WHAT
Spider Webs, a play written and directed by Vello Ruus 

WHEN
Saturday 25 October at 7:00PM

WHERE
FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)

ABOUT THE PLAY
"Spider Webs" is a comedy featuring Dr Limprandy, a wheelchair-bound psychiatrist, who is sexually attracted to his cat; Pink, Dr. Limp's pet cat and mentor; Sister Absinth, a nun who seeks Dr. Limp's advice on some very sensitive matters; Bunny and Lulu, two young men who really need Dr. Limp's help but are reluctant to admit it; and Nora Bloom, Dr. Limp's girlfriend, who is obsessed with reciting poetry at sometimes awkward moments. In addition to superb acting, you will be treated to some delightful singing and guitar music during the second half of the play. All this for less than half the price of a movie ticket.

Tickets EUR 4

MEMBER DISCOUNT: EUR 2 for Finn-Brit Players members, that is, life or honorary members and those who have paid their membership fees for 2014. You need your four-digit membership number when buying tickets. 

WHAT
We are looking for actors for a rehearsed reading of Spider Webs, a play written and directed by Vello Ruus. The cast consists of 3 male and 3 female roles.

WHEN
The first reading that also serves as an audition takes place Friday 5 September at 18:00. Also people who do not wish to audition can come and participate in the first reading. Just remember to tell the director that you are not auditioning before the reading starts.

The performance will take place Saturday 25 October.

Between these dates, there will be rehearsals, the schedule of which will be decided once the cast has been selected.

WHERE
FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)

ABOUT THE PLAY
Spider Webs is a comedy revolving around the central character of Dr Limprandy, a wheelchair-bound psychiatrist, and his interaction with three patients. The three patients - Sister Absinth, Bunny and Lulu - each have unique issues to deal with, which Dr Limprandy attempts to help resolve. Sister Absinth questions her faith and seeks advice on her religious dedication. Bunny is a young man dealing with his inability to express his emotions. Lulu is a transvestite confused about his sexuality. The two remaining characters are Pink, Dr Limprandy's cat, who teaches him about life and love through philosophy, and Nora Bloom, Dr Limprandy's girlfriend, who comes and goes throughout the play, reciting poetry relevant to the scene. The stories of the three patients develop over the course of the play, which concludes in a musical finale with everyone coming together in song and poetry.

Characters:
Dr Limprandy: Male
Pink: Female
Nora Bloom: Female
Sister Absinth: Female
Bunny: Male
Lulu: Male

WHAT: Helpless (rehearsed reading)
WHEN: Friday 28 February, 7 pm
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)

Welcome to our first rehearsed reading of the year: 'Helpless' by Vello Ruus on Friday 28 February at 7 pm.

Should we help others? Why? And when is intervention a bad idea?

Michael returns home after a year abroad to find Katy living in his house with her newborn baby. Due to Katy's depression, she is unable to cope with her life and, once again, Michael finds himself having to help.

To his relief, his daughter Ricki shows up with a surprise of her own: she is engaged to an Italian named Michele. Soon after, Michael's son David arrives with his girlfriend Sandy, whose sexual energy explodes the hidden conflicts in the family leaving a new beginning for some and a dead-end for others.

Featuring Zoë Chandler, Jonathan Hutchings, Tiina Isoviita, Lauri Kivi-Koskinen, Aurora Korppi, John Leo, and Jukka Tykkyläinen

Refreshments will be available for purchase before the show and during the interval.

Only one performance and LIMITED SEATS: book early to avoid disappointment.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE NOW!

Tickets EUR 4

MEMBER DISCOUNT: EUR 2 for Finn-Brit Players members, that is, life or honorary members and those who have *paid their membership fees for 2014*. Enter the coupon code: HELP9999, where '9999' is your four-digit membership number.

WHAT: Call for auditions: a staged reading of Helpless
WHEN: Sunday 26 January 2014, 17:30-20:30
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A, Helsinki (Map)

We are looking for actors for our next staged reading: Helpless by Vello Ruus. There are 3 female and 3 male roles.

