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…
Category:
Standup
39 Articles
39
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.
Ana Falcon: “#1 Mexican in Estonia”
With that, the energy was set, and Falcon tore through a tightly-paced examination of her own obsession with being first place, threaded with themes including family, representation, and acceptance – as well as the oppressive weight of striving for perfection.
First Contact: Stand-up Comedy Showcase
On Friday, 30 August, Mouthy Pop-up at Kopli Couture hosted the First Contact Stand-up Showcase, presented by the Alien Comedy Crew, with special guest Matt Davis. Sandra Tiitson was in…
Bi-Conic: Bisexual Variety Extravaganza
This is a show that met every promise of its title, and more.
Jana Levitina: “To Slav or Not To Slav”
Tallinn Fringe 2024 is a showcase of women on the local comedy circuit, many breaking into solo shows for the first time. Jana Levitina joins this year’s crop with To…
Sandra Tiitson: “Average Cat Lady”
I ventured out to Ratas & Kohv more than an hour early to see Sandra Tiitson’s Average Cat Lady on 26 August. I had never been, so it was a…
Joshua Perkins: “Netflix & Dill”
An unexpected benefit of having attended The Gong Show preview was a chance to see the opener and headliner of Netflix & Dill, both of whom were the most successful…
Thao Thanh Cao: “Confessions of a Comedian”
Rather than treading carefully around sensitive topics, Cao stomps through them furiously while wearing the target on her own back.
Thao Thanh Cao: “Marmalade”
Thao Thanh Cao’s Marmalade provided food for thought to a jam-packed room on Monday, 19 August, at Heldeke!. Originally a one-night-only engagement, she has added a second performance of both of…