The yearbook of Estonian theatre statistics 2008

Estonian theatres in co-operation with the Ministry of Culture and the Estonian Theatre Agency publish for the fifth time the publication reflecting the annual activities of theatres. The publications of Estonian theatre statistics for 2007 are accompanied by “Estonian Theatre Statistics 2008”.

The publication comprises different aspects of theatre, consisting of three sub-sections: repertoire statistics, statistics of performances and visitors and economic statistics. statistical data have been collected for the calendar year, not for the theatrical season characteristics of theatre activities. The publication provides the list of new productions and for the whole repertoire of the year 2008, as well as short overviews of the theatres.

The yearbook “Estonian Theatre Statistics 2008” includes data from state, municipal and private theatres and from 2 dance agencies. All theatres reflected in the publication get annual activity subsidies from the Ministry of Culture. Thus only the activities of professional theatres have been reflected there. the present publication provides an overview of amateur theatres compiled by Kristiina oomer, president of the Estonian Amateur Theatre Association (EHL).

Publisher: Estonian Theatre Agency, 2009