The auditions will be held on Sunday 26 January at 17:30 in the form of a play reading – so remember, you can always take part in the initial reading even if you don't wish to be cast in the production.

The performance will be on 28 February at 19:00 at the Finnish-British Society. Rehearsals dates will be set after the play is cast.

Helpless by Vello Ruus:

Should we help others? Why? And when is intervention a bad idea?

Michael returns home after a year abroad to find Katy living in his house with her newborn baby. Due to Katy's depression, she is unable to cope with her life and, once again, Michael finds himself having to help.

To his relief, his daughter Ricki shows up with a surprise of her own: she is engaged to an Italian named Michele. Soon after, Michael's son David arrives with his girlfriend Sandy, whose sexual energy explodes the hidden conflicts in the family leaving a new beginning for some and a dead-end for others.

WHAT: Under Milk Wood (rehearsed reading)
WHEN: Friday 27 September, 7 pm
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)

Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) wrote Under Milk Wood as a radio play for voices.
Don't miss The Finn-Brit Players' rehearsed reading of this well known, beautifully written and much loved account of a day in the life of Llaregyb, on the Welsh coast!

You will meet, among many other characters, Captain Cat and Rosie Probert, Dai Bread and his two wives, Organ Morgan, the Pughs and twice-widowed Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard, Willy Nilly Postman, Butcher Beynon and Polly Garter, who is no better than she should be, not to mention the Reverend Eli Jenkins.

The reading is directed by Joan Nordlund.

Tickets 4€ from here.

One performance only – book now as places are limited!

What
We are looking for actors for a rehearsed reading of Under Milk Wood, a play for voices written by Dylan Thomas (1914-1953). Joan Nordlund will direct the reading. The 38 named male and female roles are fairly evenly split. The amount of doubling up will depend on the turnout!

When
Sunday September 8, 14.00-18.00 First reading / audition
Saturday September 14, 14.00-18.00 First rehearsal
Sunday September 22, 14.00-18.00 Second rehearsal
Thursday September 26, 19.00-21.30 Final rehearsal
Friday September 27, 19.00 Performance

Where
Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)
(Venue for the final rehearsal to be decided)

About the play
A day in the life of Llaregyb, on the Welsh coast, begins: “It is spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, the cobblestreets silent and the hunched, courtiers'-and-rabbits’ wood limping invisible down to the sloeblack, slow, black, crowblack, fishingboat-bobbing sea.”

Two narrators take us through to the evening, introducing a multitude of colourful characters going about their business: Captain Cat, Rosie Probert, Gossamer Beynon, Organ Morgan, Willy Nilly Postman, Polly Garter, Dai Bread, Nogood Boyo and many more. The language used is Anglo-Welsh.

The first reading is open to all, but it would be useful to know roughly how many people to expect. You could register your interest via Facebook or by e-mail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). If you'd like to be involved but can’t make it on September 8, please let me know.

WHAT: Popcorn by Ben Elton
WHEN: Friday 25 January, 7 pm
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 (Map)
COST: €4

A rehearsed reading of "Popcorn", by Ben Elton, directed by Pauliina Munukka.

"Violent people create a violent society. They do it, not me, not anyone else. They are to blame."

Bruce Delamitri makes movies. Violent movies. As his passionate encounter with model/actress Brooke Daniels is interrupted by Wayne and Scout, aka the Mall Murderers, the night quickly escalates into a hostage situation where no one is safe. "Popcorn" is a fast-paced satirical black comedy that puts the question who is to blame under the microscope.

The play is not recommended for children.

NOTE: This play reading is a performance. In a rehearsed reading, the actors will be familiar with their lines, but will still have their scripts. There will be some costumes, props and movement, but not to the extent of a full production.

Tickets are available on the door, but numbers are limited. To avoid disappointment it is recommended that you order tickets from the Webshop.