Tartu Student Theatre “Devil’s Tales” – Final Performance!

Tartu Student Theatre’s production “Devil’s Tales” draws on stories from folklore, in which the devil is not merely a mythological being, but a cunning swindler and shape-shifting manipulator who operates according to a deceptive “contractual” logic. Unlike the light-hearted old devil of folklore, our story focuses on the devil as a reflection of the ugliness of the human soul—something that feeds on and manipulates the weaknesses of human nature: greed, laziness, lust, pride, vanity and the desire for revenge. At the heart of the story is the motif of “selling one’s soul”: vague agreements and wordplay in which the price of temporary success is eternal punishment or the loss of one’s essence. In the staging, the devil’s multifaceted nature is revealed: at one moment he is a demonic tempter, while at another he is a ridiculous and foolish figure who can be outsmarted through cleverness. Through clowning and elements inspired by Japanese kabuki theatre, the devil’s role in the creation of the world is woven into the stage action, creating a struggle between evil and ugliness. This is a “course production” in which, under the guidance of experienced mentors, new actors as well as students interested in stage arts, technology and production gain a practical outlet for their skills. Director: Enor Niinemägi
Assistant director and stage manager: Peeter Piiri
Assistant director: Kertu Kändla
Producer: Kelly Kittus
Lighting designer and instructor for lighting technology students: Jörgen Sinka
On stage: Bethriin Pilv, Eliise Joost, Geilin Raudsepp, Jevgeni Varzinov, Katarina Veltri, Kirke Kabonen, Laura Brita Einpaul, Maarja Kährik, Mardina-Ly Torbek, Mona Bronzov, Selina Lebin, Sirelin Timmermann, Villem Mändmaa
Backstage: Eva Volver, Kirke Kabonen, Madli Kaljo
The performance lasts 60 minutes, without an interval.
Supported by the City of Tartu and Tartu Üliõpilasmaja.