Gastronomad #10 July-August 2012

GASTRØ·CULTUR
The form of good taste
Elanto bakery started its production in Helsinki in 1907, and quickly became the largest bread baker
in the capital region. Elanto’s oat bread was a popular product, which was created in 1960 and was
produced all the way until 1984. Now the classic product of Finnish food design has made a comeback
thanks to new technology.
Elannon Näyttämö theatre is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the premiere of the Leipätehtaan
naiset play (engl. Bread factory women), written by Pirjo Toikka and directed by Hanna Ryti.
It is a story about a young woman who begins work at a bread factory. The story was kindled by interviews
of previous employees, and has some connection to real life events, including reference to
an international bread competition. The era is strongly depicted in the script, echoing the beginning
of modernisation and triumph of technology. Performances are held on Saturdays from 8 October
2011.
Date: Throughout 2012
Website: http://www.hok-elanto.fi/index.php?id=7467
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