An epic tale of hope and revenge
Kullervo, a young man on a mission to restore justice to the world. Our delicate hero has been thrust into slavery and can not accept the injustice he faces. Fate, however, has other plans for Kullervo. He is unexpectedly sent on a journey through the wondrous yet threatening nature of the Great North, meeting mythical characters, spirits and old acquaintances along the way.
Kullervo’s saga, from the national epic Kalevala, is a touching story of a man, who indeed is in charge of his destiny. “A man’s character is his fate” a witch once sang in the woods. Kullervo follows his heart without a single doubt in his mind and with a spark for life like no other. It is a pity then, that a person such as Kullervo has ended up living in a time when even the smallest ember can result in a true cataclysm.
Director Aare Toikka’s “Kullervo” takes inspiration from Aleksis Kivi and Elias Lonnröt as well as the works of Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Playing our dashing champion is Pääru Oja with an accompanying cast that is one of VAT’s largest in history.
Premiere: January 25th 2025 in the Great Hall of the Sakala 3 Teatrimaja
NB! Please be aware that live gunshots and theatrical smoke are used in this production.
The performance is in two acts and lasts 2h and 40 minutes.
Latecomers will not be admitted and will not be refunded!