Award-winning clown theatre from Finland
Red Nose Company, founded in 2005, is Finland’s leading clown theatre. Performing both with and without red noses, the company holds around 150 performances and attracts about 25,000 spectators every year.
During fall 2026, audiences in Helsinki can enjoy two English-language productions at Stage Konepaja: Don Quixote and About the Rite of Spring.
Internationally the theatre is known for the clown duo Mike & Zin. Their Don Quixote has visited the Edinburgh Fringe Festival already three times. The skilled duo performs in English, Swedish and Finnish, and can even mix languages when engaging a multilingual audience. They have toured in Sweden, Norway and Estonia, and are all the time seeking new international opportunities.
In Finland, Red Nose Company is one of the most respected touring theatres, engaging over a dozen theatre artists. Collaborating with the country’s most important theatres, the company premieres 1-3 new shows each year and has 18 different productions in its touring repertoire. In Finland, the company performs primarily in Finnish and Swedish, but it is possible to order shows in English or as multilingual versions.
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About The Rite of Spring
This performance is an unusual and surprising version inspired by Stravinsky’s famous Rite of Spring. In the show, the clowns dance their own choreography to music written especially for them. The goal is to create a ritual that strengthens the feeling of connection — without sacrificing a young girl ever again. Language: English
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Don Quixote (IN ENGLISH)
Join the world’s first ever comedy duo, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, on the road trip of
a lifetime, as they try to battle all injustices in the world using the most powerful weapon –
humour! Shows in Helsinki and in Denmark.
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Repertoire in English
We currently have several shows that can be performed or are in English: Don Quixote and Catwalk (for adults), The Emperor’s New Clothes and Frankenstein (for children and families).