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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, the classic story by Charles Dickens, has become firmly established as part of Western Christmas traditions. The central theme of the story, the power of kindness, has provided food for thought regarding social values and moral issues from one century to the next, and also proves relevant in the Oulu Theatre’s version.
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Kinky Boots
An award-winning Broadway musical Written by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper,…
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Underwater Life
Gentle and relaxing theatre experience for babies Jump into the waves and dive into an…
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White Hunger
Visionary survival in a dystopian near future It is the year is 20X6, and Finland…
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Destination
A touching story of small and big life changes We all long for shelter –…
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2026: Ovlá
Ovlá is an opera about the disappearance of truth and about profound loneliness. It tells the story of having one’s roots and cultural heritage torn apart. Ovlá is written by Sámi playwright Juho-Sire/Siri Broch Johansen, composed by Finnish composer Cecilia Damström with consultation from Sámi composer Ánndaris / Anders Rimpi and directed by Oulu Theatre’s…
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2026: Faravid’s Land
Faravid’s Land is a work that combines theatre, dance, and contemporary circus to create a semi-fictional, mythical past for Oulu and Northern Finland. It is written by Eira Virekoski and directed by Alma Lehmuskallio and Pirjo Yli-Maunula. It is an immersive performance (ie. the audience is an active participant in a performance that unfolds all…
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2026: 100 % Oulu
A hundred citizens of Oulu take to the stage in 100 % Oulu, a theatre production that gives a tangible voice to the citizens. The performers are selected through a statistical chain reaction so that they represent the city’s population as comprehensively as possible – as if the whole city were on stage in miniature.
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Theatre tour behind the scenes
Peek behind the scenes Come and see how theatre is made! Theatre performances are the…
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The magic of stories
Culture and coffee for the elderly During a Magic of Stories! event, you can enjoy…
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Next performances
Kinky Boots premiere is here
Kinky Boots combines all the elements of a good show: it’s funny and relatable, but at the same time thought-provoking, making you think about things from a new perspective.
New Finnish play about multicultural Finland
In April, the main stage of the Oulu Theatre will see the world premiere of Perillä – Destination, written by Jukka Heinänen and Moe Mustafa.
Theater Restaurant Aulis
At Theater Restaurant Aulis, the unique atmosphere of the theater merges with unforgettable culinary experiences. Welcome to enjoy a relaxing lunch at our panoramic restaurant, savor a glass of sparkling wine, or crown your theater experience with intermission refreshments!
Latest news
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World premiere of Ovlá opera on Oulu City Theatre’s main stage in January 2026
Oulu City Theatre’s European Capital of Culture programme will feature premieres of the Sámi opera…
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A Christmas Carol is a cultural fest
Most of us who have studied in the UK or in an ex British colony…
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The third Oulu Theatre Stage Jury consists of an enthusiastic group of Oulu residents from different fields
The Oulu Theatre Stage Jury will start its third season with fresh faces at the…