Jätkäsaaren Sydän is a theatrical performance modeled after a walking tour. The amusement ride was performed in June 2023 starting from Teatteri Viirus, during which the audience took a guided tour in Jätkäsaari. Along the trip, the spectators came across both the residents of the residential area from the early 20th century villa era and the current Jätkäsaari residents and communities.
The performance included, among other things, musical scenes, opera singing and parkour numbers. At the same time, it is a study of the pioneering spirit of man and a thought of where the characteristic quality of Jätkäsaari might be concentrated in the future.
Directed and scripted by Jonna Wikström ja Janne Saarakkala
Staging and costume by Paula Koivunen
Choreography by Soile Ojala
Actors: Maria Ahlroth, Iida Kuningas, Jessica Raita, Jan-Christian Söderholm
Staging and costume by Paula Koivunen
Choreography by Soile Ojala
Actors: Maria Ahlroth, Iida Kuningas, Jessica Raita, Jan-Christian Söderholm
Other performers: Tarja Hailikari, Lea Halla-aho, Janette Hirvonen, Sylvi Hosio, Marjo Höglund, Panda Ilén, Nina Kallonen, Rachel McIntosh, Anssi Rantanen, Thea Reikko, Alex Salmijärvi, Emma Tiilikainen, Siiri Vesikansa
Press pictures by Sara Forsius