&NEIGHBOURHOOD: Performing (in) the Neighbourhood

Name: &NEIGHBOURHOOD: Performing (in) the Neighbourhood
Start: 2026-04-04T12:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-04-05T16:00:00+03:00
Location: Suurpelto

Schedule

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Suurpelto | Espoo, ES

Outdoor Easter weekend performance workshop in Suurpelto, Espoo.
Are you interested in creativity, movement, community and exploring your neighbourhood in new ways?
& Espoo theatre's &Neighbourhood project invites Espoo residents and families with immigrant and multicultural backgrounds to join a free two-day outdoor performance workshop on April 4th–5th.
Together we will explore the neighbourhood creatively through simple movement exercises, performance practices, storytelling, and playful group activities in public space.

No previous theatre or art experience is needed! You are welcome to join alone or with a family (kids age 6+, with their adults).
The workshop is facilitated by performing artists Homa Shokri and Dash Che as part of the &Naapurusto project at & Espoo theatre. Language English, but facilitators also speak Finnish, Farsi and Russian.
Dates and time
Saturday 4th April — 12:00–16:00
Sunday 5th April — 12:00–16:00
Location
Suurpelto, Espoo.
Meeting spot: Kynäniekanpiha 4.
Participation is free, but registration is required by 31.03.
Sign up: https://forms.gle/jvuvaVg8m4EDNa5w5
What to expect from the workshop when you arrive?
We will start with an introduction round, then do easy warmup movement practice. We continue with longer performative group and individual practices followed by sharing circle and breaks. Possibly, we will do small performances for each other in the end.
We will have an access to the indoors for the toilet needs during the workshop. We will have a 40 min lunch break at the agreed time. Please, dress according to the weather and so that you can move freely! And bring your lunch.
If you have more questions about the workshops and its content, please, write to Dash at [email protected], to Homa at [email protected] or to the &'s audience outreach worker Martta at [email protected] or call Martta 045 7200 720.
Read more about the project here:
https://espoonteatteri.fi/en/naapurusto-unites-espoo-citizens/.