Eatnama váibmu
A tale about the beginning of everything
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DATES:Nov 15 — Dec 29
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:Approx. 1 hr 5 mins
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LANGUAGE:Northern Sami, Swedish sutitles
The family performance of the year! The opera Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a fairytale journey in the Sami tradition.
The Heart of the Earth, Eatnama váibmu, is a colorful musical experience with Sami origins about the mysticism and the struggle between good and evil. With rhythmic drum beats and elements of joik, the story is told in Northern Sami about the beating heart of the earth. The performance is for all ages, you get the best experience if you can follow along with the text on the text machine (in Swedish)!
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One act
Introductions & talks
In connection with the world premiere on November 15, all ticket holders are welcome to a free talk in the Golden Foyer at 6 p.m. where dramaturge Katarina Aronsson meets composer Britta Byströmton, librettist Rawdna Carita Eira, director Elle Márjá Eira, scenographer Markus Granqvist, costume designer Lena Lindgren and choreographer Joakim Stephenson who present their thoughts on Eatnama váibmu.
On other performance days, a free introduction to the piece takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Eatnama váibmu - behind the scenes
Rehearsals for 2025's colourful family performance The Heart of the earth/Eatnama váibmu.
Eatnama váibmu - behind the scenes
Eatnama váibmu - opera about the Sami creation myth
On November 15, 2025, the Royal Swedish Opera will present the first stage in Sweden of a work written and performed in Northern Sami: Jordens hjärta/ Eatnama váibmu/The Heart of the Earth.
Eatnama váibmu - opera about the Sami creation myth
Eatnama váibmu - meet the children's chorus
In the family opera Jordens hjärta/Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth), the children's chorus has a major role, as the sun and as reindeer calves.
Eatnama váibmu - meet the children's chorus-
Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Britta Byström
Libretto Rawdna Carita Eira
Conductors Anna-Maria Helsing/David Björkman
Director Elle Márjá Eira
Scenography and light Markus Granqvist
Costumes and make-up Lena Lindgren
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Choreography Joakim Stephenson
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance! Please note that once the performance has started, no one will be allowed into the hall until after the first intermission.
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Outerwear and bags should be left in the cloakroom for safety and evacuation reasons.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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