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Dance Theatre Minimi & Dance Theatre Tsuumi Linnanjuhlat (Independence Day Ball)

Linnanjuhlat is a memorable performance which retells the traditional Independence Day Reception at the Presidential Palace. It combines theatre, dance, festive bustle, and taste experiences. Finally, everybody can get an invitation!

Linnanjuhlat is a serving suggestion: a possible way to realise the Independence Day Ball. The cocktail of standing stiff and reckless dancing invites you to take a look at the personality struggles of the 2020s. Would you like to be the Average Joe or a celebrity? Now you have a chance to choose. Let us lend you some medals, and you can jump into the carnival combining good and bad tastes.

There is, e.g. a magical party presentation, “Now it’s true ! You can both eat and have the cake”, to be served. Additionally, a status clinic transforms your personal merits into whatever you wish. Moreover, the event includes a selection of the most popular etiquette errors, a terribly embarrassing festive quadrille and an epic after-party!

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The form of Linnanjuhlat follows the programme of the Independence Day Reception – albeit loosely! There are no seats or a grandstand in the space. The guests follow the programme by hanging out, participating and observing. The guests have time for free mingling and socialising with their entourage and other guests.

You can enjoy cocktail-type festive food during the performance. The evening’s menu has been inspired by the traditional serving of the Independence Day Reception. The drink bar, where you can buy drinks, is open during the whole event.

After booking your tickets, you will receive an official invitation with thorough instructions for the evening. You cannot overdress for this party. Come along with an open mind being ready to be surprised!

 

Director: Johanna Keinänen
Choreography: Liisa Ruuskanen and working group
Script: Johanna Keinänen and working group
Consept: Liisa Ruuskanen
Visual Design: Mirkka Nyrhinen
Technical Design: Veli-Matti Timoskainen
Composed music & arrangement: Tatu Kemppainen
Performers: Noomi Forslund, Tuomas Juntunen, Sampo Kerola, Salla Korja, Iiro Näkki, Riikka Puumalainen, Laura Rämä, Jussi Väänänen
Pictures: Mikko Mäntyniemi
Trailer: Kim Saarinen
Production: Dance Theatre Tsuumi and Dance Theatre Minimi

Performances in Kuopio are organised in collaboration with Ravintolamestarit.