Olga Koch Comes From Money at Uus Laine
Framed by a series of self-posed questions (“Thanks for asking!”), Koch uses hilarious, brutal observations to highlight the hypocrisy and real fears of the ruling classes.
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Kat Nip: High & Dry
The show High & Dry begins with the energetic beat of Chappell Roan’s electrifying dance anthem Pink Pony Club. It’s an inspired opening choice: the melody conjures feelings of joy,…
Happy Condolences (Preview) – Sille-Kadri Simer
Her use of comedy as a craft was in full effect, allowing us to witness and participate in the process of testing, assessing, and reconstructing her show and her perspective on her recent and deeper past.
SLAYBOY by Teddy Hall
Slayboy. He’s the superhero we all need – who slays our inner demons and saves us from ourselves. Slayboy is the alter-ego of comedian Teddy Hall – the part of…
Passport Expired: Confessions of an Immigrant – Isidora Salcedo
Despite seeing a preview of this show, Passport Expired: Confessions of an Immigrant brought unexpected flourish to the stage at Ratas&Kohv on 21 August. Hurtling past several milestones, planned and otherwise,…
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.
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…