Playwrights

Eva Koff is a writer and French teacher. In 1996, she received her BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Tartu and has been working as a teacher ever since. In her work, she tackles profound existential questions through unexpectedly mundane imagery. Koff is fascinated by the world of dreams and imagination and its relationship to everyday life. She compares the creation of her works to a mosaic made out of different fragments of life.

Recognition:

2021 Author of the Year Award for Lucid Dreams (“Kirgas uni”)

2018 Author of the Year Award for Blue Mountain (“Sinine mägi”)

2017 Estonian Writers 'Union Novel Competition II prize for Blue Mountain (“Sinine mägi”)

2011 Childrens' literature competition Põlvepikuraamatukonkurss I prize for Swirly Auntie (“Keerutädi“)

2005 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition III prize for Shooting Star (“Sabaga täht”)

2001 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition I prize for Our Father (“Meie isa”)