The Estonian Theatre Awards have announced their nominees, showcasing a diverse range of talent from both large repertory theatres and smaller independent ensembles, along with classical interpretations and original dramaturgy. This year's nominations reflect a rich and vibrant theatrical landscape in Estonia, encouraging audiences to discover their favorites from the list of nominees.

In a surprising development, the Estonian Drama Theatre, despite being nominated for awards in directing and artistic work, is noticeably lacking in acting nominations, with none of its productions receiving recognition in this category. On the other hand, Vanemuine has excelled, securing four nominations in the spoken theatre category, highlighting its strong performance presence and growing reputation in the Estonian theatre scene.

Additionally, the Tallinn Linateater has snagged two nominations for acting, while Endla has achieved four nominations as well. This year’s awards seem to favor diversity across different theatre groups and emphasize the importance of acknowledging both mainstream and independent theatre, indicating a shift in what audiences and critics value in the Estonian theatrical realm.