Contemporary Drama and Theatre in Estonia. Conversing with Drama Directors Lembit Peterson, Tiit Palu and Ivar Põllu Cover Image

Contemporary Drama and Theatre in Estonia. Conversing with Drama Directors Lembit Peterson, Tiit Palu and Ivar Põllu
Contemporary Drama and Theatre in Estonia. Conversing with Drama Directors Lembit Peterson, Tiit Palu and Ivar Põllu

Author(s): Chen Dahong, Jüri Talvet, Lembit Peterson, Tiit Palu, Ivar Põllu
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Drama, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Keywords: Theatre in Estonia; contemporary drama; theatre life; drama performances; interview;

Summary/Abstract: We may add that conscious Estonian culture as creativity in all branches of arts can be traced back only to the middle of the 19th century when the country’s predominantly peasant population was finally emancipated from the humiliating condition of serfdom, imposed by Baltic-German landlords since the late Middle Ages (and maintained since the start of the 18th century with the benediction of Tsarist Russia) In the following interview, we will ask some of the leading Estonian stage directors to share their experience and ideas about the past and contemporary state of Estonian theatre life and drama performances. [...]

  • Issue Year: XXV/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 260-272
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English