In English Shortly

Theatre of Varkaus is a human size professional theatre. It has been working here in the heart of Saimaa region continuously since 1913. We produce 4-6 premiers per season and always at least one of them is a musical.
Over 110 years old  theatrehouse has such an unique athmosphere. One can not describe it – it must be  experienced. Hospitability is our second name.
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Club evenings

Our popular Club evenings (Klubi) are open from September to May mainly in the first Wednesday of the month at 18 o´clock.  Themes and performers vary.
Duration approximately 1,5-2 hours.
Come and enjoy the warm feeling!

Dates of our Club evenings

Autumn 2025:
Wednesday 1.10. at 18:00
Wednesday 19.11. at 18:00

Tickets 5 €, sold also from the door one hour before the show.
Tel. +358 44 3648830, myynti@varkaudenteatteri.fi

(If you want to reserve a table, please contact directly Theatre Bar. Tel. +364 44 3648831. They are on call till Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00 till 14:00 and 2 hours before every staging.)
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Musicals

“I was so upset when you made a musical out of me!”

Mielensäpahoittaja -mussikaali – The Mind Devourer musical
The Mind Devourer is a familiar character and iconic phenomenon from Tuomas Kyrö’s bestselling novels, but now something completely new is in store. This time, the Mindflayer (Jukka-Pekka Löhönen) is starring in a musical comedy, opposite the tango queen and multi-talented Tiina Räsänen as his young wife and daughter-in-law.

Bling-bling, music and brown sauce
Mielensäpahoittaja is upset about one thing or another, ranting about social ills, modern people’s attitudes and sophisticated technology, which he says only complicates people’s lives. Modern people who want an easy life and even the man’s own son and his wife have their share.
The man’s life story gradually unfolds in the midst of all the whining. He has lived through war, built a house and a good life for his growing family, been an upright and honest husband, father, friend and neighbour. Ageing has brought with it a new way of life, and has also taken a lot away; his wife, a patient in a nursing home, is only in this world in the mornings, unable to speak. But the love remains.

Looking forward to happier songs!
Even at the risk of upsetting you, this performance will feature dancing and singing to familiar songs from different decades arranged by Sami Ruutiainen, such as Aksel and Elina’s Wedding Waltz, A Hundred Lightnings, Striptease Dancer and Grace, as well as a few songs composed for the musical by Lauri Schreck.

”Yes, the musical is by no means a natural form of storytelling. You sing the lines so that you can’t make anything out and then you jump around like you’ve got piss in your pants. But I don’t dance and I don’t sing!”

On stage with tango queen Tiina Räsänen, the whole of our talented cast and our country’s famous live band will shine.
Welcome to enjoy the fun – without any regrets!

Written dy Kyrö – Sankari – Virtanen, directed by Ville-Veikko Valtanen.
Premiere 13.9.2025.
Tickets are sold online by Ticketmaster. Link for tickets.
Prizes start from 36-42 €.
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes, including 20 minute intermission.
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Guided tours behind the scenes

Come and take a peek behind the scenes!

During the tour, you’ll get a peek where the public doesn’t normally have access. The performance itself is just part of the work that went into it. Now you can explore the set, the sewing room and the side rooms of our stage. You’ll also hear a bit of our theatre’s history and good theatre stories!
There will be time for questions at the end of the backstage tour of the theatre.

Duration approx. 45 min.
Price 80 €. Group size Max. 20 people.
Contact the Theatre Director Juha Vuorinen, 044 3648821, juha.vuorinen@varkaudenteatteri.fi

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Description of the play

Are you and your group interested in learning more about the play before the performance?

A member of our staff will meet your group in the theatre lobby at an agreed time. He or she will give your group in-depth information about the play’s themes, casting, costuming, staging and rehearsal process. During the discussion session, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and make your visit to the theatre a more complete experience.
If you have a perspective in mind through which you would like to approach the work, we will listen carefully to your wishes.

Duration approx. 30 min.
Price 80 €.
Please contact our box office, tel. 044 3648830 or myynti@varkaudenteatteri.fi

 

Welcome!
It is our pleasure to surprise you positively.