Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth: Winter Circus Colour
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45 performances
9.12-24.1.2027
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Duration
Approx. 2 h (intermission), morning shows at 10 AM 1 h (no intermission)
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Venue
Erkko Hall
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Tickets
45–33 € / 32–22 €
Show times
9.12.2026-24.1.2027
Duration
Approx. 2 h (incl. intermission)
morning shows at 10 am 1 h (no intermission)
Please note
Non-verbal performance.
The show may include strong theatrical lights and smoke effects. Viewers with sound sensitivity are advised to wear hearing protectors. The Erkko Hall’s auditorium is steep and contains stairs.
Please note that elements of danger are characteristic of circus performances. Therefore, it may be necessary to make some unannounced changes to the overall structure of the show for safety reasons.
Introduction
This winter’s most anticipated circus experience for the whole family takes us on a journey through a world of colours.
Winter Circus Colour is a playful and visual contemporary circus performance that explores themes of individuality and togetherness through the language of colours. The performance opens a window onto a captivating world where peculiar characters live in their own monochromatic realities. What happens when an unexpected situation causes these lives and colours to collide?
This year, the soulful rhythms of jazz and the percussive sound of tap dancing guide the show. World-class circus artists and dancers delight us with their skill. The circus acts include floor, aerial and pair acrobatics, inventive juggling and unorthodox sleepwalking parkour, among others. Winter Circus Colour will feature for the first time the exciting freestyle highline and the impressive acrobatics of Chinese lion dance.
The fans of the Winter Circus’s long-time star, the Rat, will be thrilled to learn it has an important, surprising and mischievous role in the performance. The show’s enchanting atmosphere is completed by the vibrant live music played by Hurja Jazz Trio.
Winter Circus Colour reminds us about the importance of being open to the world and to each other. Daring circus skills, a vertiginous set and surprising magical moments come together to create an adventure for all ages.
With Winter Circus Colour, Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth introduces Luis Sartori do Vale, Finland’s first Artist Professor in the field of circus, in his debut as director of the Winter Circus. Originally from Brazil and based in Finland since 2011, Luis is a versatile circus artist, director and visual artist. Over the years, he has worked and collaborated with numerous Finnish companies and artists – and performed in two previous Winter Circuses: Winter Circus Nose (2011) and Winter Circus Speed (2020-21). He has co-founded the contemporary circus group Company Portmanteau, whose performances have toured extensively in Finland and around the world.
Organiser: Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth.
Ticket information
Shows on weekdays Mon-Thu
Standard Ticket | 39 € - 35 € - 28 €
Child (0–17 years) | 28 € - 25 € - 20 €
Pensioner | 36 € - 32 € - 25 €
Family Ticket | 120 € - 108 € - 88 €, Includes tickets for 2 adults and 2 children
Discount Ticket | 28 € - 25 € - 20 €, Students, unemployed persons, civil servants and conscripts
Theatre Professional | 25 € - 20 €, Limited to 1 ticket per membership card, available from one week before the performance.
Shows Fri-Sun and public holidays
Standard Ticket | 46 € - 40 € - 32 €
Child (0–17 years) | 33 € - 29 € - 23 €
Pensioner | 42 € - 37 € - 30 €
Family Ticket | 144 € - 128 € - 100 €, Includes tickets for 2 adults and 2 children
Discount Ticket | 33 € - 29 € - 23 €, Students, unemployed persons, civil servants and conscripts
Theatre Professional | 29 € - 23 €, Limited to 1 ticket per membership card, available from one week before the performance.
Morning shows at 10 AM (duration approx. 1 h)
16 €
To ensure good visibility to everyone, The Erkko Hall auditorium is steep. Please note that there is no lift to the upper section. Only the first row seats are fully accessible.
More information on ticket sales.
Credits
Direction and choreography: Jyrki Karttunen
Circus direction: Saku Mäkelä
Composition and musical dramaturgy: Maija Ruuskanen
Set and video design: Mika Haaranen
Costume design: Joona Huotari-Andreou
Lighting design: Juho Rahijärvi
Technical design: Petri Mäkelä
Puppet maker: Helena Markku
Planning of audience outreach work: Pauliina Aladin
Performers
Renata Moura Barcellos Borges (Brazil): dance trapeze
Julietta Birkeland (Sweden): juggling, Chinese pole
Christopher Hartwig (Germany): trio trapeze
Joonas Kinnunen (Finland): drums, percussion
Annika Koljonen (Finland): handbalance, dance acrobatics
Sofia Motturi (Finland): juggling, circus trainee (also Birkeland’s understudy)
Anna-Maija Nyman (Finland): Chinese pole
Karina Peisker (Germany): German wheel
Kalle Pikkuharju (Finland): contortion, handbalance
Alizé Poitreau (France): swinging trapeze
Jouni Aslak Raatikainen (Finland): bass, guitar, percussion
Aliisa Rinne (Finland): dance trainee (performing turns with Saraste)
Pauliina Saraste (Finland): dance trainee (performing turns with Rinne)
Milena Schwenkenberg (Germany): trio trapeze
Xander Taylor (Canada): trio trapeze
Riina Tikkanen (Finland): puppeteer
Mari Vuolahti (Finland): trumpet, baritone horn
Arvi Yrjölä (Finland): dance acrobatics
Roberto Stellino (Italy): slack wire
Hurja Jazz Trio
Joonas Riippa (Suomi): drums
Aki Rissanen (Suomi): conductor, piano
Eero Tikkanen (Suomi): double bass
Production: Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth
