Review: Marto Mägi's new production 'Ooper' premieres at Von Krahl Theatre in Tallinn

A new theatrical production titled 'Ooper', directed and performed by Marto Mägi, premiered on April 1, 2026 at Von Krahl Theatre's rehearsal hall in Tallinn. The production features artists Linda Mai Kari, Liisamari Viik, Kaur Järve, Kadri Joala, and Silver Sagur. The review was published in the cultural journal Teater. Muusika. Kino.

A bold new production titled 'Ooper' (Opera) made its debut on April 1, 2026 in the rehearsal hall of Von Krahl Theatre in Tallinn, with Marto Mägi taking on the dual role of director and performer. The intimate venue setting suggests an experimental and unconventional approach to the material.

The ensemble cast brings together a range of Estonian theatrical talent. Alongside Mägi, the production features artist-performers Linda Mai Kari and Liisamari Viik, with Kaur Järve, Kadri Joala, and Silver Sagur rounding out the performing team. The combination of visual artists and stage performers hints at a multidisciplinary production that blurs the boundaries between genres.

The review of the production appeared in Teater. Muusika. Kino, Estonia's leading journal dedicated to the performing arts. Von Krahl Theatre has long been known as a home for experimental and boundary-pushing work in Tallinn, and this new production appears to continue that tradition.