Aleksandr Popov: 50 Shades of Bouncer
From the red beanie to the plaid shirt to the sneakers, he looks like the casually cool cousin you’d want to hang with at the cookout. His style is relaxed and personal, and he connects easily with the crowd throughout his show.
CPPM’s LÄBU vol.2 ep.4 – Dita Lūriņa | Anette Pärn
The entire performance is a winding road, a tour through the “waistland” that begins in nature mockumentary style before turning in parts to semiotics lecture, dance, Duolingo-esque session, bedtime story, personal recollection, and more.
Kanuti Guild SAAL3, vol. 4 | Norman Orro, Mihkel Maripuu, and Viktoria Martjanova
Altogether, it feels like a meditation—it is easy to get lost in the moment, the world shrinking down to just lights, noise, and sensation. It is disorienting, in the best of ways.
Fortune Yeller with Cvm Unity Serwigs & Miss V
Underpinned by the idea of asking questions of the future, Fortune Yeller is an interactive and comedic show performed by drag princess Cvm Unity (Jana Levitina of Pussy Jam Comedy)…
Comedians & Dragons* at Heldeke!
Hilariously character-driven choices lead us into and out of battles using unexpected powers ranging from hovering to vomit luges to summoning a minivan, with unexpected deaths and victory (mostly) snatched from the jaws of defeat.
Ollie Horn’s Comedy for Toxic People
Ollie isn’t afraid to leave a few extra seconds for the audience to process a joke, a movement, or a facial expression.
Canarro Jazz Manouche at Heldeke!
With the wide grin of a salesman – or indeed, a true showman – he launches us into the first song, a rendition of “My Blue Heaven”, kicking off an incredible set that, much like the audience, was well-known and unfamiliar, from all over the world.
Kriminull – Improteater IMPEERIUM
Kriminull is a murder mystery, and the audience chooses the victim, the murderer, and the actors that portray them, as well as the location and cause of death. But knowing the end never spoiled a good story, and Kriminull follows the unfolding investigation into the murder through the eyes of the chief detective – whose actor is also chosen by the audience.
RED MIC Tallinn – Stand-Up Comedy in English
Combined with an international audience, this creates a truly multicultural and dynamic performance, with active participation not only from individuals but also from groups such as students or specific nationalities.
TarSlämm in English – Vilde & Vine, Tartu
Each poet brought their own spin to the mic, vigorous, theatrical, angry and profound, representing lives and experiences that transcend borders and languages.