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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Review. The Drama Theatre's "Caligula" or Camus Without Existentialism

The review discusses a production of 'Caligula' by Albert Camus, emphasizing its historical-political interpretation over its philosophical and poetic aspects.

Mar 1 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Vanemuine triumphs, but where is the Estonian Drama Theatre?

The Estonian Theatre Awards this year highlight a mix of large repertory theatres and smaller independent groups, with Vanemuine taking a lead in acting nominations while the Estonian Drama Theatre is surprisingly absent.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The thrilling drama "Position" comes to the Ugala Theater stage

The thrilling drama "Position" by New Zealand playwright Emma Kinane will premiere at the Ugala Theatre in Estonia, directed by Vallo Kirs.

Feb 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is there tension between the two music theaters? Estonia no longer allows Vanemuine to perform opera in Tallinn

The National Opera of Estonia has informed Vanemuine Theatre that only drama performances will be permitted at Estonia Theatre, excluding ballet and opera.

Feb 16 • 15:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Why Are We Attracted to Crimes or Why Do Theatres in Latvia Frequently Stage 'Crime Stories'?

A panel of experts discusses the appeal of crime narratives in Latvian theatre, exploring themes of entertainment, justice, and the nature of good drama.

Feb 15 • 02:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is the new hit at the Drama Theatre one you can't get tickets for?

The Drama Theatre in Estonia is debuting Rainer Sarnet's adaptation of 'Hamlet' today, with a notable scarcity of tickets and high demand.

Feb 14 • 11:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rainer Sarnet Found the Idea for the Production of 'Hamlet' at a Kabuki Theatre in Tokyo

Rainer Sarnet is set to present his version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' at the Estonian Drama Theatre, inspired by a kabuki theatre in Tokyo.

Feb 12 • 17:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

REVIEW: The Silent Turn in the Slalom. The Marriage Drama "Dream Story" at the Dailes Theatre

A new adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's "Dream Story" directed by Daniel Raggett highlights the complexities of human relationships and hidden fantasies in a modern marriage drama.

Feb 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Vanemuise Drama Director: The Title of National Theatre Comes with Different Responsibilities

Tanel Jonas, the dramatic director of the newly named National Theatre of Vanemuine, expressed on the show 'OP' that while he feels a different sense of responsibility with the new title, there will still be room for avant-garde content.

Feb 5 • 17:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Childhood is a knife stuck in the throat', says the author of the poignant drama 'Fires', which will be staged at the Split HNK by Ivan Plazibat

The poignant drama 'Fires' by contemporary Lebanese-Canadian author Wajdi Mouawad will premiere on January 24 at the Split Croatian National Theatre under the direction of Ivan Plazibat.

Jan 16 • 15:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Tenderness towards leaving "Close Your Eyes, Nel" – premiere at the Old Theatre

On January 23, 2026, the National Old Theatre in Krakow will premiere the play "Close Your Eyes, Nel. In the Desert and the Forest - Epilogue," a bittersweet story about illness and loss directed by the acclaimed Polish filmmaker Piotr Domalewski.

Jan 16 • 14:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

A Year of International Steps: The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb 2026 is in the Sign of Major Guest Appearances and Co-Productions

The drama program will feature significant international guest performances, including shows from Malta and Bulgaria, and a special exchange with the Sofia ensemble later in the year.

Jan 16 • 07:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Branka Cvitković Celebrating 50 Years of Artistic Activity with the Monodrama 'Under the Mask': 'The Spirit of Krleža Follows Me Through This Text'

The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb will commemorate 50 years of artistic activity by national drama champion Branka Cvitković with a performance of the monodrama 'Under the Mask' on January 25, 2026, marking an important artistic event as she returns to the stage in a space representing a new chapter for the theatre.

Jan 15 • 17:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Sudanese Artist Balqis Awad.. The Lady of Theatre Who Left Quietly and Left an Unforgettable Impact

Balqis Awad, a pioneering Sudanese actress, made significant contributions to Sudan's theatre and drama over decades with a focus on meaningful artistic expression rather than fame.

Jan 13 • 14:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

It is a revenge, communist practices, say Vášáryová, Huba, Horváth and others on the dismissals at SND

Five individuals from the drama ensemble of the Slovak National Theatre will lose their positions and work only as external collaborators starting January, with the Ministry of Culture stating it never intervenes in managerial decisions of the institutions it establishes.

Dec 30 • 15:19 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Catch Chaplin! The East Bohemian Theatre in Pardubice presents a biographical drama of the famous comedian

The East Bohemian Theatre in Pardubice is showcasing a biographical drama about the life of renowned comedian Charlie Chaplin.

Dec 30 • 13:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In SND, Poláčik, Šalacha, and Pauhofová leave. It's not about saving, it's an effort to dismantle the troupe, they say

The Slovak National Theatre's drama company will see a reduction of five members starting in the new year, amidst claims from departing actors that this is not a cost-saving measure but an attempt to undermine a critical ensemble.

Dec 29 • 17:49 UTC

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