Tammsaare Theatre presents a moving and thought-provoking performance "Behind the Dam" – a story about people whose souls are filled with emotions that can no longer be kept inside. A story that speaks of a quiet Irish village where life follows its own course...
„Behind the Dam” – Tammsaare Theatre
Tammsaare Theatre presents a moving and thought-provoking performance „Behind the Dam” – a story about people whose souls are filled with emotions that can no longer be kept inside. A story that speaks of a quiet Irish village where life follows its own course... until the water starts flowing behind the dam – both in a literal and symbolic sense.
The performance brings to the stage human stories, memories, and secrets that are waiting to be released. It is a poetic and deeply meaningful journey along the paths of silence, friendship, loss, and redemption – a reflection of how each of us builds our own dam within ourselves.
Author: Conor McPherson
Translator: Peeter Sauter
Director: Tiit Alte
Starring: Jana Volke-Valk or Ilona Sillamaa, Meelis Sekk, Andres Kask, Vane Üksküla (Salme Theatre), Kristjan Arunurm (Salme Theatre)
Artist: Jana Wolke
Light and sound designer: Kristo Klausson
Poster, program, and ticket: Kristjan Arunurm
Duration: 2 hours (with one intermission)
„Behind the Dam” is a poetic performance by Tammsaare Theatre that explores the inner world of a person and how the emotions accumulated in our souls can one day break free from behind the dam, changing both ourselves and our surroundings.
The performance is supported by Estonian Cultural Endowment.
The premiere took place on June 10, 2025, at Peningi Manor.
Additional information:
Performance page: https://www.tammsaareteater.ee/behind-the-dam/
Tammsaare Theatre on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammsaareteater/
Organizer
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tammsaareteater@gmail.com