The Reading
– by Leben Norrie

Performances at the NoName Theatre between 10–12 & 16-18 December 2021. Presented by the Finn-Brit Players and Stop All The Downloadin' Productions. Read more about The Reading.

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Educating Rita
– by Willy Russell

Performances at the NoName Theatre on 16, 17, 19 & 20 September 2021. Presented by the Finn-Brit Players and Passport Theatre. Read more about Educating Rita.

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Small Mouth Sounds
– by Bess Wohl

Performances at the NoName Theatre on 7, 8, 9 & 10 October 2021. Presented by the Finn-Brit Players and Passport Theatre. Read more about Small Mouth Sounds. 

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Love From a Stranger
– by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper

Performances at the NoName Theatre on 15 & 17 October, and 5, 6, & 7 November 2021. Presented by the Finn-Brit Players. Read more about Love From a Stranger.

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Orange Alert
– by various artists

Performances at the NoName Theatre on 18, 19, 20 & 21 November 2021. Presented by the Finn-Brit Players. Read more about Orange Alert.

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Plus OUR SPRING PROGRAMME will be coming soon...

Welcome to the world premiere of The Reading by Leben Norrie. The Hollydae'In is hosting Lorenzo DelaGato's final international book tour reading to promote his erotic masterpiece As The Pebble Clatters. A seasonal storm prevents all but nine guests from arriving, throwing the struggling hotel and its staff into turmoil. If that weren't enough, a mysterious man in a trench coat and dodgy wiring is threatening to ruin everything for DelaGato and his career.

Content warning: adult themes, drug use and sexual references.

Directed by Salvador Esparza & Leben Norrie

the reading teaserFEATURING
The concierge – Todd Elliott
Raewyn Pizazz, the publicist – Heini Ryynänen
Fred, the obsessed fan – Arnaud Praplan
Margaret, the jilted wife – Sophie Michaud
Jane, the old friend – Sarah Puukka
Karen, the randy spinster – Rick Joosten
Matilda, the tag-a-long – Maggie Knorr
Edwin, the asshole – Dish M. Eldishnawy
Nick, a bellhop – Giuliano Didio
Kit, a bellhop – Zach Chamberlaine
The pilot – Tom Gilder
The musician – Magdalena Grajcar
Lorenzo Delagato, the author – Salvador Esparza
Gilmore Salmon, the investigator – Leben Norrie

PRODUCTION TEAM
Co-producers – Salvador Esparza, Hanna Norrie & Leben Norrie
Stage Manager – Andreas Benker
Assistant Stage Manager – Rick Joosten
Set Designer – Leben Norrie
Assistant Set Designer – Matthew Paines
Props Master & Costume Manager – Hanna Norrie
Sound Designer – Matthew Wooller
Publicity Manager – Salvador Esparza
Publicity Designer & Photographer – Jaakko Nikkilä

PERFORMANCES at the NoName Theatre
Fri 10 Dec 2021 at 7 pm
Sat 11 Dec 2021 at 7 pm
Sun 12 Dec 2021 at 3 pm
Thurs 16 Dec 2021 at 7 pm
Fri 17 Dec 2021 at 7 pm
Sat 18 Dec 2021 at 3 pm
Sat 18 Dec 2021 at 7 pm 

A CORONA PASS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

We regret that we cannot admit anyone who does not have a valid Finnish corona pass, so please make sure that you meet the requirements before buying a ticket or coming to the theatre, especially if you were vaccinated abroad.
 

buy tickets logo tcrbTICKETS
20€ – standard admission
16€ – concessions (students, retired, military/civil service)
16€ – FBP, FINNBRIT, SHT and Internations members*

Available HERE in our Holvi store.

*FBP, FINNBRIT and SHT members should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if they don't know the discount code for their association.

The Reading is brought to you by the Finn-Brit Players and Stop All The Downloadin' Productions.

Read all kinds of interesting stuff about the show and characters in the SHOW BLOG

20211209 Raewyn portraitMeet Heini Ryynänen, our very own Raewyn Pizzaz, who just so happens to be the guest of honor’s publicist who exemplifies the truth in the saying “Behind every great man is an even greater woman.”

Heini’s favorite line as Raewyn can be encompassed by the imperative: “Now you listen here, Lorenzo!”

Her favorite moment in the play is when Raewyn finally gets to speak her mind to Lorenzo. Hence, her favorite line being "Now you listen here Lorenzo!" #girlboss Dealing with celebrities is a hard gig.

When asked about Raewyn’s preferences in hotel getaways, Heini thinks that Raewyn is rarely likely to settle for anything lower than a Scandic Hotels-franchise place of residence for the night.

If Raewyn were to ever start publishing any of her own work, her debut novel would be called Mistress in Too Much Distress. It would tell a story about a strong boss lady, who needs some excitement and “stress relief” in her life.

On a scale of 1 to 5, Raewyn would give her stay at the Hollydae’In a 5. Raewyn is truly living her best life witnessing this turning point in Lorenzo's career and what it means for their working relationship.

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Heini Ryynänen

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20211208 Matilda portraitMeet Maggie Knorr, who plays the ever so lovable Matilda Logan.

As a woman who celebrates truths, Maggie’s favorite line as Matilda is: Woohoo, Facts!

When asked to reflect on her favorite moment in the play as Matilda, Maggie recalls the storm that surrounds the Hollydae’In as The Reading draws near, citing that she loves sleeping under the stars.

The Hollydae’In also happens to be very much in Matilda’s wheelhouse for a little getaway. As Maggie sees it, Matilda doesn’t do hotel chains, she look for hotels with an authentic experience, which the Hollydae’In certainly provides.

While Matilda may not be attending The Reading out of any real interest in Lorenzo DelaGato’s work or erotic fiction in general, if Matilda were to write our her own erotic novel, it would be called Bed and Breakfast. The plot? An unexpected storm brings two unsuspecting hotel aficionados together without power, but luckily for them, there is one way to stay warm.

Matilda’s overall rating on her weekend experience at The Reading: 5 stars, a great take on an old idea!

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Maggie Knorr

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20211207 Edwin portraitDo you know what they call douchebags in France? Edwins! Meet Edwin, as played by the not-as-douchey Dish M. Eldishnawy. (Sorry, inside joke, it’ll make some sense after you watch the show, we promise.)

When asked what his favorite line as Edwin was, Dish reports back with the tantalizing: “I don't know how I ended up tumbling in the sheets with her last night.” Neither do we, Dish, neither do we.

Dish’s favorite moment in the show is also one that is only being described by the cast as the post-coital clarity moment (but, you know, in more commoner vernacular).

When having to reflect on what Edwin’s ideal hotel stay would be, Dish reports that this character (that is colloquially known as “the assh#%!”) thinks you can’t go wrong with an Airbnb! You can pull the classic "Let's go back to my place and stay overnight". Discreet, easy to escape in the morning, more romantic than a hotel room, and impossible to find for those stalker crazy chicks.

Now, our Edwin is more than just a hotheaded man who objectifies women. He could also be creative. If he were to write his own erotic novel, he would call it: The Invisible Stallion inspired by The Invisible Hood superhero fiction! Imagine if you could end the night by literally disappearing! Spoken like a true gentleman.

Overall, what would Edwin rate his experience at the Hollydae’In: Are you seriously asking that question? (Insert Expletives)! 0/5.

Photo: Jaakko Nikkilä
Text: Salvador Esparza & Dish M. Eldishnawy

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