At Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki: Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now?
Friday, 20 November 2026 at Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki
About this event
Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now? is scheduled for Friday, 20 November 2026 at Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki. There's no charge to get in.
What sort of content do children need in a world where global issues are becoming part of their everyday lives? Come along to listen and discuss!
At this discussion event organised by the Writers Guild of Finland, professionals in the fields of theatre and audiovisual arts will discuss the sort of content children need in a world where global issues are becoming part of their everyday lives. Original ideas for plays and screenplays often come from novels, but now is a good time to turn our attention to the distinctive features of the performing arts and the moving image.
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How is the world of children approached in plays and screenplays? What sort of themes are explored e.g. through horror aimed at children? Have the themes or approaches of content aimed at children changed over the years?
An expert panel will discuss current trends in content for children, as well as the types of content that should be more widely available. The discussion will be moderated by playwright Tuija Töyräs.
The panel discussion is open to everyone, including parents, teachers, and students from lower and upper secondary schools. Groups from lower and upper secondary schools are advised to reserve their spots by emailing leena.karkkainen@sunklo.fi.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 20 November 2026
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:00 local time
- Venue
- Annantalo Arts Centre
- Address
- Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Film
- Organiser
- Writers Guild of Finland
Venue & getting there
Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Kamppi metro stationMetro / subway190 m
2 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway430 m
5 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain450 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away.
Hotels near Annantalo Arts Centre
- Clarion Hotel Mestari130 mCheck prices
- Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä130 mCheck prices
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni230 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Date
- Friday, 20 November 2026
- Starts
- 10:00
- Getting there
- Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Clarion Hotel Mestari (130 m)
Also at Annantalo Arts Centre that week
- Jamkids Musiikkisirkus
- Word art with the Grand High Witch
- Find out more about the Bravo! festival
- The book is open – come on in!
- Children’s Day – An event day of your dreams at Annantalo | Children's book festival
- Open day for basic education classes in theatre arts at Annantalo
- Art games - a space for playing - Children aged 0–2 with an adult
- Etelä-Helsingin kansalaisopisto: Lapsi–aikuinen monitaidekerho 6–8-vuotiaille – Child–Adult Multi-Art Club for Ages 6–8 – 6–8-year-olds, born 2018–2020
Good to know
When is “Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now”?
Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now? takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 10:00 local time.
Where is “Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now” held?
Venue: Annantalo Arts Centre, Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Is “Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
How do I get to Annantalo Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m from Annantalo Arts Centre – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Annantalo Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 290 m away.
