Foreign Affairs and Estonian Theatre Agency to host a showcase of new Estonian drama in London

Having just won the International Award at The Stage Theatre Awards, British theatre company Foreign Affairs is now turning its attention to our playwrights and organizing a showcase in London to present new Estonian drama, in collaboration with the Estonian Theatre Agency and the Estonian Embassy in London. The showcase will take place on March 12th, 2026, at the Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End.

The showcase is centred around the staged readings of four Estonian plays:

• The Last Livonian by Paavo Piik, translated by Siim Nurklik with the playwright
• Queen of the Night by Piret Jaaks, translated by Adam Cullen
• An Orgy by Livia Ulman and Andris Feldmanis, translated by the playwrights
• Business as Usual by Mehis Pihla, translated by Adam Cullen

The showcase offers an opportunity to engage with these works in English translation and to explore the craft and choices involved in bringing them into a new language. The showcase consists of two parts – one in the afternoon and one in the evening –, each followed by a post-show discussion with visiting playwrights and translator. Each session will be chaired by a different moderator, offering multiple points of entry into the work: from the political urgency of banking scandals to the particular rhythms and sensibilities of Estonian dark comedy.

In each showcase, you can expect:

• Play readings – 15–20-minute extracts performed by an ensemble.
• A post-show panel discussion – a conversation with the playwrights and translator, chaired by a guest moderator.
• Time to connect – opportunities for informal conversation with visiting artists, the creative teams, and industry peers.

The event is free, but requires registration here.

Read more about the showcase on the webpage of Foreign Affairs.