MetaWORKSHOP
To be
funny
or not to be
funny
4.–6.12.2026
Enrollments by the 12th of November!
KEY WORDS
Improvisation workshop, movement base-theatre
AIMED FOR
Teatteri Metamorfoosi offers open workshops for the wide field of performing arts: theatre, puppetry, music, dance, and circus makers, from professionals to amateurs. These physical theatre courses are designed not just for performers, but also for directors, playwrights, and teachers.
DESCRIPTION
The improvisation workshop focuses on creating scenes using tools from movement-based theatre. Together, we will explore questions such as: Do we always have to be funny? At what point does speech become necessary for the first time? We will also address any other topics or needs that arise from the group.
The classes include movement exercises applied directly to scene-building, with a particular focus on identifying and developing themes, as well as encouraging the performer's freest, most natural expression. Learning takes place within a collaborative group process, meaning all participants actively bring their unique skills and knowledge to the table.
Come with an open mind – play is the way!
TEACHER
Iika Hartikainen is a drama instructor whose roots are in Keith Johnstone’s improvisation technique, which sparked her passion for mime and physical theatre. With 30 years of experience in improv, she has performed and taught across a wide variety of communities and settings.
Hartikainen has also spent several years working in arts education for children and youth. He has taught improvisation at institutions such as Masala Youth Theatre, Veikkola Manor Theatre, and for Gurugul Theatre’s communities in Kathmandu and Jumla.
LANGUAGE
Finnish, English if needed
TIMETABLE
Fri 18-21:00 (including a coffee pause)
Sat-Sun 10-17:00 (Including 1h lunch break and couple of coffee pauses)
PARTICIPANTS
Minimum 8, max 14
VENUE
Teatteri Metamorfoosi / Point Fixe
Suvilahdenkatu 10 a 4th floor
00500 Helsinki
Metro: Kalasatama or Sörnäinen
PRICE
Course fee 175,50€
Biletti-handling fee 5,01€
Total: 180,51€
(The price includes 15h of teaching)
In the photo: Iika Hartikainen
Photo by Soile Mäkelä