum from rotating rims, bouncing balls and enchanting soap bubbles, while at times, we get emotional and listen to and watch balancing on top of glass bottles. The book illustrations come to life on the backdrop.

The performance is based on the book Avain hukassa, written and illustrated by Sanna Mander. The book has been awarded the Rudolf Koivu Prize as well as the Finlandia Prize in Children’s and Youth Literature 2017. The book’s poems were composed into new song by Sannis Sundström. The performance won the Best Small Ensemble category at the international Young Audiences Music Awards in October 2023.

“Best performance I’ve ever seen! I’ve never seen a show before, but it’s still the best!” – child, 1st grade
“I’m so glad they make such high-quality music and performances for children.”

Duration: 40 min
Location: Vuosali Hall
Recommended age: 3+

Working group members and tasks:
Sannis Sundström: composition, violin, piano, vocals
Susanna Liinamaa: circus
Sami Tammela: sound design, electronics, vocals
Sampo Sundström: guitar, cello, bass, vocals
Kauri Klemelä: lighting design
Aapo Niininen: video design