What is Teatteri Sujo?

Teatteri Sujo began in 2018, when Topi Marin and the villagers of Pörsänmäki decided to bring Kyösti Marin's old barn back to life in an entirely new way: they built a theatre in it. The idea was to create a place where, surrounded by fields and forest, you could experience something surprising, experimental and alive.

At first Teatteri Sujo operated as a subsection of the Pörsänmäki Youth Association. The aim was to bring experimental contemporary theatre to Pörsänmäki and to build a community where art and locality go hand in hand. Over the years the activity grew, and an independent association became necessary.

The Teatteri Sujo association was founded on 1 November 2023. Its founding members were Topi Marin, Milja Mehtonen, Katriina Marin, Minna Tikkanen and Jarkko Partanen. Since then Sujo has developed towards a professional theatre whose aim is to bring new, bold and never-before-seen art to Pörsänmäki and all of North Savo.

Teatteri Sujo has made it its mission to make art-making possible, support artists and strengthen community. It does this both by producing its own performances and by inviting artists to residencies. Sujo brings artists from the south and the north alike to experience the bustling life of Pörsänmäki village.

Building and running Sujo would never have been possible without the villagers' energy. So the biggest thanks go to everyone who has pitched in at the volunteer work days! Whether running the café, selling tickets or propping up the structures: thank you. The best stories are made together.