16.4.–18.4.2026
Dance Theatre MD: Igloo
Iglu takes its viewers on an icy adventure, where the brave and spirited emperor penguin Buzika tries to survive on the sea ice in Antarctica.
Iglu takes its viewers on an icy adventure, where the brave and spirited emperor penguin Buzika tries to survive on the sea ice in Antarctica.
One day, Buzika rescues a graceful creature called Böbö from the sea, entangled in plastic waste. With their imagination and creativity, the friends face and overcome even the biggest challenges.
The story also features Paau, a polar bear who has left the North Pole to find new habitats, as well as other colorful sea creatures.
Along their adventures, Buzika and Böbö develop a deep friendship and encounter exciting situations in which they learn to overcome their fears and accept imperfection and difference.
The idea behind the performance is climate change and the importance of protecting endangered animals. Ecological thinking has been incorporated into the staging and costumes of Iglu by utilizing recycled materials.
Working group
Choreography and direction: Mari Rosendahl
Composition: Jussi-Pekka Nuto
Video design: Heikki Järvinen
Lighting design: Elina Nopanen
Sound design: Henri Puolitaiva
Set design: Mari Rosendahl and Heikki Järvinen
Artist: Samuli Kivinummi
Costume design: Mari Rosendahl
Headwear design: Laura Lipiäinen
Puppet maker: Satulia Saarilehto
Costumes: Laura Lipiäinen, Sari Vaittinen and Senni Tähtinen
Props: Laura Lipiäinen and Suvi Eloranta
Make-up artist: Pepina Granholm
Set sewing: Anni Kotiranta
Choreographer’s assistant: Suvi Eloranta
Photos: Heikki Järvinen
Performers: Joel Alalantela, Klaara Haapanen, Samuli Roininen ja Suvi Eloranta.
Ticket prices
17 € child, adult, pensioner, unemployed
10 € group ticket (per child), day cares and schools, morning performances
5 € teacher ticket (with group)
Assistant seating available free of charge. We are a Disability Card service provider.
Group tickets are available through Hurjaruuth’s customer service by phone or by email.
Location and accessibility
Hurjaruuth Stage (Tallberginkatu 1 A, 2nd floor) is located at the Cable Factory, a well-known cultural centre. Read more about how to get there.
About accessibility: There are wheelchair spaces in front of the seating area (2 slots). We do not have an induction loop. Assistant seating available free of charge. We are a Disability Card service provider. Read more about accessibility at the Cable Factory
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service!
Services
Coatroom: In the corridor between Hurjaruuth’s foyer and the stage there is a free self-service coatroom. NB! Our theatre is not responsible for any items or clothes left in the coatroom.
The foyer: There’s a small cafe open in the foyer before the evening and weekend shows, Please note that we only accept card payments.
Toilet facilities: Next to the coatroom there is an accessible toilet with childcare facilities and other unisex toilets.
Date
16.4.–18.4.2026
Duration
About 45 min
Tickets
17 € / children’s groups 10 € per ticket
Venue
Hurjaruuth Stage, Cable Factory
Suggested age
4+
Other
The performance uses theatrical smoke.