PYYKKI
Company Portmanteau
PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland
Premiere: 22.10.2025 Cultural Centre Stoa, Helsinki
PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland is a captivating new performance for children and families by the Finnish contemporary circus company Portmanteau. Created in collaboration with award-winning visual artist Helga Stentzel, the show invites audiences into the imaginative and magical realm of “Household Surrealism.”
PYYKKI – Lost in Laundryland uncovers the magic hidden in the mundane, using optical illusions to transform everyday objects and clothing into playful characters and animals. The performance seamlessly combines circus, dance, puppetry, and innovative magic to create a delightful and unforgettable experience.
Portmanteau is dedicated to multidisciplinary creations that explore the dialogue between circus and other art forms. The company was honored with the Sirkuksen Lumo Award in 2018 for its contributions to promoting Finnish circus arts and was nominated in 2021 for the Outstanding Emerging Company category at the International Circus Awards.
Touring information (preliminery):
Duration: Approx. 50 min.
Intermission: No
Stage required: 10 x 8 x 6 meters black box
Set up time: TBC
No. of people on tour: 4-5
No. of people on stage: 2
Language options: Nonverbal
Recommended age: 4 and up
Touring season: Negotiable
Availability for workshops: Yes
Key personnel:
Direction: Luis Sartori do Vale
Performance: Mira Ravald & Luis Sartori do Vale
Character design: Helga Stentzel
Light design: Jere Mönkkönen
Sound design: Petteri Rajanti
Magic consultant: Kalle Nio
Production: WHS, Portmanteau
Support: Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Finnish Cultural Foundation, WHS Teatteri Union, Cirko, Cultural Centre Stoa, Lastenteatterin ideahautomo ITU
