On the Nightside

Spirits rise up in vengeance as humans assault nature’s resources and mess with the natural order of things, driven by their dark side. Based on short stories by Samuli Paulaharju, this production involves the choirs Väki and Tampereen Ihankaikkinen Kuninkaallinen Tuomiokuoro and transports listeners to a realm of demons and heathens, priests and woodland menaces. Suspenseful yet gently humorous, the production features music by Petra Poutanen and is directed by Antti Laukkarinen.

A massed choir of 70 singers presents three works in which humanity is at once great and small. In gripping yet amusing narratives, poor little people make all kinds of arrogant mistakes in their pride and greed and struggle to escape the inevitable. The forces of nature put humans in their place; the system returns to equilibrium.

Arriving

Hervantajärvi beach is located at Salmenkalliontie 52. The public is invited to arrive by public transport, walking or cycling. The venue is about 800 metres walk from the end of tram line 3. There will be a guide on site. There are some parking spaces for those who need accessibility. The location is not entirely accessible, as the performance will be seen and heard outdoors in nature.

The duration of the performance is about 75 minutes. Be prepared with weatherproof equipment, and bring a camping chair or a blanket to sit on. Especially in hot weather, remember to bring a water bottle.

Please note that this performance is not included in the Festival passes.

Produced by a working group of choirs and Uulu