This show is written by us
we are children
we are a nation
we are your worst nightmare
we are your destiny.
This show is about young people
this show is about people of different cultures
Can you imagine?
This show is about monsters
it is about my mother
it is about what it feels like when you are me
this show is about everything and nothing at all.
When it is over, you will wish for more.
Finnish National Youth Theatre is an ensemble of young artists expanding who makes theatre and who it is for. This happens through a process of workshops which take place in youth immigrant communities. The goal is to create and present new work on the stages of the Finnish National Theatre. In the ensemble, young artists from Afghanistan, Finland, Kurdistan, Somalia, Syria, and Ukraine come together to make art with experienced artists.
Premiere at Omapohja Stage 25th of November 2025.
Age recommendation +12 years
Several languages are used in the performance. The main language is Finnish, with English surtitles.
Production Team
Cast Ridwan Ahmed, Adnan Almousa, Rozken Bouzan, Yasamin Fayaz, Maisa Fraser, Juho Hagan, Toivo Honkakoski, Tilma Lucenius, Arvand Rasul, Yazan Saad, Ada Safdari, Hanif Sultani
Directors Tamara Searle and Jussi Lehtonen Dramaturg Eva Buchwald Set designer Katri Rentto Costume designer Saija Kiiskilä Choreography Angela Aldebs Fight choreography Anastasia Trizna Musical director Iiris Tarnanen Lighting designer Ilkka Niskanen Sound designer Jani Peltola Producer Roosa Vaverka