This one-man comedy is all about ageing! Ilmari Saarelainen’s comedy performance is a modern classic.

The first performance of Parasta ennen in Finland was at the Tampere Workers’ Theatre on 7 October 2010. Ilmari Saarelainen’s comedic performance was one of the most popular shows at the Workers’ Theatre in 2010–2018. His reputation has swelled through numerous tours both in Finland and abroad.

Director Riku Suokas was also in charge of the stage design and costumes. Krister Classon wrote the script, which is based on Rickard Fuchs’ book Du ser int' så gammal ut, with the Finnish translation by André Wickström.

Direction: Riku Suokas
Script: Krister Classon, based on Rickard Fuchs's book Du ser int'så gammal ut
Translated into Finnish by: André Wickström
On stage: Ilmari Saarelainen

Duration approx. 2 h, incl. intermission

Language: Finnish

Recommended for people with lots of life experience

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Ilmari Saarelainen: Parasta ennen

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