Doom & Bloom premieres this May at Theatre Takomo in Helsinki

Apr 11, 2023 | 2023

Doom & Bloom is a performance with four performers, a noise & pop duo and light design. The work is built on imaginary visions that spring up from subjects such as destruction and rebirthing. The four parts of the performance; “the still”, “the sacred geometry”, “the speech” and “the solo” are intertwined in low frequencies, sharp screams and polyphonic vocals of the music.

The work is steered by dance artists Hanna Ahti, Anna Maria Häkkinen and Maija Mustonen who share the stage with actor Niina Hosiasluoma, the light design of Jenni Pystynen and the music of An Tul (Saana Pohjonen and Helena Pulkkinen).

Direction: Hanna Ahti, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Maija Mustonen

On stage/performance: Hanna Ahti, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Niina Hosiasluoma, Maija Mustonen

Light Design: Jenni Pystynen

Music: An Tul (Saana Pohjonen and Helena Pulkkinen)

Image: Anastasiia Sviridenko

Production: Hanna Ahti, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Maija Mustonen, working group, Takomo

Supported by: Arts Management Helsinki, Kone Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux, and Kunstenwerkplaats Pianofabriek (Brussels, Belgium).

 

Practical Information

 

Premiere: Tuesday, 23.5.2023

Performances: Tuesday, 23.5.2023 – Friday, 2 June 2023

Teatteri Takomo, Fredrikinkatu 18, 00120 Helsinki

 

Accessibility

The entrance to the theatre is barrier-free, outside the theatre there is one staircase with a ramp. There is an accessible toilet in the lobby. Wheelchair users are asked to contact the theatre in advance at takomo@teatteritakomo.fi.

 

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