20/08/2026
”…AND THAT MAKES YOU LARGER THAN LIFE!”
Today, we celebrate the premiere of the &Juliet musical and unleash this energetic, dazzling production! A jukebox musical that blends the world of 16th-century theatre with the biggest pop hits of the 90s and 2000s by composer Max Martin, &Juliet focuses on Juliet’s story—showing how she survives the tragedy and gains a new chance to start over.
Director and the entire creative team have created a show featuring thrilling storytelling, breathtaking choreography, and an empowering joy that captures the heart!
Heartfelt thank you to all the brilliant performers, the theatre’s wonderful staff, and the amazing creative team for their collaboration at Helsinki City Theatre / .
Happy opening night to everyone! Break a leg!
Music: Max Martin & Friends
Book: David West Read
Finnish Translation: Paavo Leppäkoski
Director: Samuel Harjanne
Choreographer: Gunilla Olsson-Karlsson
Musical Director: Eeva Kontu
Set Design: Peter Ahlqvist
Costume Design: Elina Kolehmainen
Lighting and Video Design: Toni Haaranen & William Iles
Sound Design: Kai Poutanen
Make-up Design: Aino Hyttinen
Dramaturg: Henna Piirto
Cast: Renée Böök, Mikko Peltomäki, Tuukka Leppänen, Maria Lund, Martti Manninen, Niki Rautén, Laura Alajääski, Risto Kaskilahti, Raili Raitala, Mikko Vihma
Ensemble: Edit Williams, Jennie Storbacka, Minna Kettunen-Enberg, Julius Suominen, Matti Leino, Lasse Lipponen, Nicolas Frimodig, Laura Allonen, Linda Hämäläinen, Ulla Paajanen, Leo Ikhilor, Jyrki Kasper, Pekka Louhio, Tino Virta, Ella Snellman
Swing, Dance Captain: Iina Suomalainen
Swings: Annette Lerviks, Ulriikka Heikinheimo, Kalle Lähde, Ville Mäkinen
Music and Performance Rights: Music Theatre International
Kuvat: Otto-Ville Väätäinen
