TheWhaleSalvation Talent and The Finn-Brit Players invite you to audition for its debut production of The Whale, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Adrian Goldman.
 
The Whale
Placed in Moscow, Idaho, a 600lb (270kg) online-expository writing teacher, Charlie, hides away in his apartment, and slowly eats himself to death to the detriment of everyone around him. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, Ellie, he reaches out to her, only to find a sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.
 
Available Roles
Liz – Mid 30s female-presenting
Elder Thomas – Late teens/early 20s male-presenting
Ellie -–17 year old, female-presenting
Mary – 30s–50s female-presenting

The role of Charlie has already been cast.
 
Date & Time
We will be running auditions for this May production on January 4-5 (10am-3pm). Each individual audition will run for 20 minutes and you must sign up for an audition slot by filling out the GOOGLE FORM HERE
 
Preparation
We will provide sides at the audition, so no preparation is necessary.
 
Performance Dates
The show is currently set to run for 8 performances 8–11 and 15–18 May at the NoName Theatre.
 
Rehearsal Period
Please be aware that this production will require upwards of 200 hours of rehearsal between January and May – this is an approximate maximum, not all roles will be required for all rehearsals so actual rehearsal times will vary by role. There will be approximately 50 hours of preliminary table work with all of the cast done between January and February, then 150 approximate hours between end of February and the production week time period. This will require 8–9 hour rehearsal days on Saturdays and Sundays, particularly during the months of March and April. If you are unable to commit to the amount of rehearsal required, we do ask you to strongly reconsider auditioning to ensure that the limited audition slots are leveraged by actors who will be able to participate. Weekday rehearsals will occur in the evenings (after 9–5 business hours).

From 26 April – 7 May we will begin the production period during which we will do full runs of the show and focus on technical rehearsals and you must absolutely be available with no exceptions. The same timescales will apply (weekday rehearsals after 5pm, weekend days entirely open).
 
Have a Conflict with Audition Times?
If you have a conflict with the date of auditions but are still interested in auditioning, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating your interest in auditioning virtually or at a separate time.
 
Location of Auditions
Auditions will be held at the NoName Theatre (Hietaniemenkatu 7B, 00100 Helsinki (5th floor). 
 
Questions
If you have any questions leading up to the audition, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Moreau squarishWelcome to open auditions for MOREAU, written by Phil Stewart and H.S. Fernandez, and directed by H.S. Fernandez. Auditions will be held at the NoName Theatre Helsinki (Hietaniemenkatu 7B) on Sunday 17 November at 4:30–7:30 pm. Please note that you must register in advance in order to participate.

The PLAY
None escape! When a traumatised hospital patient suddenly becomes violent, he is forced to process the horrors of his past and present, challenging everything he knows. Will he find inner peace before he is permanently written off as broken and dangerous? Is it ever possible to truly escape the clutches of MOREAU?

A modern and contemporary take on the science fiction horror classic The Island of Dr Moreau by HG Wells, MOREAU reimagines the story to explore memory, therapy, identity, rebellion and ultimately, hope.

More info about the current UK production can be found HERE.

ACTING ROLES
There are many roles available, and actors will play multiple roles: Edward Prendick, Doctor, Hospital Director, Healthcare Assistant, Moreau, Montgomery, Helmar, Constans, Captain, Sailor 1,, Sailor 2, M'Ling, Ape Man, Sayer of the Law, Leopard Man, Puma & Beast Folk.

The roles are challenging and physical performance-led. The following talents will be an advantage for some roles: knowledge of animal movement, familiarity with physical theatre, ViewPoints and Suzuki techniques, and Method Acting.

AVAILABILITY
You must be available for all of the final rehearsals and performances in the period 19 Jan–2 Feb 2025. (You can find more detailed info in the audition form.)

HOW TO PREPARE
If you would like to read the script before filling out the audition form, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

After you have filled out the audition form, you will receive an email containing more information about the schedule and on how to prepare for the audition.

ATTENDANCE
You should be prepared to attend from 16:30–19:30 on Sunday 17 November, although you will be allowed to go once you have performed all of the required auditions.

INTERESTED BUT CAN'T ATTEND?
If you cannot attend then, please fill out the form anyway, and we'll see if we can sort out an alternative method of auditioning.

AUDITON FORM
Please fill out THIS FORM by 12 noon on Saturday 16 November. (If you register after the deadline, you will still be able to attend, but you will not receive any preparatory information.)

CONTACT
Please email the producer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any general queries.

PAYMENTS
Please note that the Finn-Brit Players is an amateur theatre company and this is not paid work but an opportunity for actors to practice their hobby. If cast, you will have to be a member of the society to participate in the production. Annual membership (February 2024–February 2025) costs 40€ (standard) and 20€ (concessions).

ccc 1x1Comedy Curtain Call is a monthly comedy night at the NoName theatre. Stand-up, sketches, funny songs even. The curtain call for rib tickling funnies invites you to enjoy the show just for laughs. 

