Pinocchio
Pinocchio in summer 2025 at the Suomenlinna Open-air Theatre
Subtitled in English on Wednesdays and Fridays.
A poor carpenter carves a doll out of a piece of wood, and it unexpectedly comes to life. From this begins the adventure of Pinocchio, a kind-hearted wooden doll, in a world filled with dishonesty and greed, with the sole dream of becoming a real boy.
The Suomenlinna Open-air Theatre presents Juha Kukkonen's dystopian stage adaptation of Carlo Collodi's beloved Pinocchio story. In a world where electric fences separate the rich from the poor and big corporations have trampled down humanity, Fox and Cat are ready to take advantage of Pinocchio's gullibility as he tries to figure out what emotions are and why on earth they sometimes hurt. Pinocchio is accompanied by Cricket, the voice of conscience, who tries to keep him on the straight and narrow. But it doesn't prove to be an easy task at each step!
Ryhmäteatteri's Pinocchio is imaginative, at times absurd and hilarious, but also a poignant story about truth and lies - and why it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference! The fast-paced performance offers the audience an unforgettable adventure in which the persistent heart of a boy carved from wood finds a glimmer of hope even when the world seems harsh and the core of humanity seems complicated to uncover.
Early bird tickets on sale until June 2nd. Performances from June 5th to August 30th, 2025. Subtitled in English on Wednesdays and Fridays. The performance language is Finnish. Recommended age limit 9 years.
Original text
Carlo Collodi
Adaptation and director
Juha Kukkonen
Dramaturgy
Elina Snicker / UNTO
Cast
Mikko Kauppila
Minna Suuronen
Robin Svartström
Alex Anton
Talvikki Eerola
Severi Saarinen
Miila Virtanen
Set design
Janne Siltavuori
Lighting design
Ville Mäkelä
Music composition and sound design
Jussi Kärkkäinen
Costume design
Ninja Pasanen
Make-up design
Tiina Winter
Prop design
Minna Kaipainen
Presentation rights are supervised by
Kulttuurityöläisten osuuskunta Adlerfelt