SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND MORE
Seminars, meetings and more is a programme that brings together events organised by organisations from the performing arts sector during Tampere Theatre Festival (4.–10.8.2025). Some of the events are open for all, others are for performing arts professionals.
All the events are in Finnish.
Kuva: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
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- Tue 5.8.
- 15.50
- Sorin sirkus café
- Open for all – Free admission
Interviews with artists
Artists from the Festival’s Main Programme are interviewed by Tampere Theatre Festival board member, actor Kirsi-Kaisa Sinisalo. Events are open for all, free admission.
The interviews are held in Finnish.
MINNA CRAUCHER
director Riikka Oksanen
Tue 5.8. 15:50–16:20 Sorin Sirkus café (Ahlmanintie 63)
Venue is accessible by wheelchair.
Performances in the Main Programme
Mon 4.8.2025 18:00–20:40
Tue 5.8.2025 13:00–15:40
Venue: Sorin sirkus
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- Thu 7.8.
- 15.00
- Restaurant Telakka, 2nd floor
- For performing arts professionals – Registration
State of the independent field – networking event
Esittävän taiteen vapaat yhteisöt ry, Tuottajakeskus Living Lab -project / TAMK ja Pirkanmaan luovat tuottajat ry
Thu 7.8. 15:00–17:00 Restaurant Telakka, 2nd floor. Tullikamarinaukio 3
How is the independent (free) field seen and heard? What are independent artists, producers and communities talking about right now? How can regional and national creative industry networks support each other?
Professionals and organisations operating in the independent sector of the performing arts field will gather at Tampere Theatre Festival, invited by ETTA – Esittävän taiteen vapaat yhteisöt ry, Pirkanmaa luovat tuottajat ry and the national Tuottajakeskus Living Lab project.
The networking event is open to all interested parties and will spark a discussion on current topics in the independent field and foster new connections between artists, producers and communities.
The event is in Finnish.
REGISTRATION
Register by Mon 4.8.
https://forms.office.com/e/vtgLGYacRs
The venue is not accessible. The event will be held in the 2nd floor of Restaurant Telakka, which does not have an elevator. More information: https://www.telakka.eu/esteettomyys/
MORE INFORMATION ON ORGANISERS
Esittävän taiteen vapaat yhteisöt ry (Teatterikeskus)
Tuottajakeskus Living Lab -project / TAMK
Pirkanmaan luovat tuottajat ry
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- Thu 7.8.
- 16.00
- Pub Old Mates (Sumeliuksenkatu 18)
- Open for all – Free admission
Interviews with artists
Artists from the Festival’s Main Programme are interviewed by Tampere Theatre Festival board member, actor Kirsi-Kaisa Sinisalo. Events are open for all, free admission.
The interviews are held in Finnish.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Director Esa-Matti Smolander
Thu 7.8. 16:00–16:30 Pub Old Mates (Sumeliuksenkatu 18)
Venue is accessible by wheelchair.
Performances in the Main Programme
Wed 6.8.2025 18:30–21:15
Thu 7.8.2025 13:00–15:45
Venue: Teatterimonttu
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- Fri 8.8.
- 10.15
- Tampere university Main Building, Lyhty building
- For performing arts professionals
Artistic well-being seminar
Tampereen yliopiston teatteritaiteen tutkinto-ohjelma Näty, Näyttelijäliitto – Skådespelarförbundet ry, Finlands Svenska Skådespelarförbund, Teatteri- ja mediatyöntekijöiden liitto Teme & tutkimusryhmä Corpus Dramaturgicum
Fri 8.8. klo 10.15–14.00 Tampere university Main Building, Lyhty, Kalevantie 4
We invite all performing artists to reflect on what artistic wellbeing means to them and how to maintain and nurture it in their art and professional life.
Artistic wellbeing refers to the way in which an artist gives meaning to their work and profession and feels fulfilled by it in a holistic way. Artistic wellbeing is also about being able to cope with and enjoy your work, but for us it means something more than wellbeing at work.
The seminar is in Finnish.
The venue is accessible.
MORE INFORMATION
Tampere University Theatre Arts (Näty)
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- Fri 8.8.
- 11.00
- TT Frenckell, audience foyer
- For performing arts professionals – Registration
Meeting for Audience Development workers
Teatteri- ja mediatyöntekijöiden liitto TeMe / TAM yleisötyökilta – Teattereiden yleisötyöntekijät
Fri 8.8.2025 11:00-14:00 TT Frenckell audience foyer, Frenckellinaukio 2
Audience Development workers (yleisötyöntekijät):
Welcome to meet colleagues and catch up!
Register via the following link by August 5, 2025
https://s.zef.fi/6nnomkh8/
For more information, contact Aatu Pyy, aatu.pyy@tkteatteri.fi.
The venue is accessible.
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- Fri 8.8.
