Impressive material about the world’s creation, war and love. Tolkien gathered much inspiration for LORD OF THE RINGS from the Finnish national epos KALEVALA, and Gandalf actually resembles one of its mystical characters. Now, the ancient Finnish story of the creation has been made into imaginative and strongly colourful theatre. In Kalevala stories about men and women with supernatural powers are told. Väinämöinen, singing from a boat. Lemminkäinen, creating a horse from his adversity. The powerful Pohjafrun Louhi who turns himself into a mighty eagle. The young Marjatta who is fertilised by a cowberry in the woods. Ancient myths about the creation, folksy wisdom and liberating humour. It was a great success at Stockholms Stadsteater 2003/2004
