The classic play tells the story of a popular form of entertainment in the 1930s in the United States, where young people took part in brutal marathon dance competitions in the hope of winning money and fame.
Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets, this is Maratontanssit!
Based on Horace McCoy’s gripping novel “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”, this incredible theatrical production will take you into the depths of nostalgia and apocalyptic adventure.
Step into a world where drama and movement are a symbiosis – the pace is fiercer than ever and every second counts. Basic human needs are hard currency in the fight for survival – where the song of the human heart resonates louder than ever before.
Don’t miss out on a unique experience that will inspire breathtaking terror and get your heart rate racing! Come and experience a performance that will give you an unforgettable experience, inspiring you to keep going even if the world around you collapses – Maratontanssit!
Maratontanssit is a study project in collaboration with the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki.
The performance is in Finnish.
Horace McCoy
Adapted by Ray Herman
Translation to Finnish: Esko Elstelä
Directed by Heidi Räsänen
Choreographer: Antti Lahti
Stage design by Vilma Mattila
Costume design: Elina Kolehmainen
Lighting design: Outi Vedenpää
Sound design: Janna Hyrynkangas
Costume design: Henri Karjalainen
Dramaturg: Ari-Pekka Lahti
Song arrangement and rehearsal: Eeppi Ursin
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