Joulevan-geeljum Musical II

The Lace Town Christmas music experience returns in 2026 with a new look!

Pyhän Ristin kirkko Joulevangeeljum-musiikkinäytelmässä.

A Musical full of emotion and stories

A Christmas musical play, Joulevangeeljum II, will be performed on 18-19 December at the Kari Campus, Aittakarinkatu 10. The duration of each performance is approximately 1 hour. Performance times:

  • Friday, 18 December at 18.00
  • Saturday, 19 December at 16.00

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.

Tickets can be reserved from Monday, 16 November at 9.00 onwards via the Lyyti registration link or at the Service Point Pyyrman. Maximum 5 tickets per person. The email confirmation is your ticket.

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Cooperation of 100 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 100 participants bring the story to life – including actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and the invaluable support teams behind the scenes.

People dressed as angels in the Joulevangeeljum musical.

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
Lapset laulavat kuorossa Joulevangeeljum-musiikkinäytelmässä.

Watch the 2025 play as a recording

A recording of the musical “Joulevangeeljum,” performed on 20.12.2025 is available for viewing on the Satakunnan Kansa Länsi-Suomi website.

Satakunnan Kansan record


More information

  • Lehtorinne Outi

    Cultural Producer

    Tel. +358 44 793 3041

    outi.lehtorinne@rauma.fi