We Observe and Reward
The Overseers (Valvojat) is a performance taking place in an urban environment, combining theatre, literature, dance, sound design, performance, psychogeography and conspiracy theories. It familiarizes participants holistically with the security landscape of our society while securing them to the core.
The performance takes place in the streets and parks of Helsinki. Audience members must be able to walk approximately 4 kilometres during the performance. The work is not physically barrier-free and is not suitable for children. It includes alternative facts that do not correspond to the worldview of the authors but which reflect the altered security situation.
Audience members are directed in the performance through their mobile phones. Each participant must have a fully charged mobile phone as well as compatible headphones. The minimum system requirements are: iPhone iOS 12.1 or newer / Android 6 or newer. The performance includes a weather contingency. In case of cancellation due to extremely bad weather, audience members will be notified at https://www.valvojat.org. In the event of a cancellation, tickets will be transferred to another performance date.
The performance uses the free ECHOES Interactive Sound Walks app. You will receive a download link to the application at the beginning of the performance. If you wish, you can also install the app beforehand on your phone from these links: iPhone, Android.
We Notice and Encourage
In August and September 2023, The Overseers (Valvojat) Finland and the Affiliate Global expert network are organizing a unique security exercise in Helsinki, with the aim of preparing citizens for new threat scenarios. A state-of-the-art proprietary algorithm will identify your problems, conduct a comprehensive threat analysis, and provide guidelines for securing your everyday life.
The new, altered security situation has created novel challenges for city dwellers. Only through updated guerrilla skills, financial expertise and absolute self-discipline will it be possible to defend oneself from threats such as attacks by gangs of security guards. The ability to pre-emptively identify threats is more important than ever. The situation calls for a novel, harmonious synthesis of one's world-view, thinking, lifestyle and body energy levels. In this new and unpredictable world, anyone can be revealed as a crisis actor or an agent of a hostile power.
Our carefully crafted threat evaluation will give you exactly the information that is most useful for you, whether it is training to increase your net worth, to improve your health, or to gain the skills required to seduce a sexual partner. Let our algorithm tailor the best form of exercise for you, while participating in improving the resilience of our society. Take a quantum leap towards a more secure city, society and individual. You are the key to our communal safety. Welcome on board!
You are free to recommend the Overseers (Valvojat) Finland security exercise to your family members, friends and acquintances, but please do not reveal the contents of the exercise to outsiders. Recording the performance is not allowed. Revealing classified information is a violation of our terms of service and at its most serious may be classified as treason under Finnish criminal law.
Performance Times
All performances begin at 6 PM by the statue of Tsar Alexander II in Senaatintori (Senate Square). The duration of the performance is approximately 90 minutes.
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We Oversee and Care
Are you worried about one of your loved ones? Are they in the habit of being too relaxed, spontaneous, open and receptive to new ideas? Do you fear that they are headed for an accident? Are they not sufficiently frightened by the rising spectre of cultural Marxism? Do the fail even to listen to the crying videos of a Canadian professor? Now, there is a solution for your problems: Buy your loved one a ticket to the performance Valvojat (The Overseers).
The Overseers is a performance taking place in an urban environment, combining theatre, literature, dance, sound design, performance, psychogeography and conspiracy theories. It familiarizes the participants holistically with the security landscape of our society while securing them to the core.
In The Overseers, your infuriatingly relaxed loved one will, in only a few hours, be transformed into an apprehensive, high-strung neurotic. The viewers of the performance are granted an exclusive glimpse behind the curtain of our society – the so-called deep end that is the dominion of the true power animals. The viewer will be enlightened on topics such as the genuine threats facing us, the coming civil war, the starving and withering middle class, and the savage violence currently directed towards squirrels.
When purchasing a ticket for your loved one, please consider buying one for yourself as well. You should be there for them, since no one should have to face alternative facts alone. Under no circumstances bring children to the performance, since it is way too early to tell them about all of this.
Kindly note that
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The performance happens in the urban environment and is not physically barrier-free. Audience members must be able to walk approximately 4 kilometres during the performance.
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Audience members are directed in the performance through their mobile phones. Each participant must have a fully charged mobile phone as well as compatible headphones. The minimum system requirements are: iPhone iOS 12.1 or newer / Android 6 or newer.
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The performance uses the free ECHOES Interactive Sound Walks app. You will receive a download link to the application at the beginning of the performance. We recommend you to install the app beforehand on your phone from these links: iPhone, Android.
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Your mobile phone camera has to be able to scan QR codes (check your camera settings).
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The performance includes a weather contingency. In case of cancellation due to extremely bad weather, audience members will be notified at https://www.valvojat.org. In the event of a cancellation, tickets will be transferred to another performance date.
Creative Team
Director: Valtteri Raekallio
Script: Harry Salmenniemi & Jaakko Yli-Juonikas & Valtteri Raekallio
Performers: Annamari Keskinen, Natasha Lommi, Sami Saikkonen, Elke Schroeder, Saida Solla, Eero Vesterinen
Choreography: the performers under guidance of Valtteri Raekallio
Voice actors: Sanna-June Hyde, Maria Salo, Oskar Pöysti, Janne Reinikainen
Sound design: Tuomas Fränti
Radio drama engineering: Jukka Hiltunen / Silencio Oy
Video design: Thomas Freundlich / Lumikinos Production Oy
Poster design: Mikko Branders
Costume design: Roosa Marttiini
Website: Aleksi Keurulainen
Twitter account: Antti Arnkil
Technical consultation: Lauri Lundahl
Spatial consultation: Jonathan Maxwell
English translation: Thomas Freundlich
Swedish translation: Nina-Maria Häggblom
Production: Raekallio Corp. / Katri Koivuneva, Anni Honkanen, Iida Nikander
Executive producer: Valtteri Raekallio
Volunteering performers: Peter Andersen, Susanna Björkman, Aila Herronen, Kati Hynninen, Laura Kaltiainen, Aleksi Keurulainen, Auli Laine, Mika Le Gall, Liina Nevalaita, Johanna Tiihonen, Pirkko-Leena Toikka, Irina Torp, Kaisa Valve, Arja Wuoti