J. Offenbach: BEAUTIFUL HELENA

The beautiful Helena operetta by J. Offenbach, rarely performed in Finland, will premiere at the Sellosali in Espoo in January. The work will be presented as a new Finnish translation, and Ville Saukkonen, Finland’s most prolific opera director, will be responsible for the fast-paced production. The story of beautiful Helena is traditionally about Sparta’s beautiful Helena Queen, who is captured by the brave Prince of Paris in Trojan. In Saukkonen’s version, the events take place in the Nordic countries and in the fictional Sportian Empire, where not only sport but also beauty and love compete in TV shows.

The costumes are designed by Riia Lampinen and the music is conducted by young promising conductor Kaapo Ijas.

Start the New Year with joy and throw yourself in the operetta! Only three shows!