This book was the first I’ve read from this author and is a prequel to their published Temper series. The main characters, Kyoko and Date, are the past-life versions of Mina’s characters from her other books. Honestly, this is one of those premises that made me laugh (positively.) Why not right? It’s an original world-building […]
KEKKOSKLUBI – Helsingin vakavin komediaklubi Naurulla pimeyttä vastaan!9.11. PERUTTU!!7.12.31.12. Illan isäntänä häärii ainoa oikea Juuso Kekkonen, suomalaisen queer-komedian Juice Leskinen. Kekkosklubilla Juuso ja vaihtuva joukko muita koomikoita repivät sielunsa tiskiin ja sydämensä auki paikallesaapuneiden riemuksi! Klubi toimii ammattikoomikkojen leikkikenttänä, kirjoituslaboratoriona ja sielun juurihoitona. Toisinaan lavalle astuu myös nousevia kykyjä, joita Juuso tahtoo esitellä katsojilleen. Klubilla […]
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jen at Twin Mom blog! I talk about my debut novel My Best Rival, my time as a journalist and what is next for me as a comic. My Best Rival is a Young Adult romance published by Spectrum Books. Read the interview here!
Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support on Saturday night It was a great day and I was blown away by the amount of support! Thank you to everyone who bought the book, I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy it. Special thanks to Musta Kissa Bar for hosting! […]
KEKKOSKLUBI – Helsingin vakavin komediaklubi Naurulla pimeyttä vastaan! Kekkosklubi palaa tauolta 19.10. entistäkin vinkeämpänä Bar Basessa! Klubin isäntänä häärii ainoa oikea Juuso Kekkonen, suomalaisen queer-komedian Juice Leskinen. Kekkosklubilla Juuso ja vaihtuva joukko muita koomikoita repivät sielunsa tiskiin ja sydämensä auki paikallesaapuneiden riemuksi! Klubi toimii ammattikoomikkojen leikkikenttänä, kirjoituslaboratoriona ja sielun juurihoitona. Toisinaan lavalle astuu myös nousevia […]
The book launch will be held at Musta Kissa Bar in Kallio (Toinen linja 15, 00530 Helsinki.) Here you will be able to purchase paperback copies of the book- if you want I will sign them! The event will start at 18:00 with some live entertainment at 19:00, followed by a Q&A session. If don’t manage to get your book before the show starts don’t worry, I will still be around afterwards. There is no fee or ticket needed to attend the performance section of the evening. Books can be purchased with cash or MobilePay.
Gothic Ray of Sunshine is a serious comedy show about queerness and growing up, created by Dougie K Powell. Plans for hosting the show at Loukko started pre-COVID and have been postponed more times than we can remember. Now as we enter the new old normal, GRoS is taking the stage with 7 shows throughout October and November and we can’t wait! The premiere is Friday October 8th. Get your ticks here
Aatu Raitala and Jamie MacDonald take over Espan lava with Kaisa Pylkkänen and Dougie K Powell.
Aatu Raitala and Jamie MacDonald have hosted Cafe Mascot’s legendary English language stand-up club for nearly a decade, and now they’re taking over Espan lava with a bunch of friends.
Aatu Raitala and Jamie MacDonald take over Espan lava with Kaisa Pylkkänen and Dougie K Powell.
Aatu Raitala and Jamie MacDonald have hosted Cafe Mascot’s legendary English language stand-up club for nearly a decade, and now they’re taking over Espan lava with a bunch of friends.
Aatu is also the host of Takakeno stand-up club, appears very relaxed and witty on Finnish TV, and is everyone’s dad with a Lappeenranta accent. Jamie’s a Canadian import who co-hosts theatre’s current obsession Punch Up! -Resistance and Glitter, and takes queerness wherever he goes.
Every show has a fresh lineup, with some of Helsinki’s best comics headlining. Most shows are in English with a few in Finnish.
Free admission!