CCC is taking a break for the summer, but will be back in August.

Future dates, programmes and line-ups will be published gradually as confirmed. (NB Comedians appearing multiple times in a season will be doing different material each time!)

SAT 10 FEBRUARY
MC – Todd Elliott, with Arnaud Praplan, Fabien Blot, Nitu Kaur, Sasu Marttila, Susanna Pukkila & Zach Chamberlaine.

SAT 9 MARCH
MC – Todd Elliott, withLeben Norrie, Roxana Sadvokassova, Sasu Marttila, Seth Alexander, Veera Luhtala & Zach Chamberlaine.

SAT 13 APRIL
MC – Arnaud Praplan, with Aija Salo, Arash Tohidi, Fabien Blot, Stephanie Clark, Veera Luhtala & Susanna Pukkila + sketches from Todd Elliott & Zach Chamberlaine.

FRI 3 MAY
MC – Todd Elliott, with Fabien Blot, Leben Norrie, Mitya Kakabadze, Susanna Pukkila & Zach Chamberlaine.

SAT 8 JUNE
MC – Todd Elliott, with Arnaud Praplan, Leben Norrie, Mitya Kakabadze, Stephanie Clark, Susanna Pukkila & Zach Chamberlaine.

SAT 17 AUGUST
MC – Todd Elliott, with Arnaud Praplan, Kyle Ray, Sasu Marttila, Stephanie Clark, Zach Chamberlaine & more.

AGE LIMIT
Pls note that the show is for adults only (age 18 and above).

PERFORMANCES at the NoName Theatre (Hietaniemenkatu 7 B in Kamppi)
Sat 10 February 2024 at 7 pm
Sat 9 March 2024 at 7 pm
Sat 13 April 2024 at 7pm
Fri 3 May 2024 at 7pm
Sat 8 Jun 2024 at 7pm
NO SHOW IN JULY
Sat 17 Aug 2024 at 7 pm
Sat 14 Sept 2024 at 7 pm
Sat 12 Oct 2024 at 7 pm
Sat 16 Nov 2024 at 7 pm
+ Dec TBA

 buy tickets logo tcrbTICKETS
 16.00€ – standard admission
 12.80€– Concessions (students, retired, military/civil service, unemployed)
 12.80€ – FBP, FINNBRIT, MEETUP & Internations members

  Available from our Holvi store

                                          The ticket price will include two/four free beverages per person.

SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.

HOW TO FIND US
The NoName Theatre is at Hietaniemenkatu 7 B in Kamppi. The entrance is technically on Lapuankatu, past the K-Market. Ring the "5th Floor" buzzer to the left of the blue gate under the "Keskisuomalainen Osakunta" sign. The main door will probably be unlocked, but if not, ring the fifth-floor buzzer by the door. Once inside, take the elevator up to the fifth floor. See NoName Theatre Helsinki for detailed insrtructions with pictures.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to the fifth floor. Unfortunately, the premises do not have a wheelchair accessible bathroom.

Image: Salomon Marttila

This by Mikael Kivimäki webThis is a one-man-show and above all, a story. It is the story of a little boy who, at ten years of age, was introduced to the eccentric, beautiful world of theatre and writing, and through that, to the world as he would know it.

It is a love-letter of sorts and (hopefully) an inspiring tale of small victories and grandiose defeats, with just a flicker of light somewhere deep down, that keeps the mind of a dreamer going.

So I'd say, that this evening is for the dreamer. For the strange ones with a flicker of light in their hearts and the glimmer of a true fool in their eyes.

I wholeheartedly welcome each and every one of you to this evening, and let us celebrate our dreams together through poetry, through remembrance and joy, as only our gorgeous tribe of the weird and the wonderful can!

Respectfully yours,
Mikael Kivimäki

ONE PERFORMANCE at the NoName Theatre
Sat 24 Aug at 6pm

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

 buy tickets logo tcrbTICKETS
 10.00€ – standard admission
 8.00€ – concessions (students, retired, military/civil service, unemployed)
 8.00€ – FBP, FINNBRIT, MEETUP & Internations members

  Available from our Holvi store

SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.

HOW TO FIND US
The NoName Theatre is at Hietaniemenkatu 7 B in Kamppi. The entrance is technically on Lapuankatu, past the K-Market. Ring the "5th Floor" buzzer to the left of the blue gate under the "Keskisuomalainen Osakunta" sign. The main door will probably be unlocked, but if not, ring the fifth-floor buzzer by the door. Once inside, take the elevator up to the fifth floor. See NoName Theatre Helsinki for detailed insrtructions with pictures.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to the fifth floor. Unfortunately, the premises do not have a wheelchair accessible bathroom.