TAKING OPERA AND BALLET INTO YOUR OWN HANDS

In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops, 5 to 6 years olds can experience the fascinating world of opera and ballet. Participants learn about a selected Main Stage production through hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, making music, dancing, and drama. In addition to learning about different art forms, the children get to make a nice souvenir to take home (excluding costume and set workshops). The workshops last approximately 1.5 hours and are held in Finnish.

daycare and pre-school groups

We offer daycare and pre-school groups the opportunity to participate in Opera & Ballet in Action workshops for free. Advance enrolment is mandatory. The Opera & Ballet in Action workshops focus on a different art form each month. The workshops are always themed on a main auditorium production of the current repertoire. Workshops in season 2024–2025 are inspired by ballet Sleeping Beauty.

Enrolment for workshops in spring 2025 will start on Tuesday 22 October at 9 a.m.

More information: lapset@opera.fi, Sonja Lipponen +358 50 430 8093

tickets and performances

Please note that all visitors, regardless of their age, must have their own ticket.

FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN

I really liked doing the crafts. Jumping on the circular platforms was fun.

It was fun to get dressed up. I liked to dance the Dance of the Little Swans.

It was fun to eat my packed snack at the opera.

The best thing was the performance of Swan Lake. I was the wizard.