The Hevosenkenkä Theatre was founded in 1975 by sisters Kirsi Siren (Aropaltio), a director, and set decorator Sara Siren. The aim was for the theatre to be a professional theatre directing its performances at 3-12 year olds and the whole family, using puppets and the musical theatre’s various modes of expression in a diverse manner. Strong competence and professional skills were the foundation for all aspects of the theatre’s operations.