What is more exciting than an Agatha Christie play based on family secrets, intrigue, suspense, romance, seduction, and murder?

Carla Crale returns to the UK from Canada carrying a disturbing secret. Her mother, Caroline Crale, died in prison serving a life sentence for poisoning her husband, Amyas Crale, Carla’s father. On receiving a letter in which Caroline pleads her innocence of the crime, Carla is determined to clear her mother’s name. With the help of a young lawyer, Justin Fogg, she assembles the people involved in the tragic drama, and together with Justin, uncovers the truth.

Performances at Puoli-Q (Tunturikatu 16, Helsinki) in February 2017:

Thurs 2/2, Fri 3/2 & Sat 4/2 – 7pm
Sun 5/2 – 5pm
Tues 7/2, Weds 8/2, Thurs 9/2, Fri 10/2 & Sat 11/2 – 7pm
Sun 12/2 – 5pm

TICKETS

10–15€ are available here.

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CAST & CREW

Director: Ulf Persson
Assistant Director: John Leo
Producer & Stage Manager: Nicolas Herbatschek

Justin Fogg – Salomon Marttila
Turnball – Graham Lees
Carla Crale – Elina Jackson
Jeff Rogers –  Mikael Kivimäki
Philip Blake – Matthew Paines
Meredith Blake – Kent Tankersley
Elsa Greer/Melksham – Zoë Chandler
Miss Williams – Jessica Calonius
Angela Warren (Present) — Anna Olkinuora
Angela Warren (Past) – Esteri Hellgrén
Caroline Crale – Sophie Michaud
Amyas Crale – Graham Lees

Costumes: Esteri Hellgrén, Maria Kuuskoski and Marika Cholmondeley
Set Design: Nicolas Herbatschek, Delphine Gerbaud, Maria Kuuskoksi and Marika Cholmondeley
Props: Nicolas Herbatschek, Delphine Gerbaud, Maria Kuuskoski and Marika Cholmondeley
Artwork & Publicity: Salomon Marttila
Photography: Harsha Chawhan
Lights: Timo Karppinen and Katia Shklyar
Sound: Katia Shklyar, Rosanna Liuski and Marika Cholmondeley

The Finn-Brit Players is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our June production of The Finnish Play, by Ian Eastment with Graham Lees. A special discount is available for the early adopters among you – and, of course, for FBP members.

British Pomp confronts Finnish Circumstance

When Finns and expats meet in Helsinki, things generally proceed amicably – unless someone like Gerald is around.

There’s a certain type of obnoxious British expat. We’ve all met one in our time: they insist on correcting people who dare to say ‘elevator’ or ‘sidewalk’, and think the British Empire is still alive and kicking. Gerald, the protagonist – or should that be antagonist? – of the Finn-Brit Players’ new comedy, The Finnish Play, is one of them.

The play’s title alludes to a theatrical superstition – you should never refer to Shakespeare’s Macbeth by name, only as ‘The Scottish Play’, or else disaster will strike. But Gerald enjoys playing with fire.

WHEN: 1–3 & 6–8 June 2016 at 7 pm
WHERE: Höyhentämö-Pluckhouse, Korkeavuorenkatu 17, 00130 Helsinki

TICKETS are now on sale via our website: www.finnbritplayers.com/tickets
15€ – general admission
11€ – Finn-Brit Players members
10€ – full-time students

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
13€ for general admission tickets purchased by 15 May!

Member discount
As an FBP member you get a 20% discount on tickets to The Finnish Play – not only for yourself but also for your family members and those accompanying you to the theatre. You’ll need your membership number to obtain the discount, so remember to renew/join up in good time before buying your tickets!

Unless otherwise stated, all shows are performed in English.

Participatory Play Reading – August
– The Last of the Wild Bees by Vladislav Nenchev

At the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Wednesday 14 Aug at 7 pm. The FBP will read this play aloud as a script workshop in advance of the auditions on 31 August. Please note that play readings are NOT performances. Read more about the August event on the Facebook event or about Participatory play readings in general.

   There is no need to book or register in advance

Sursum Corda
– a musical evening featuring Laura Mrls, Outo Sisar, Arbaris Moerae

At the NoName Theatre Helsinki on the Night of the Arts, Thursday 15 Aug at 6:45 pm. Presented by New Polar Sound in collaboration with Tischenko Gallery. Read more HERE

   There is no need to book or register in advance

Comedy Curtain Call
– stand-up, sketches and skits by various artists

Monthly shows at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Saturdays 17 Aug, 14 Sept, 12 Oct, 16 Nov & 14 Dec at 7 pm. Presented by The Finn-Brit Players. Read more about Comedy Curtain Call.

    Tickets for Comedy Curtain Call – August areon sale HERE

Open House for Theatremakers
– info about opportunities for staging events at the NoName Theatre

At the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Wednesday 21 August at 6–9 pm. Read more on the Facebook event.

   There is no need to book or register in advance

This
– a one-man-show by Mikael Kivimäki

One performance at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sat 24 Aug at 6 pm. Presented by The Finn-Brit Players. Read more about This.

    Tickets for This areon sale HERE

Loud Visual's monthly improv shows
– by Loud Visual ft. guest troupes

Performances at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Saturdays 30 Aug, 28 Sept, 19 Oct and 30 Nov 2024 at 6 pm. Presented by the improv troupe Loud Visual with changing guest troupes. Read more about Loud Visual and their monthly impro show.

     Tickets for the Loud Visual August show featuring Honeymoon Toilets are on sale HERE

Participatory Play Reading – September
– Purge by Sofi Oksanen

At the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sunday 1 Sept at 1 pm. The FBP will read this play aloud to gague interest in staging a production in January 2025. Please note that play readings are NOT performances. Read more about Participatory play readings in general.

   There is no need to book or register in advance

Poetry & Jazz – crazy weird
– by various artists

Performances at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sat 21 & Fri 27 Sept 2024. Presented by The Finn-Brit Players. Read more soon.

    Tickets for Poetry & Jazz – crazy weird will go on sale in late August

Macabre Morsels
– a collection of Halloween-themed short plays by various artists

Performances at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sat 25, 26 & 31 Oct and 1 Nov 2024. Presented by SATD and The Finn-Brit Players. Read more soon.

    Tickets for Macabre Morsels will go on sale in late September

Brontë
– by Polly Teale

Performances at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on 20–24 Nov 2024. Presented by Soup Troupe. Read more soon.

    Tickets for Brontë will go on sale in October

UPCOMING AUDITIONS / CASTING
Auditions for Macabre Morsels #2 – Friday 2 August 2024
The Last of the Wild Bees – Saturday 31 August 2024  (more details available in August)
Purge – Sunday 8 September 2024 (more details available in August)

WORKSHOPS
No upcoming workshops.

CURRENTLY OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Poetry & Jazz "crazy weird": submission deadline 24 August 2024
Inkubator – open deadline