Cultural Chain - Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space

Nainen ja mies esittävät akrobatiaa nojatuolissa, kuvassa mies istuu ja nainen miehen päänpäällä käden varassa. — kuvassa sirkustaiteilijat Katerina Repponen ja Pasi NousiainenPhoto: Lassi Kaaria

Time

Sat 21.11.2026 EET/EEST15.30–16.00 EET/EEST

Location

Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo

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Kaija

Price

Free entry

Organizer

The events are carried out in Espoo City Cultural Services

Additional information

espoo.fi

Paikka varattu – contemporary circus performance about sharing space

Saturday 21.11.2026 at 3:30 p.m., Tapiola Library (Kaija)

What happens when two people try to sit on the same chair? Seat taken is playful and dynamic circus performance that explores interaction between two people about trust, disagreement, individuality and ambition – by circus means.

Internationally awarded circus performers Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen bring breathtaking pair acrobatics, physical expression and humor to the stage. The struggle about sharing space becomes a metaphor for human interaction, making the show entertaining and empathetic.

Katerina Repponen and Pasi Nousiainen is Finnish circus duo that have worked together since 2010. Kate and Pasi have captivated audiences around the world in over 25 countries, and their performances have been awarded at international circus festivals.

Performance duration: 30 minutes.

GROUP NAME: Kate & Pasi

PERFORMANCE NAME: Seat taken

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Espoo City Culture Chain offers art and culture services to elderly people. Performances are also organised in libraries. Performances are organized in the fall, from September through November.

The Cultural Chain brings an impressive 36 performances to libraries.Performances will be held at the largest event libraries as well as in Northern Espoo.

All events are open to everyone and free of charge.

Welcome to enjoy the culture!

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: June 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 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.