- 15.30
- TTT-Klubi
- Free admission with registration
New novel dramatisations and a discussion
Uniarts / Dramaturgy and playwriting programme (TeaK), Writers Guild of Finland (Sunklo) & TTT-Theatre
Fri 8.8.2025 klo 15.30–17.30 TTT-Klubi, Hallituskatu 19
Playwriting students present their dramatisations, followed by a short reading of each play. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion about adapting a novel for the stage.
Presentations and excerpts are from the following works:
PUNAINEN KUIN VERI
Text: Salla Simukka
Adaptation: Ville Vuorikoski
Performers: Lauri Ahonen, Iina Nyländen, Milla Palin, Elisa Mattila, Miriam Mekhane, Siiri Lehtinen
Rights: Ahlback Agency
KIVITASKU
Text: Anni Kytömäki
Adaptation: Anna Kirvesniemi
Performers: Lauri Ahonen, Iina Nyländen, Milla Palin, Elisa Mattila, Miriam Mekhane, Siiri Lehtinen
Rights: Nordic Drama Corner
VEDESTÄ JA SURUSTA
Text: Salli Kari
Adaptation: Venla Kinnunen
Performers: Sonja Arffman, Annika Junno, Senja Rajalin, Venla Pulkkinen
Rights: Nordic Drama Corner
The focus of the discussion is on artistic questions. How does prose turn into drama? How much artistic liberties should and may be taken? What does it mean for an adaptation to be faithful to the spirit of the original work? How does writing a dramatization differ from writing an original play?
Participants in discussion: Anna Kirvesniemi (Dramaturgy and playwriting student, TeaK), Hanna Suutela (dramaturge, TTT-Theatre), Kristian Smeds (director, dramaturge) and Heini Junkkaala (professor, dramaturge, TeaK), moderator Mika Vainio (play coordinator, Sunklo)
The event is open to everyone and free of charge. TTT-Klubi bar will be open throughout the event.
The event is held in Finnish.
REGISTRATION
https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Uusia_romaanidramatisointeja_esitellyssa_Teatterikesassa_7613
The venue is partly accessible.
More info: https://ttt-teatteri.fi/esteettomyys-ja-saavutettavuus/
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- Sat 9.8.
- 12.00
- Restaurant Telakka, 2nd floor
- Open for all – free admission
AI and play
Teatterin Uusi Alkukirjasto
Sat 9.8. 12:00-13:30 Restaurant Telakka, 2nd floor. Tullikamarinaukio 3
Teatterin Uusi Alkukirjasto publishes its 10th work!
Welcome to celebrate the latest play by award-winning poet and dramaturge Milka Luhtaniemi, Nopeemmin, helpommin, and to listen to a discussion about AI and digitality in plays.
Luhtaniemi is joined in discussion by one of the developers of the QueerAI concept, Maria Oiva, and free theatre writer Hanna Helavuori. The excerpts are read by actor Peppi Hokynar.
You can purchase the new play for 20 euros at the event. Other publications by TUA are also available.
Coffee service.
The event is held in Finnish.
The venue is not accessible. The event will be held in the 2nd floor of Restaurant Telakka, which does not have an elevator. More information: https://www.telakka.eu/esteettomyys/
MORE INFORMATION
www.tuakirjasto.fi
www.digiteatteri.fi
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- Sat 9.8.
- 15.00
- TT Frenckell, audience foyer
- Open for all – Free admission
Tin Plate Angels – A Presentation
Tampere Theatre
Sat 9.8.2025 15:00-16:00 TT Frenckell stage audience foyer, Frenckellinaukio 2
Tin Plate Angels (Peltienkelit) is a journey through the queer history of Tampere, exploring both grand and small stories, people, places and memories.
In the presentation, Arttu Soilumo discusses the background of Tin Plate Angels and the observations and insights that emerged during the creation of the performance. The interview is conducted by Antti Mikkola, the director of Tampere Theatre.
The presentation is held in Finnish.
The venue is accessible.
Performances in the Main Programme
To 7.8. klo 18.00–21.00
Pe 8.8. klo 18.00–21.00
La 9.8. klo 18.00–21.00
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- Sat 9.8.
- 15.40
- Pub Wanhat Roomeot (Hämeenpuisto 35)
- Open for all – Free admission
Interviews with artists
Artists from the Festival’s Main Programme are interviewed by Tampere Theatre Festival board member, actor Kirsi-Kaisa Sinisalo. Events are open for all, free admission.
The interviews are held in Finnish.
RISEN FROM THE DEAD
Director Juha Hurme
Sat 9.8. 15.40–16.10 Pub Wanhat Roomeot (Hämeenpuisto 35)
Venue is accessible by wheelchair.
Performances in the Main Programme
pe 8.8.2025 klo 18.30–20.50
la 9.8.2025 klo 13.00–15.20
Venue: TTT Suuri näyttämö