November Burlesque at Heldeke!
I made my way to Heldeke! on a recent Friday for November’s edition of burlesque, with a new line-up and a familiar host. I was not alone in braving the…
“Peasants” (in Estonian) at Improteater Impeerium
“We are peasants.” This is the one unpleasant fact every Estonian knows about their heritage. For centuries, Estonians have been known as quiet, subservient folk with a great passion for…
October Burlesque at Heldeke
After enjoying another Heldeke! event despite having spent years not seeing it, I wandered down to (finally) take in Burlesk in Estonian on a recent Thursday. The audience was a…
Cabaret – A mirror to complacency and the cost of ignorance
The Estonian theatre scene has recently seen an influx of World War II and Jewish-themed plays, and Cabaret, directed by Anna Karin Hirdwall, adds to this lineup. Staged at the…
Viktor Szeri: “Fatigue”
The discussion around mental health and the complexities of being human is never-ending. Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava has stepped into the discussion with this year’s Sõltumatu Tantsu Festival. The performances highlight…