Improv Meets Bard: A Fun Take on Shakespearean Verse
Shakespeare is a name almost everyone has heard, but how much do we actually know about his work? That’s the question posed by Improteater Impeerium’s play, “Shakespeare or an Improvised…
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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.
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…
Ana Falcon and Isidora Salcedo: The Expat Game Show
Ana Falcon and Isidora Salcedo combined forces to bring “The Expat Game Show” to the stage at Mouthy Pop-up on 1 September, reminding us exactly what it means to be…
Bi-Conic: Bisexual Variety Extravaganza
This is a show that met every promise of its title, and more.