Punch’s Progress: Jo’s Punch & Judy for Big Kids (K15½)

Who’s been a naughty boy then?! A burlesque evening of satire, sauce and suspense with the one and only Mr. Punch! DEBUTING Punch’s long-standing mistress Pretty Polly and the Devil’s little helper Mr. Boo-Tin. Come find out how this Hogarthian street-puppet from London has been getting on in contemporary Helsinki since first appearing at the NoName Theatre in April 2022. Fully supported by a short progress report from performer Jo Hadley and HEART-STOPPING support act from the macabre Jack Ketch and his GUILLOTINE!!!

Why not make this UNIQUE experience your pikkujoulut night out? (Parental Advisory: not for the feint-hearted or readily upset!).

PROGRAMME
19:00 – PUNCH’S PROGRESS (a short talk for your edification and delight).
19:25 – THE GUILLOTINE (heart-stopping suspense with audience volunteer).
19:45 – INTERVAL (with complementary stiff-drink after matters thus far).
20:00 – JO’S PUNCH & JUDY FOR BIG KIDS (contains nudity, sauce and satire).
20:45 – THANK YOU & GOOD NIGHT (making light with intent to cause laughter).

Performer, producer, and script writer: Jo Hadley

PERFORMANCES at the NoName Theatre
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2024

 TICKETS
 14.00€ – standard admission
 11.20€ – Concessions (students, retired, military/civil service, unemployed)


  Not yet on sale (includes a complementary glass of interval bubbly).

SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.

HOW TO FIND US
The door to the theatre is the first wooden door to your left right after you go through the black metal gate at Korkeavuorenkatu 17. The doors will open half an hour before the advertised start time of the show. Pls follow the signs/posters.

ACCESSIBILITY
The entrance is down a long flight of stairs and there's no elevator or stairlift.

Illustration: George Cruikshank (1828)

Come and watch and explore three approaches to the same piece of text!

Adrian Goldman (studying for an MA in Theatre Directing at Royal Holloway) has led nine actors in an exploration of part of a modern British play, following Katie Mitchell’s process. You’ll be in for a short evening of dedicated, precise work with a number of Finn-Brit players’ best actors. Afterwards, please stay to discuss the work and process with cast and director.

Cast
One: Mikael Kivimäki, Sarah Puukka, Salvador Esparza
Two: Leben Norrie, Matthew Paines, Vladislav Nenchev
Three: Mira Berglund, Anna Rawlings, Charlotte Riley

ONE NIGHT ONLY at the NoName Theatre
Sat 6 Jan 2024 at 6 pm

 TICKETS
 10.00€ – standard admission
 8.00€ – Concessions (students, retired, military/civil service, unemployed)
 8.00€ – FBP members

  Available from our Holvi store

SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.

HOW TO FIND US
The door to the theatre is the first wooden door to your left right after you go through the black metal gate at Korkeavuorenkatu 17. The doors will open half an hour before the advertised start time of the show. Pls follow the signs/posters.

ACCESSIBILITY
The entrance is down a long flight of stairs and there's no elevator or stairlift.

NoName Comedy Nights is a series of three two-hour stand-up shows in English, organised by the Finn-Brit Players at the NoName Theatre. Each evening, a big bunch of comedians will do their best to make you laugh so that everyone can – at least momentarily – forget how it’s November in Finland.... maybe.

WEDNESDAY
MC: Arnaud Praplan, with Jonathan Lagerquist, Leben Norrie , Nitu Kaur, Panu Heikkinen, Salomon Marttila, Seth Alexander, Todd Eliott, Veera Luhtala and Zach Chamberlaine.

FRIDAY
MC: Arnaud Praplan, with Aija Salo, Leben Norrie , Nitu Kaur, Panu Heikkinen, Salomon Marttila, Todd Eliott and Veera Luhtala.

SATURDAY
MC: Arnaud Praplan, with Katriina Kettunen, Leben Norrie, Nitu Kaur, Panu Heikkinen, Salomon Marttila, Seth Alexander, Todd Eliott, Veera Luhtala and Zach Chamberlaine. 

You can also find some of the comedians on instagram: Aija Salo (@aijasalo), Arnaud Praplan (@arno.comedian), Katriina Kettunen (@katriina_ko), Jonathan Lagerquist (@lagerquistjonathan), Leben Norrie (@mrmojorisin), Nitu Kaur (@koomikkonitu), Panu Heikkinen (@p.a.heikkinen), Seth Alexander (@sethmakesjokes), Veera Luhtala (@vasurilla_veera) and Zach Chamberlaine (@zedling).

AGE LIMIT
Pls note that the show is for adults only (age 18 and above).

PERFORMANCES at the NoName Theatre
Weds 1 Nov at 7pm
Fri 3 Nov at 7pm
Sat 4 Nov at 7 pm

 TICKETS
 12.00€ – standard admission
 9.60€ – Concessions (students, retired, military/civil service, unemployed)
 9.60€ – FBP, FINNBRIT, MEETUP & Internations members

  Available from our Holvi store

                                          The ticket price will include two free beverages per person.

SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.

HOW TO FIND US
The door to the theatre is the first wooden door to your left right after you go through the black metal gate at Korkeavuorenkatu 17. The doors will open half an hour before the advertised start time of the show. Pls follow the signs/posters.

ACCESSIBILITY
The entrance is down a long flight of stairs and there's no elevator or stairlift.