Thao Thanh Cao: “Confessions of a Comedian”
Rather than treading carefully around sensitive topics, Cao stomps through them furiously while wearing the target on her own back.
Thao Thanh Cao: “Marmalade”
Thao Thanh Cao’s Marmalade provided food for thought to a jam-packed room on Monday, 19 August, at Heldeke!. Originally a one-night-only engagement, she has added a second performance of both of…
The Gong Show — Tallinn Fringe Preview show
It’s difficult to measure a comedian’s success by audience reaction alone, particularly in Estonia — and the Tallinn Fringe preview of The Gong Show, a global format that has finally…
Isidora Salcedo: “Flipping the 30s” — Tallinn Fringe Preview show
I decided to give Isidora’s first solo hour a shot, as her show’s description was relatable, about leaving behind her roaring 20s and welcoming her ever-so-scary and serious 30s. So,…
Arti Grabowski’s opening performance for the Printmaking In Festival
On August 2nd and 3rd, the annual Printmaking In Festival took place in Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia. This year, though, the festival was combined with Diverse Universe, a…
Let’s chop some dill!
With fresh dill in hand and a pack of direct-from-the-farm sour cream, we’ve launched our platform — Sour Cream and Dill, an English review site for shows and events all…
MagiComedy Night
I think we could all use a little magic sometimes. Some sparkle and wonder. Repetitive routines, pressing deadlines, and limited free time can sometimes turn our little lives a shade…
Tell Me A Story
The Tell Me A Story stage show at Heldeke! Theatre-Bar in Tallinn on 17th December was a fantastic theatrical experience. From the moment I stepped foot into the cozy atmosphere…
André de Freitas: Made in Portugal
Autumn has landed earlier in Tallinn, so to arrive at Heldeke in the evening means warming up a bit after a cold walk around the beautiful streets of Kalamaja. Sometimes…
Pidur: Concert
Isn’t ‘psychedelic’ a word we all use way too much and in way too many wrong contexts? Surely, we’ve all overused it at times: like when we say something is…