Fairytales for Grown-ups: HOW (NOT) TO DIE long ago in Finland

Fairytales for Grown-ups: HOW (NOT) TO DIE long ago in Finland is a theatre show at Folklore Hoxton in London, presented as a fairytale-style piece for adult audiences.

The show takes the form of a fairytale told for grown-ups, with its title framing the story around how, and how not, to die in a Finland of long ago. The fable tone suggests a storytelling performance in which folk material is reworked for an adult audience, with the darker themes of the title at its centre.

The production is staged at Folklore Hoxton, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in London. Those planning a visit can expect a theatre evening built around a single narrative rather than a sequence of separate numbers, with the emphasis on the performers'delivery of the story.

The piece is aimed at adults who enjoy fairytales with a sharper edge than those written for children, and at audiences curious about Nordic folklore reframed for the stage. Its title signals a playful treatment of mortality, so it will suit those who like their myths with a touch of dark humour.