The Field
A contemporary woman’s look at the memories of the Finnish Civil War, Susanna Leinonen’s choreography draws upon stories and recollections that have been passed down through generations – and also upon the silence surrounding a devastating event in a nation’s past.
Choreography Susanna Leinonen
Dance Suvi Eloranta, Anniina Kumpuniemi, Mari Rosendahl and Samuli Roininen
Costume design Anniina Kuula
Sound design Kasperi Laine
Light design Nadja Räikkä
Sound technician Henri Puolitaival
Light tecnician Sari Mayer
Photos Harri Hinkka
Susanna Leinonen burst onto the scene to take her place among Finland’s most internationally interesting choreographers in 2000. The choreographies that she has produced in subsequent years have received positive reviews in Finland as well as abroad. Susanna Leinonen graduated from the Theatre Academy of Finland’s Department of Dance Art with a master’s degree in 2000. Four years later she received the Finland prize and the Dance Work of the Year award and in 2012 Helsinki Culture Award. During 2008-2013 and again starting from 2015 she has enjoyed the security of a 5-year state grant for artists. Leinonen’s choreographies have been presented in more than 20 countries around the world.
Creating The Field was supported by
Ticket sales
+358 (0) 50 556 6025
liput @ tanssiteatterimd.fi
