Tampereen Teatteri Frenckell Tampere

Small scene plays

Heta from Tampere

""Tampereen Teatteri Frenckell" in Tampere mostly hosts traditional Finnish plays in an old factory. Here, the acting is the main thing..."

There are lots of theatres in Tampere and I have many favourites. From the two big professional scenes, the small stage of Tampereen teatteri Frenckell hosts traditional plays where the acting is the main thing. You can go deep into the stories, whatever they may be: comedy, tragedy, thriller... The emotions of the actors & actresses are near you and the rhythm of the acts carries the play forward just in front of you. Often the plays are traditional, where the speech is vital, but also modern settings and techniques can be used.

The atmosphere in the old factory is beautiful. During the break, you can have something to drink and eat from the (quite expensive) cafeteria, and while sipping your wine you can watch through the old factory windows how the Tammerkoski rapids float by.

The last play I saw there was the one from which my first name originates: Niskavuoren Heta, from famous playwright Hella Wuolijoki, directed by a woman (Liisa Mustonen), too. The main role of Heta played by Eeva Hakulinen was really emotional and deep, and I found it very touching. These Niskavuori plays are part of Finnish cultural heritage and tell us about the old agricultural times, but at the same time about the universal themes of love, hatred and pride.

The theatres are usually running from September to May, but during summer there are open-door summer theatres, and in August Tampere hosts the famous international theatre festival - Tampereeen Teatterikesä.

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About me My family moved to Tampere when I was eleven years old, so I have known this city for over 40 years! Now I am a mom to three grownups & five dogs. I love reading fiction, watching plays and walking in nature. Sauna and swimming are my favourite ways to relax and meditate. I like to go to church as well as bars and cafes. I live in the western suburbs now but go to the centre often, and to the south once in a while. I have worked as a psychologist and have a degree in literature as well, but prefer working at home. Before and in between the years in Tampere, I l...

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