Joulevan-geeljum Musical
The Lace Town Christmas music experience returns in 2026.
A Musical full of emotion and stories
The performance dates for the Joulevangeeljum musical play will be released soon:
- Premiere
- Performances
- Open dress rehearsal
This year, Joulevangeeljum will be performed at the Karin Campus.
The play is performed and sung in Finnish – yet its powerful music and expressive storytelling transcend language barriers, offering a touching experience for all audiences.
Cooperation of 300 people
The script of Joulevangeeljum is written by Arto Myllärinen and the music composed by Lasse Heikkilä. The play is directed by Arto Myllärinen and Ani Hassinen, with choreography by Reetta Hulmi and costumes designed by Pia Ala-Äijälä.
The Christmas play is a collaborative production between professionals and local enthusiasts. Nearly 300 participants bring the story to life – including actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and the invaluable support teams behind the scenes.
Cast
Cast of 2025:
- Eeva Semerdjiev – Narrator
- Kalle Virtanen – Narrator
- Vilja Riutamaa – Mary
- Hannu Lepola – Joseph
- Hanna Turunen – Mary’s Friend
- Daniel Virtanen – Joseph’s Friend
- Atro Hietala – Angel
- Jorma Rienoja – Soldier
- Juha Lehtola – Innkeeper
- Säde Stål – Innkeeper’s Wife
- Sauli Ahvenjärvi – Celebrating Man
- Paula Kuusisto – Grandmother
- Timo Katila – Grandfather
- Ani Hassinen – Single Mother
Band:
Lasse Heikkilä, Seppo Kylänpää, Juuso Nieminen, and Joni Siimes
Participating Groups:
In 2025, the following groups participate:
- Rauma Flikkatten Göör
- Fikuleeri
- Pläkkploosarit
- Rauman Soittokunta
- Rauman Poikasoittokunta
- Rauman Mieslaulajat
- Rauman Voimistelu ja Liikunta
- Rauman Lyseon lukion kuoro
- Senioriopettajien kuoro
- Impromptum
- Verokuoro
- Turun seudun tanssioppilaitos
More information
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Lehtorinne Outi
Cultural Producer
Tel. +358 44 793 3041
outi.lehtorinne@rauma.fi