Performing HEL showcase programme • Sirkuksen Tiedotuskeskus

Arranged for the first time in 2018, performing arts showcase Performing HEL will take place on 29th of August – 1st of September 2019 in Helsinki, Finland. Performing HEL happens at the same time with Helsinki Festival – the largest arts festival in Finland.

With 5 full-length performances, 10 demos and 12 production pitches, the event will showcase the finest work from Finland right now. Performing HEL invites both Finnish and international presenters, programmers, directors and other performing arts professionals to discover a full range of Finnish performing arts, including circus, dance and theatre, also delivered in exciting yet difficult-to-define combinations.

‘On behalf of all the organisers and partners involved in the showcase I may say that we are in the midst of a very exciting time for performing arts in Finland, making it a pleasure to showcase them to international professionals in August. Selection processes are never easy, but this time the rewarding discussions we had during the multi-stage process were truly inspiring,’ explains Project Manager Riitta Aittokallio of Dance Info Finland.

The registration to the event is now open for presenters, programmers, directors

The official program of Performing HEL will start on Thursday 29.8. afternoon and end on Sunday 1.9. around 3pm. We suggest that you join us on Thursday and stay until Sunday to get the full experience! Or why not to stay in Helsinki for a little bit longer? Performing HEL is happening at the same time with Helsinki Festival so the city is full of exciting art and culture experiences.

The 2019 programme selections were made by Dance Info Finland, CircusInfo Finland, Helsinki Festival, the Finnish National Theatre, the Swedish Theatre, and Espoo City Theatre.

The programme schedule of the showcase will be published in May.

For further information, please contact:
Riitta Aittokallio, project manager, | +358 (0)40 779 8115
Anni Leino, communications officer, | +358 (0)40 1823 722