Spotlight Comedy presents Comedians of Europe
Hosted by the keenly observational Ann Vaida, it offered an excellent chance to catch a quick bite of several who have shows during the Tallinn Fringe Festival this year.
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Do I Want to F*ck My Dad? by Rebecka Vilhonen
At the beginning of the Tallinn Fringe, from the program and the show’s listing in Fienta, one performance that immediately caught my eye and intrigued me was Do I Want…
Aleksandr Popov – Why I Stayed: A Gothic Review of Life
From the very beginning of the show, the performance is direct and clear: the artist explains the setting, the duration, and the fact that the material contains dark humor. He…
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.
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.