Sulhasen luona Yksinäytöksinen laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä

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Sulhasen luona Yksinäytöksinen laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä

by Robert Kiljander

FI·~30 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

22:03

R. KILJANDER

0:05

KALLE.

1:41

KALLE.

0:06

TYYNE.

0:19

PUMMI.

2:33

PUMMI.

0:15

PUMMI.

0:01

VIHTORIIN.

0:08

PUMMI.

3:16

Description

In a tidy, sun‑lit shop on the Finnish countryside, a bustling little world unfolds. The shopkeeper Vihtori, his nervous assistant Kalle, the stern constable Pummi, and the shy young Tyyne—all mingle amid price lists, a big key, and the occasional cup of coffee. Their banter is swift and musical, turning everyday transactions into a playful stage.

Kalle, half‑asleep at his desk, is haunted by a vivid dream of Tyyne, the merchant’s niece, who promises affection despite her uncle’s warnings. When she finally appears at the counter, his heart races and his words tumble into comic desperation, trying to hide their secret meeting from the watchful eyes of the law. The tension between youthful longing and the rigid authority of Pummi creates a lively tug‑of‑war.

The piece feels like a one‑act operetta, with quick‑witted dialogue, sudden entrances, and a chorus of townsfolk that keep the atmosphere light yet charged with anticipation. As the clock ticks, the audience is left wondering whether Kalle’s boldness will win Tyyne’s heart or draw the constable’s ire.

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Full title

Sulhasen luona Yksinäytöksinen laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä Yksinäytöksinen laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä

Language

fi

Duration

~30 minutes (29K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-01-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Kiljander

Robert Kiljander

1848–1924

A Finnish playwright and storyteller who brought small-town life, civil servants, and the rising middle class to the stage with warmth and sharp humor. His lively comedies helped shape popular Finnish theater in the late 19th century and still feel brisk and observant.

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