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• The offer is valid from 29.01.2026 to 29.01.2026

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"Behind the Dam" – Tammsaare Theatre

Tammsaare Theatre presents a moving and thought-provoking play "Behind the Dam" – a story about people whose souls have gathered feelings that can no longer be held inside. A story that speaks of a quiet Irish village, where life goes on its own path... until the water starts flowing behind the dam – both literally and figuratively.

The performance brings to the stage human stories, memories, and secrets that await release. It is a poetic and deeply meaningful journey through the paths of silence, friendship, loss, and redemption – a reflection of how each of us builds our own dam within.

Author: Conor McPherson
Translator: Peeter Sauter
Director: Tiit Alte

Cast: Jana Volke-Valk or Ilona Sillamaa, Meelis Sekk, Andres Kask, Vane Üksküla (Salme Theatre), Kristjan Arunurm (Salme Theatre)

Artist: Jana Wolke
Lighting and sound designer: Kristo Klausson
Poster, program, and ticket: Kristjan Arunurm

Performance:
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 19:00
Location: Jõelähtme Community Center (Jõelähtme village, Jõelähtme parish, Harjumaa)
Duration: 2 hours (with one intermission)

"Behind the Dam" is a poetic production by Tammsaare Theatre that explores the inner world of a person and how the emotions gathered in our souls can one day break free from behind the dam, transforming both ourselves and our surroundings.

The production is supported by Estonian Cultural Endowment.
The premiere took place on June 10, 2025, at Peningi Manor.

Additional information:
Production page: https://www.tammsaareteater.ee/paisu-tagant/
Tammsaare Theatre on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammsaareteater