Mehiläisen laulu (The Song of the Bee)

Photo: Nukketeatteri-ANNOS

Time

Sat 22.11.2025 EET/EEST14.00–15.00 EET/EEST

Location

Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo

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Target audience

No age limit

Languages

Finnish

Price

Free entry

Organizer

CultureEspoo, Puppet Theatre ANNOS

This warm-hearted and visually beautiful play introduces audiences to the world of the Kalevala and the unique qualities of the bee. Even our ancestors understood the bee's importance in maintaining nature’s balance. It is the smallest hero of our national epic – the honey-winged one, the favorite bird, and the king of flowers…

The performance takes the audience on a buzzing adventure with the little insect. The young and wild Lemminkäinen has been injured, and his mother turns to the bee for help. The bee is given the task of finding a healing balm – the "nectar of life" – to restore Lemminkäinen. Joining the journey is storyteller Arhippa Kieleväinen, who wishes to witness the events firsthand.

The tale is told through clowning, storytelling, puppetry, and mime. At the heart of the play lies a beautiful message: even the smallest creature can be a great hero, and good deeds are always rewarded. In 2024, the Kalevala was awarded the European Heritage Label – this epic remains timeless and is an essential part of our living cultural heritage!

More Information about the performance:

Direction: Oswald Basten

Performers: Anna Louhelainen and Oswald Basten, Puppet Theatre ANNOS

Recommended age group: Ages 3 and up (also suitable for younger audiences)

Duration: 30 minutes. After the performance, there is an opportunity to meet the puppets and performers.

The language of the performance is Finnish.

Schedule:

October 25 at 1 PM / Sello Library

October 26 at 3 PM / Entresse Library

November 2 at 3 PM / Lippulaiva Library

November 22 at 2 PM / Tapiola Library

Tulevaisuustarinoita

The route to the main entrance

Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: January 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: January 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: January 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: January 2026.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.

The entrance "Keskusaltaan puoleinen ovi"

The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The customer service point is on the same floor as this entrance.

In the facility

The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair and the door is too narrow.