I love it when art catches me by surprise, when a single piece can conjure up a whole wide world. I am into minimalist spectacles, beauty in ugliness, simplicity in complexity. Since I’ve had my own child, art geared at children has also caught my attention. It is something that you can really share and experience together and a great way to learn about the world.

ilkka's festival picks:

27.8. - 31.8.

semianyki

This I have to see. The exaggerated simplicity of mime fascinates me. These exuberantly visual characters should be a lot of fun.

29.8. & 30.8.

stage: zone of silence

And now to something a little bit more serious. This piece will get you thinking about social welfare, what it means and how it’s created – things that you all too easily to take for granted.

23.8. & 24.8.

pippi longstocking

Pippi is a firm family favourite. I’d say flamenco suits this feisty little survivor and mocker of adult folly down to a tee.