A More Disturbing Option by Christy the Comedian
Her stories unfold, crass and clever and sweetly delivered, with a knack for dropping new and horrifying euphemisms that are instantly and regrettably recognisable.
‘Love Hunt’ by Charlie Mulliner
Mulliner is electric, energetic, and incredibly athletic as she moves through the space (and space itself!) to interrogate our experiences and expectations of love.
‘Siin Me Nüüd Siis Oleme / Here We Are Now’ CPPM at EAMT Black Box
The show continuously explored the unities and disunities that come from being an intentionally assembled group of people in a mostly foreign land – having family, but not yet being family; building and maintaining relationships, near and far; and staying present in your own self, health, and art.
Fredy Beats’ Beatbox Comedy at Heldeke!
The structure of the show makes the most of Fredy’s instincts for hijinks and callbacks, as well as the truly stupendous amount of sounds he’s capable of producing.
PREACH! by Green Light Comedy
Comedy in Tallinn is a broad church, with plenty of room for sincerity and shenanigans, so I was glad to step back from stand-up and make a pilgrimage to Green…
Gender Bender at Heldeke!
Hosted at Heldeke! by the EKA Queer Students’ Union (EKA Tudengite Kväärühing), the delightful drag show Gender Bender took the stage on 14 December. As someone who keeps a “social…
Vegans for Dinner: A Musical
On a recent weekend, musical theatre duo Mark & Matthias swung through Tallinn on a lightning tour, with four shows in two days of their original, outrageous show Vegans for…
“A Doll’s House” – A Modern Adaptation That Misses the Mark
Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a timeless masterpiece that explores gender roles, individuality, and societal expectations. The story of Nora Helmer, a woman trapped in a patriarchal system who…
“Flex”- Blending Strength and Creativity: The Intersection of Bodybuilding and Art
First and foremost, I must admit that I am relatively new to the world of performance art. However, “Flex” by Üüve-Lydia Toompere was the perfect introduction, setting the stage for…
“Heart and Soul” at Estonia’s Youth Theater
What is love? The age-old question follows us throughout life, particularly during emotional times, whether distraught from recent heartbreak or overcome with the bubbling emotions of new love. When we…