5) The Drama Theatre rent the contemporary building which in these days was owned by German Theatre Society. 6) In 1939 Drama studio Theatre finally bought it. 7) At the beginning the theatre was called the Dramastudio but in 1937 theatre was renamed - the new title was Estonian Drama Theatre. 8) Estonian drama theatre has a big auditorium with 426-seats. Then a small stage with 159-seats and it was was opened in 1967. 9) And finally 70-seat Paintshop stage which was opened in 2004. 10) The Estonian Drama Theatre mainly plays classics. 11) The performances are given in Estonian language but sometimes translation into Russian is also available. 12) Estonian drama theatre with 34-member actors troupe and 4 directors is the biggest drama company in the country. 13) Throughout the years the theatre has been led by many outstanding directors. 14) At now it works under the artistic director Priit Pedajas and general director Rein Oja.
In 1937 the Dramastudio Theatre was renamed - the new title was Estonian Drama Theatre. In Soviet times its name was The Tallinn Drama Theatre, which was changed back in 1989. The beautiful Art Nouveau building of the Estonian Drama Theatre, built in 1910, is situated right in the heart of Tallinn. The theatre has two halls, cosy bars and elegant foyers. In addition to its 426-seat big auditorium a 159-seat small stage was opened in 1967. In 2004 70-seat Paintshop stage was opened. Estonian Drama Theatre is the nearest equivalent to an academic theatre we have in Estonia, and it stages both Estonian and world drama classics and contemporary plays. The Estonian Drama Theatre mainly plays classics, which are selected from world renowned dramas, Estonian literature, modern repertoire, more intimate plays requiring a small cast and less space, selected scripts from the contemporary Estonian authors and the producers' debut dramas. In these days
theatre school. Since 1924 his pupils continued under the name of Draamastuudio Teater, which in 1937 was changed to the name of Eesti Draamateater. In 1939, it purchased itself the stylish Art Nouveau building of the former German Theatre where it has remained to this day. In Soviet times its name was The Tallinn Drama Theatre, but it was changed back in 1989. In 1967 in addition to its 426-seat big auditorium a 159-seat small stage was opened. In year 2004 70-seat Paintshop stage was opened. The theatre has been led by many outstanding directors: Leo Kalmet, Priit Põldroos, Ants Lauter, Ilmar Tammur, Voldemar Panso, Mikk Mikiver, Evald Hermaküla, and Merle Karusoo. Nowadays it works under the artistic director Priit Pedajas and general director Rein Oja. Estonian State Puppet & Youth Theatre Estonian State Puppet Theatre started in 1952. It was the first theatre for children in Estonia. The
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