Company Portmanteau: PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland
Company Portmanteau: PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland
It all begins with a missing sock
PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland is a contemporary circus show for all ages, where Company Portmanteau teams up with artist Helga Stentzel to uncover the age-old mystery of the missing socks. Blending circus, dance, puppetry, and new magic, the show follows two friends on a quest through a surreal world filled with playful characters and visual surprises.
”An original performance by renowned artists offers everyday magic”
– Helsingin Sanomat
In 2024, the director and co-performer of the show, Luis Sartori do Vale, became the first circus artist to receive the title of Artist Professor for five years and a scholarship.

Company Portmanteau: PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland. Photo: Luis Sartori do Vale
You can get a Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) at an Early Bird price 70 € when you buy at least one month before the performance!
https://www.instagram.com/helga.stentzel/
An audience discussion will be held after the performance on Thursday, February 12th.
Company Portmanteau’s PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland is part of Cirko’s CirkOtus programme for families, where fun is guaranteed! As part of CirkOtus, Cirko’s program features two family-friendly works each year, both in spring and autumn. In addition to Pyykki – Lost in Laundryland, the second family-friendly performance in 2026 is Kallo Collective’s The Story of Pluto, Who Wanted to Be a Planet.
| Running time | 50 min |
|---|---|
| Location & accessibility | Cirko, Suvilahti |
| Age recommendation | All ages |
| Tickets | 25 €, children and discount groups 16,50 €, friend ticket (2 adults and 2 children) 75 € / Early Bird -offer 70 €. |
Credits:
Direction:
Luis Sartori do Vale
Creation & Performance:
Luis Sartori do Vale, Mira Ravald
Characters concept & design:
Helga Stentzel
Light design:
Jere Mönkkönen
Sound design:
Petteri Rajanti
Magic consultant:
Kalle Nio
Production:
WHS / Portmanteau
Supporters:
Arts Promotion Centre, Finland Finnish Cultural Foundation, WHS Teatteri Union, Cirko, Stoa, ITU lastenteatterin ideahautomo