„500 Years of Friendship“, a musical tale of seven women whose lives span nearly a century, has been selected for the Estonian Contemporary Performing Arts Showcase 2026 taking place from 7 to 10 September in Tallinn and Tartu.

Estonian Drama Theatre dramaturg and playwright Mehis Pihla will take part in a public conversation at the Tampere Theatre Festival, discussing how real events and documentary material can be transformed into drama.

The Estonian Drama Theatre’s Business as Usual will be performed at Dailes Theatre in Riga on 26, 27 and 28 August. The guest performances continue the production’s international journey and open the work to Latvian and English-speaking audiences.