In 2000, Helsinki was a European Capital of Culture – the city bathed in art and Oblivia was born. The group made four site-specific performances during the year as part of the Roots, Voices, Rooms project. This year, Oblivia celebrates its 25th anniversary and returns to the roots and rooms where they were.
En tidsresa is a promenade performance and a slow-paced walk between places from Oblivia’s early years. We stop to reflect on the past and the city that has changed. The performance is guided by Annika Tudeer, founder and artistic leader, and Timo Fredriksson, founding member, musician and performer.
The performance begins at the Tram Museum, where Oblivia’s first performance Att tänka på flygning was made, and continues to the Winter Garden, where Abborrens dilemma premiered. A break follows at Linnunlaulu, where you can buy coffee or tea. The performance ends at the former VR warehouses, where What Where was performed.
Duration: 2 hours with intermission
Language: Swedish (with a bit of English)
NB! There is a limited amount of places, so book your place early. Please note that the route is not accessible, with stairs at the Winter Garden and a steep downhill along the route.
CREDITS
Performers: Annika Tudeer, Timo Fredriksson
Graphic design: Jenni Salminen (Röd)
Communication: Essi Brunberg
Production: Jenny Nordlund
In collaboration with: Tram Museum, Winter Garden
Supported by: City of Helsinki, Konstsamfundet, the Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, Tre Smeder
Premiere | 8 September 2025, Helsinki
PRESS QUOTES
“In En tidsresa, Oblivia demonstrates its unique ability to comfortably and confidently find its place somewhere between all artistic genres. What they do is neither theatre nor performance art. Nor is it dance, even though they use choreography in their works. But there is always a disarming humour present in their work. A relaxed and quiet humility meets a determined artistic vision.”
– Svenska Yle, Lasse Garoff
“The result is a quietly effective, reflective whole that inspires me to see my city and my history in it in a new way, without getting caught up in nostalgia. It’s rare to feel bad after a walk in beautiful weather, and in the company of Oblivia, it becomes an experience that stays with you.”
– HBL, Otto Ekman
