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Jekyll & Hyde: synopsis
Edward Hyde is wreaking havoc in London, while doctor Henry Jekyll is conducting experiments in his laboratory.

Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde makes an imposing full-length ballet. The classic story will be back on stage in spring 2023.

Jekyll & Hyde: towards the premiere
Take a look behind the scenes during the rehearsals of Val Caniparoli's Jekyll & Hyde. Watch the video on Stage24!

Years of exceptional circumstances
At the beginning of 2020, life was carrying on as usual at the ballet and the rest of society. At the same time, the news told of a new coronavirus that had originated in Wuhan in China, with fears of it spreading around the world. It wasn’t long until the first cases were found in Europe.

The story of pointe shoes
Pointe shoes lift the dancer above the ground, both literally and metaphorically. They are a symbol of the ballerina’s weightlessness and years of intense training. Read the story of pointe shoes.

Ballet
Enjoy recordings, trailers and articles of the Finnish National Ballet online. Watch, read and listen on Stage24!

Management Team
The management team of the FNOB comprises General Director, Artistic Directors, Communications Director and Production and Technical Director. Read more!

Ballet pianist Marja-Kaisa Mäkinen
What exactly does the work of a ballet pianist involve? Marja-Kaisa Mäkinen tells all about her varied and fast-paced role accompanying the dancers of the Finnish National Ballet.

Ballet gains equal status under Nordic directors
From the start of the new millennium, the Finnish National Ballet was headed by Nordic directors for more than 20 consecutive years. The ballet finally gained equal status with the opera.

Pippi stands alongside the small and the oppressed
Pippi Longstocking, like many other of Astrid Lindgren’s characters, became a role model for many children. What kind of impact has Pippi had? Read more.
