Tuukka Vasama (born 1978) is a Finnish freelance actor based in Porvoo, best known as one half of the clown duo Mike & Zin alongside Timo Ruuskanen. He graduated from the Theatre Academy Helsinki in 2005 and co-founded Red Nose Company - Finland's pioneering professional clown theatre - as well as the performance art collective Esitystaiteen seura and the bilingual children's cultural centre Lilla Villan in Sipoo. Beyond clownery, Vasama is an award-winning poetry reciter and a regular collaborator with classical music ensembles.
Red Nose Company announced a new family production, Oliver Twist, co-produced with Lappeenranta City Theatre, premiering on 6 February 2027.
Red Nose Company is presenting two English-language productions - Don Quixote and About the Rite of Spring - at Stage Konepaja in Helsinki during autumn 2026.
A feature article in Voima magazine (January 2026) profiled Vasama and Ruuskanen's ongoing national tour and their approach to theatre clowning.
Vasama and Ruuskanen premiered Voces - Intimate Voices, a concert performance for two clowns and string quartet, at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival.
Red Nose Company announced Voces - Sisäisiä ääniä, a new work created in collaboration with the Meta4 and Kamus string quartets.
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Red Nose Company's production of Ilmari Kianto's classic about Finnish voting rights and equality. Two award-winning actors perform a humorous musical play set in a Kainuu cottage.
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Red Nose Company's English-language Don Quixote brings Cervantes' classic to life with swinging live music and windmills. Timo Ruuskanen and Tuukka Vasama perform on stage.
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Red Nose Company's Frankenstein is a playful clown show where disco music and interactive comedy meet Mary Shelley's classic. Suitable for the whole family.
