Winter Circus Super

When the superheroes of the circus come together, it’s the start of an amazing adventure! World-class circus skills and live music for all ages.

In the universe of Winter Circus Super, the good guys, the bad guys and the ordinary do their tricks in the battle arena of the Dance House Helsinki. There’s acrobatics, magic and mind-blowing moves on the streets and rooftops of the city. Live music is provided by circus band Ninja Beat, whose explosive rhythms give the superheroes extra power.

Circus artists and musicians from Australia, Finland, South Africa, Italy, Sweden, Mexico, Switzerland and South Africa. The disciplines include trampoline acrobatics, martial arts, clowning and aerial acrobatics.

Directed by Sanna Silvennoinen. Find out more about the planning team and the performers.

Ticket prices

Shows on weekdays Mon-Thu by price category A / B / C

Adult 38 € | 33 € | 26 €
Child (0–17 yrs) 25 € | 22 € | 18 €
Family package (2 adults and 2 children) 116 € | 100 € | 80 €
Pensioner 35 € | 30 € | 24 €
Discount ticket (student, unemployed, civil servant, conscript) 25 € | 22 € | 18
Theatre professional (max 2 tickets/card) 25 € | 22 € | 18 €

Shows Fri-Sun and public holidays by price category A / B / C

Adult 45 € | 39 € | 31 €
Child (0–17 yrs) 32 € | 28 € | 22 €
Family package (2 adults and 2 children) 132 € | 116 € | 92 €
Pensioner 41 € | 36 € | 29 €
Discount ticket (student, unemployed, civil servant, conscript) 32 € | 28 € | 22 €
Theatre professional (max 2 tickets/card) 32 € | 28 € | 22 €

Morning shows at 10 AM (duration approx. 1 h)

15 €

Delivery costs will not be added to the ticket price. The price is based on the time of the show and the location of the seats. Tickets can be purchased at the Hurjaruuth online shop or at the information point in the Glass Courtyard of the Cable Factory (Kaapeliaukio 3) during its opening hours.

Group tickets for school children are only available from Hurjaruuth Customer Service (Tue-Fri 12 am – 4 pm) 09 565 7250, liput(at)hurjaruuth.fi.

Tickets for assistants are free of charge. Tickets for wheelchair assistants are available online. Other assistance tickets are available from the Hurjaruuth customer service or the information desk in the Glass Courtyard.

More information on ticket sales.

Map of the stage

The stage is divided into three price categories. The different price categories are marked in different colors.

Category A: red
Category B: blue
Category C: green

Services

Coatroom: The Dance House Helsinki coatroom is located in the basement which is accessible through the Dance House lobby. An accessible coat stall is located in the Dance House lobby. NB! Our theatre is not responsible for any items or clothes left in the coatroom.

Refreshments: Intermission refreshments are available through Dance House Helsinki’s (t)raba restaurant. Bookings and more information here (in Finnish) or tanssin.talo@restel.fi, phone 041 731 6911.

Toilet facilities: Combined accessible toilet and childcare room as well as unisex toilets are located in the lobby.

Strollers: If possible, we recommend arriving to Winter Circus without strollers. If necessary, the personnel will guide you on where to store the strollers.

More on accessibility: The ground floor of Dance House Helsinki is accessible with no thresholds. There is wheelchair seating available in the front row of the Erkko stage. The entire front row is accessible without stairs or thresholds. Please note that otherwise the audience structure is steep! Assistant seating free of charge. There is an induction loop available for those using a hearing aid.

Read more about Dance House Helsinki and accessibility.

Location and accessibility

The brand new Dance House Helsinki is located within the Cable Factory (Kaapeliaukio 3, Helsinki), a well-known cultural centre. Read more about how to get there.

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Date

1.12.2023-28.1.2024

Duration

Approx. 2 h, incl. intermission; morning shows at 10 AM 1 h, no intermission

Tickets

26-45 € / 18-32 €

Venue

Erkko Hall, Dance House Helsinki

Suggested age

For all ages (3+)

Other

Strong theatrical lights and smoke can be used in the performance.

Next performances

Winter Circus 2023 credits

Direction: Sanna Silvennoinen
Music: Ninja Beat (Niko Votkin, Einari Stylman, Tapani Varis)
Choreography: Jussi Väänänen
Script: Sanna Silvennoinen, Johanna Keinänen
Costume design: Mirkka Nyrhinen
Light design: Juho Rahijärvi
Sound design: Atte Olsonen
Visual design: Mirkka Nyrhinen, Juho Rahijärvi
Magic tricks and illusions: Joni Pakanen

Performers:
Jaimee Allen (South-Africa): trio trapeze, cloudswing
Yuridia Ortega Fragoso (Mexico): dance, hair hang
Gabriele Goria (Italy): kungfu
Florian Grobéty (Switzerland): trampoline acrobatics
Nathan Jones (Australia): cloudswing, Chinese hoop diving
Valpuri Kaarninen (Finland): trio trapeze
Gaby Muñoz (Mexico): clowning
Maria Peltola (Finland): trio trapeze
Raphaël Perrenoud (Switzerland): trampoline acrobatics
Eetu Ranta (Finland): diabolo, whips
Guzalnur Uqkun (Uyghur/Sweden): contortion
Vanamo Alatalo (Finland): karate – in evening and weekend shows only, alternating with Antonia Ortiz Myllylahti
Antonia Ortiz Myllylahti (Finland): karate – in evening and weekend shows only, alternating with Vanamo Alatalo

Production: Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth 2023

Jaimee Allen (South-Africa): trio trapeze, cloudswing
Yuridia Ortega Fragoso (Mexico): dance, hair hang
Gabriele Goria (Italy): kungfu
Florian Grobéty (Switzerland): trampoline acrobatics
Nathan Jones (Australia): cloudswing, Chinese hoop diving
Valpuri Kaarninen (Finland): trio trapeze
Gaby Muñoz (Mexico): clowning
Maria Peltola (Finland): trio trapeze
Raphaël Perrenoud (Switzerland): trampoline acrobatics
Eetu Ranta (Finland): diabolo, whips
Guzalnur Uqkun (Uyghur/Sweden): contortion
Vanamo Alatalo (Finland): karate

In evening and weekend shows only, alternating with Antonia Ortiz Myllylahti.
Antonia Ortiz Myllylahti (Finland): karate

In evening and weekend shows only, alternating with Vanamo Alatalo.
Niko Votkin (Finland): musician/Ninja Beat
Einari Stylman (Finland): musician/Ninja Beat
Tapani Varis (Finland): musician/Ninja Beat