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…
Smut Slam Tallinn with Cameryn Moore
It’s not a comedy event, though the stories can be funny, and it’s not a kink competition, though kink can play a role.
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…
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.