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& invited to join the prestigious Prospero New European Wave network

Mar 31

We have been invited to join the Prospero New European Wave network, which brings together leading theaters and theater ...
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Welcome to &Neighbourhood day on 11 April!

Mar 26

The &Neighbourhood project has brought together people from diverse backgrounds living in Espoo to explore experiences o...
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Thursday’s The Birds cancelled – Friday and Saturday performances as scheduled.

Mar 12

You can change your tickets to Friday 13th of March or Saturday 14th of March, or to another performance....
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Our fall season takes audiences to the forest and the circus tent

Feb 26

Our fall 2026 programme features eight works whose themes range from money and love to class and family....
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We are taking part in the EXPAND project

Feb 17

EXPAND is a new European project that supports performing arts professionals in exploring how new technologies can be us...
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Saara Turunen’s Room Trilogy to Be Staged at & This Autumn

Jan 27

Saara Turunen’s so-called Room Trilogy — The Phantom of Normality, Medusa’s Room and The Grapes of Reason — has ...
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&Fest runs throughout March – and offers much more than theatre performances

Dec 15

Beyond performances, the festival offers debates, artist meetings, and a wide range of other events....
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The Stories from Gaza campaign was awarded the Year’s Champion Action

Nov 28

The campaign is an example of cooperation in the cultural sector and an opportunity to increase understanding, according...
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& Espoo Theatre receives Finland Prize

Oct 21

In the award citation, & was described as a producer of ambitious international programme, a promoter of accessibility, ...
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Gaza calling Espoo – join us to pick up 15.11.

Sep 25

We have managed to create a live connection with Gaza.
Will you answer the call with us?...
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MAMI premiere on October 9

Sep 25

The young breakout director’s new creation is a tribute to mothers and other caregivers. Mario Banushi will also be vi...
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&Fest is coming again – this time, the theme is disagreement

Aug 28

In March 2026, & Espoo Theatre will feature performances by some of the world's most prominent contemporary directors. &...
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WAUHAUS and & Espoo Theatre’s premiere explores the paradox of love of animals

Aug 26

Can an animal be taught a human language? PETER LIVED IN A HOUSE – a dolphin from dot to dot is a performance about po...
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Finnish theatres read stories written by children in Gaza

Aug 19

Stop and listen....
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Closed for the Summer – See You in the Autumn

May 13

The theatre box office is closed from the 31st of May to the 4th of August. During our time off, tickets and gift vouche...
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OPEN CALL: ARTISTS FOR THE Espoon teatteriNAAPURUSTO PROJECT

Apr 29

We are looking for artists to help us build &Naapurusto. If you have the skills to work in a community art context and a...
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Open call for a nordic circus co-production!

Apr 15

Riksteatern (Sweden), &Espoo Theatre (Finland), and Vendsyssel Teater (Denmark) are looking for 5 Nordic circus artists ...
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&Naa­pu­rus­to unites Espoo ci­tizens

Apr 03

Nearly a quarter of Espoo residents speak a language other than Finnish, Swedish, or Sámi as their mother tongue. Our n...
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We are Theatre of the Year 2025!

Mar 25

We have the historic honour of being the first theatre to be recognised twice. The selection criteria mention our intern...
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Discussion: The United States – then and now

Mar 13

Discussion after the Dark Noon performance on Saturday, March 29...
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