Ronja, the Robbers daughter

A Great Adventure About a Fight for Peace and Justice

Astrid Lindgren’s timeless classic, Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter (Ronja Rövardotter), with the brilliant Antonia Atarah in the title role, returns to the Main Stage in the autumn of 2025. Svenska Teatern’s thrilling fantasy adventure has received five-star reviews from critics and audiences alike.

We offer English mobile surtitles. Language on stage is Swedish.

Förgät mig

a new play by Milja Sarkola

Förgät mig (Forget Me) is a contemporary drama about Gunnel, a senior EU administrator on the verge of retirement. Gunnel is determined to fulfil her final wish in life: to be completely forgotten.

The inspiration behind acclaimed stage director and playwright Milja Sarkola’s latest play is a true story about a real-life Gunnel and her self-imposed solitude.

We offer English mobile surtitles. Language on stage is Swedish and English.

Articles

Uncategorized 1.9.2025

How Svenska Teatern became the first theatre to perform Astrid Lindgren’s classic, Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter

Astrid Lindgren’s beloved children’s novel, Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter (sw: Ronja Rövardotter) first opened at Svenska Teatern in 1987, bringing the iconic heroine to the stage for the very first time.
21.1.2025

Guardians of the Gods – A Global Theatre Collaboration for Children and Young People

The play is part of The Childhood Project, a large international collaboration initiated by Unga Klara in Stockholm, in partnership with Unge Viken Teater in Norway and Svenska Teatern in Helsinki.
NEWS 28.10.2024

Quick Guide to Hamlet and Shakespeare – Become an Expert in Five Minutes

Shakespeare’s Hamlet has captivated audiences for centuries, but it doesn’t have to be hard to understand. This quick guide offers 20 key insights into both the play and its creator, William Shakespeare—ideal for deepening your understanding before the performance.

Ticket sales

Box office and call center

Tickets can be bought online or by visiting or calling our box office. For bookings or questions, please e-mail us on biljetter@svenskateatern.fi.

Box office
+358 (0)9 6162 1411

Mondays – customer service by phone and email from 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Tuesday–Friday: box office and customer service by phone and email from 12 noon to 6 pm and one hour before performances

Performance days: the box office always opens 1 hour before the first performance – also on Saturdays.

Where to find us

Svenska Teatern
Norra Esplanaden 2
00130 Helsingfors

For questions regarding our guided tours and repertoire, please e-mail
biljetter[at]svenskateatern.fi