Debates
Our debates thrive on disagreement – bold, sharp and always with a sense of humour.
The debates take place at Kupla and are conducted in Finnish.
I Didn’t Understand Any of This
Is art allowed to be difficult? Can the audience be wrong?
Silvia Hosseini vs. Teemu Mäki
Fri 6 March, 5 pm
Silvia Hosseini is an essayist, critic, and teacher of Finnish language and literature.
Teemu Mäki is a Finnish visual artist, theatre director, writer, and PhD of visual arts.
Fire Them All
Should all permanent contracts in the arts be terminated?
Antti Timonen vs. opponent Lauri Antti Mattila
Fri 13 March, 5 pm
Antti Timonen is an actor and chair of the Finnish Actors Union.
Lauri Antti Mattila is a performance artist, theatre director, singer-songwriter, and curator.
Two Stars
Is the purpose of criticism to serve audiences or to develop the art form?
Suna Vuori vs. Valtteri Raekallio
Fri 20 March, 5 pm
Suna Vuori is a journalist, writer, and communications entrepreneur.
Valtteri Raekallio is a dancer, choreographer, and director of the Helsinki Dance Company.
Stop the Virtue Signaling
Should theatre get involved in politics?
Kaarina Hazard vs. opponent
Thu 26 March, 5 pm
Kaarina Hazard is a freelance writer and actor.
