FOUR DANCES AND A WEDDING

Two lesbians, both alike in dignity

Across four dances, a courtship unfolds
in lustful glances and rivalry of two households
Waltzes become language of teasing and glee
and finally the courage to go down on one knee
The final act – a wedding – seals the lovers’ fate
spiralling towards an ending that might not be great

Thus the scene is set for the play to begin
is it pride or is it love that will finally win?

Four Dances and a Wedding is an epoque-ish musical presenting a stormy lesbian love story that balances between good intentions and poor executions. The conflicting emotions and desires of the story’s heroines create an absurd world where the community’s social codes, etiquette, and morals rock the boat of their budding love. The musical is a loose lesbian translation of the epic hetero love stories Pride and Prejudice and Romeo and Juliet.

Four Dances and a Wedding is the second part of the Lesbian Power Duo Karlberg&Laakso’s DIY contemporary musical trilogy, which is a lesbian exploration of the musical genre as well as an exploration and storytelling of various lesbian passions and loves. The trilogy flirts with lesbian stereotypes, tropes and the duo’s own experiences. Stylistically, it builds upon a subgenre of contemporary dance that brings back intense eye contact and expressive movement.

Language: English
Duration: 1h
Age recommendation: 15+
Tickets: 26 € / 15 € / 8 € / PWYC starting at 2 €
A service fee of 1,50 € is added to all tickets

Performances
11.06. 18:00H PREMIERE
15.06. 18:00H
16.06 18:00H
23.6. 18:00H
24.06. 18:00H

Team and credits
Choreography, performance, sound, costume: Johanna Karlberg and Iiris Laakso
Light and sound support: Satu Kankkonen
Photo: Emma Karppi
Supported by: Kone Foundation, Svenska Kulturfonden

Lesbian Power Duo is an artistic collaboration between Helsinki-based dance and performance artists Johanna Karlberg and Iiris Laakso. Their artistic collaboration began in 2022 with the project Lesbo Erotics – The Garden Party. The duo is currently working on a musical trilogy project with a two-year grant from the Kone Foundation (2025-2026). The first part, LESBOLESBOLESBO, has been performed in various events across Finland and the third part, Heart of the Ocean, will premier in Helsinki in November.