Espoo Day in Kivenlahti

Saturday, 29 August, from 11:00 at Marinsatama field in Kivenlahti

PROGRAMME

11:00–14:00 ANTI-RACIST POSTER WORKSHOP (OUTDOORS)
We do not accept discrimination in any form. Come create your own message to the world under the guidance of Paola Jalili. The finished works will be displayed on the fence surrounding the circus tent. Free admission, no advance registration required.

11:00 PERFORMANCE BY ESKO’S PERFORMANCE GROUP (IN THE TENT)
To celebrate Espoo Day, Espoo Circus and Theatre School Esko presents a skilful performance by its performance group. Free admission, no advance registration required.

11:15 CIRCUS WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES (IN THE TENT)
Come and try a circus class led by Esko’s instructors. Duration: 30 minutes. Free admission, no advance registration required.

11:45 CIRCUS WORKSHOP FOR 6–10-YEAR-OLDS (IN THE TENT)
Come and try a circus class led by Esko’s instructors. Duration: 45 minutes. Free admission, no advance registration required.

12:00–13:30 PERFORMING (IN) THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WORKSHOP (OUTDOORS)
Interested in creativity, movement and exploring your local surroundings in new ways? Come and try Dash Che’s accessible Performing (in) the Neighbourhood workshop. The workshop will be held mainly in English. Free of charge; advance registration is requested. Registration link and more information below.

12:00–15:00 MEET THE THEATRE DIRECTORS (OUTDOORS)
Matilda von Weissenberg and Jussi Sorjanen would like to meet you. Come and chat about what matters to you in Espoo, in theatre or in life.

12:30 PERFORMANCE BY ESKO’S PERFORMANCE GROUP (IN THE TENT)
To celebrate Espoo Day, Espoo Circus and Theatre School Esko presents a skilful performance by its performance group. Free admission, no advance registration required.

13:00–15:00 CIRCUS SKILLS AND FUN CHALLENGES WITH ESKO’S CIRCUS INSTRUCTORS (OUTDOORS)
Come and try out circus equipment and challenge yourself with fun tricks under the guidance of circus instructors. Free admission, no advance registration required.

15:00 KARKELOT – CIRCUS PERFORMANCE (IN THE TENT)
Karkelot is a new, large-scale and spectacular contemporary circus production by circus collective Arctic Ensemble, bringing together acrobatics and traditional partner and group dances. The stage comes alive with acrobats, dancers, musicians and masters of physical comedy. Duration: 2 hours, including an interval. Suitable for the whole family, ages 7 and up. Tickets 20–37€; purchase tickets via the link below.

Approx. 17:15 BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR AND SAUNA
Join Arctic Ensemble for a guided tour of the circus tent and its surroundings, and learn about the group’s work and life on the road with a travelling circus tent. After the tour, the circus caravan sauna will be heated up for anyone who would like to take a sauna! Free admission, no advance registration required.