Rene Paul: Actually Fine?
In contemporary performing arts, we often see artistic genres collide and mix. Theater can combine with music, or dance with circus, among other creative blends. This element is present in…
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Mistranslated – Erica Jean
Jean’s comedy delights in setting up expectations only to smash them a moment later, challenging the audience to do the same.
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.
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.
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…
Late Night Cabaret with Kaisa Ling
From the outset, the atmosphere was thrilling and intimate, and Ling’s role as both host and entertainer provided an excellent frame for the performances to follow.