Mauri Kunnas: Little Book of Emotions
Based on Mauri Kunnas’ book of the same name, Little Book of Emotions is a performance filled with big emotions.
Information
Sat 16 January 2027 at 1 pm and 3 pm
Maestro, Tampere Hall
Tickets €16
What does joy feel like? What is love like? What can you do when you feel really angry?
Based on Mauri Kunnas’ book of the same name, Little Book of Emotions is a performance filled with big emotions. Together with Grandpa Mäkinen, you can learn to recognise different emotions and discover that all feelings are allowed.
The performance is suitable for children aged 3 and over. Come along and enjoy this fun, music-filled journey through the world of emotions!
Little Book of Emotions is a sequel to Theatre Konna’s much-loved and highly popular production Little Book of Fears, which has toured Finland since 2024.
The performance lasts approximately 30 minutes and is performed in Finnish. The performance is part of Tampere Hall’s Children’s Saturday theme day.
Premiered at Turku City Theatre on 10 September 2026. Performance rights are administered by Agency North Oy.
Theatre Konna
Original book: Mauri Kunnas
Script: Thomas Dellinger
Director: Jukka Kittilä
Performer: Thomas Dellinger
Music: Valtteri Lipasti
Costume design: Kaarina Kopola
Set design: Theatre Konna
Programme is subject to change.
Production by: Tampere Hall
Children’s Saturday
This event is part of Children’s Saturdays!
Around once a month, Tampere Hall hosts Children’s Saturday, offering the little ones in the family engaging performances, fun workshops at the Moomin Museum, and a delicious Pancake Brunch at Restaurant Tuhto. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day at Tampere Hall with the whole family!
Ask for a group offer
If your party includes 10 or more people
you can ask for a group offer:
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi
tel. 03 243 4501 (Mon to Fri from 10 am to 4 pm)
Complement your experience by staying under the same roof
The Courtyard Tampere City hotel, attached to Tampere Hall, offers the perfect experience. When you book accommodation for your visit through us, you get partner rates. Welcome to enjoy yourself!
Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere
Did you know that you can pre-order refreshments for before the performance or during the interval?
Explore this season’s refreshments here:
Tampere Hall Pastry: Baked organic apple tart (L, G) – €8.00
Chocolate-Apricot Pastry (L, G) – €9.00
Lemon Tartlet (L) – €8.00
Apple Cake with Vanilla Whip (Ve) – €8.00
Salted Caramel & Nut Brownie with Marinated Raspberries (Ve, G) – €8.00
Salted Caramel Macarons, 2 pcs – €5.50
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
Sweet and Savoury Combo: Lightly seared gravlax with a passionfruit mousse pastry (L) – €8.00
Prawn Sandwich (L, G) – €14.00
Tomato-Pesto Pastry (L, G) – €8.00
Goat Cheese Bagel (L) – €8.00
Air-Dried Ham Bagel (L) – €8.00
Carrot and Herb Tartlet (Ve, G) – €8.00
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
MENU €22
(€26 when ordered on the spot)
Salmon pie and smoked sour cream L, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked reindeer and rooftop garden microgreens L
Vegetable pie and smoky oat fraîche Veg, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked tofu and rooftop garden microgreens Veg, G
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Chocolate mud cake, marinated organic berries and rooftop honey L, G
Macaron pastry and organic edible flowers L, G
Seasonal apricot pastry Veg, G
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Organic coffee and organic tea
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
Enjoy a buffet-style selection featuring, among other delights, locally produced cheeses, cold cuts, and mouth-watering marinated treats. Special dietary requirements are accommodated based on advance notice at the time of booking. A pre-booked seat at the antipasto table served before the performance €22.90. The table is set 1.5 hours before the performance begins on the 3rd floor of Tampere Hall. There is a bar in the space where drinks can be ordered on the spot. Check whether the menu is available for the performance and come enjoy!
Secure your preferred refreshments by purchasing them in advance. Refreshments can be pre-ordered online no later than 6 p.m. on the day before the event. You can place your order via the “order refreshments” link for your chosen event.
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Mauri Kunnas: Little Book of Emotions
Based on Mauri Kunnas’ book of the same name, Little Book of Emotions is a performance filled with big emotions.
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Based on Mauri Kunnas’ book of the same name, Little Book of Emotions is a performance filled with big emotions.