Invitation to a panel discussion "Václav Havel: Plays, Words, Stages" at the University of Helsinki on 26 October 2026
13.10.2026 / 09:11 | Aktualizováno: 13.10.2026 / 11:49
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki and the University of Helsinki
cordially invite you to a panel discussion:
Václav Havel: Plays, Words, Stages
The Playwright-President’s Literary Legacy and Reception in the Nordics
SPEAKERS
Prof. Pirkko Koski, University of Helsinki, a leading figure in Finnish theatre research
Minna Suikka, University of Helsinki, Václav Havel’s translator into Finnish
MODERATED BY
Dr Jitka Štollová, University of Helsinki, Principal Investigator: ‘The Playwright-President: Václav Havel between Theatre and Politics from Prague to the Nordic Stages’
DATE: Monday 26 October 2026
TIME: 17:00–19:00
PLACE: Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki (Fabianinkatu 24, Helsinki · Building A, 3rd floor, Common Room)
In English · Free admission · No registration required
The photograph was provided by the 1st Presidential Library (1. prezidentská knihovna), www.vaclavhavel.cz