What could be cuter than turning a Moomin book into a ballet? At Finnish National Opera they are rehearsing a new ballet of
Moomin and the Comet, based
on the classic children's book by Tove Jansson.
Ananadah Kononen is choreographing, music is by Panu Aaltio.
The Moomin blog says: "Although the body of the Moomins is not the most flexible for the ballet, the other characters of the Valley will take care of the classical ballet part."
Here are some photos by Sophia Jansson.
The ballet opens on 6 March at the Almi Hall. Those in Helsinki with strong winter constitutions can also see the Moomins dance at the free outdoors Winter Ball, on the National Opera piazza, on 28 February.
More info and booking here.
KEVIN O'HARE, please can you bring them over to the Linbury? We love Moomins!
