Penkereen Speksi (formerly Conduksen Speksi & Käyttiksen Speksi) is an amateur student theatre founded in 2018 by students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Before establishing its own association, our speksi operated as part of Condus for several years—the very first Conduksen Speksi was staged back in 2005!

Penkereen Speksi consists of a production team of around eighty amateurs who join forces to create a spectacular, improvisation-filled musical comedy. There is room in the team for all kinds of creators, from actors to costume designers and scriptwriters to lyricists! Preparation and rehearsals generally begin in the autumn. The six-month rehearsal period culminates in a hilarious and polished premiere in the winter, with performances usually running for about a week.

Our Speksi has grown bigger, grander, and stronger than ever—yet creative solutions, an amateur spirit, and the sheer joy of making theatre remain on stage year after year. You can find more information about the Speksi’s activities, teams, and past productions here!