“Peasants” (in Estonian) at Improteater Impeerium
“We are peasants.” This is the one unpleasant fact every Estonian knows about their heritage. For centuries, Estonians have been known as quiet, subservient folk with a great passion for…
Burlesk (in Estonian) at Heldeke
After enjoying another Heldeke! event despite having spent years not seeing it, I wandered down to (finally) take in Burlesk in Estonian on a recent Thursday. The audience was a…
Cabaret – A mirror to complacency and the cost of ignorance
The Estonian theatre scene has recently seen an influx of World War II and Jewish-themed plays, and Cabaret, directed by Anna Karin Hirdwall, adds to this lineup. Staged at the…
Viktor Szeri: “Fatigue”
The discussion around mental health and the complexities of being human is never-ending. Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava has stepped into the discussion with this year’s Sõltumatu Tantsu Festival. The performances highlight…
Smut Slam Tallinn with Cameryn Moore
It’s not a comedy event, though the stories can be funny, and it’s not a kink competition, though kink can play a role.
Improv Meets Bard: A Fun Take on Shakespearean Verse
Shakespeare is a name almost everyone has heard, but how much do we actually know about his work? That’s the question posed by Improteater Impeerium’s play, “Shakespeare or an Improvised…
The Gong Show — the Estonian version
The Gong Show format made its glorious return for Tallinn Fringe Festival’s last full week of shows. Held in the illustrious Heldeke! theater-bar, the stage was set for comedians to…
Dev & Dinara: “The Other Asians”
With four opportunities to see this dynamic duo’s show at Tallinn Fringe, I took in the second performance at Ratas&Kohv (before Dev and Dinara moved over to Heldeke! to wrap…
Pussy Jam Collective: 2nd Birthday Comedy Jam
Ringing in their second birthday with a bang, the Pussy Jam Comedy Collective presented a strong rebuttal to the idea that only men are doing comedy in Estonia. Taking place…
Tatiana Akopova: “Self-Esteem”
From the start, Akopova’s set channeled the classics with a gorgeous power suit and one-liners delivered with an air of resigned self-deprecation…