Estonian Drama Theatre
| Eesti Draamateater | |
Front facade of the Estonian Drama Theatre. | |
Interactive map of Estonian Drama Theatre | |
| Address | Pärnu mnt 5, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia |
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| Location | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°26′05″N 24°44′56″E / 59.4347°N 24.7489°E |
The Estonian Drama Theatre (Estonian: Eesti Draamateater) is a theatre in Tallinn, Estonia. It is a repertory theatre located in a historic building in the heart of Tallinn. Established in 1920, it is renowned for its diverse repertoire, which primarily features drama productions based on both original Estonian works and world dramaturgy. In public discourse, it has frequently been referred to as Estonia’s unofficial national drama theatre. The theatre's general manager has been Rein Oja since 2006 and since 2018 the artistic director has been Hendrik Toompere jr (formerly Toompere jr jr).
The Estonian Drama Theatre boasts a permanent troupe of over 30 actors. Each season, its repertoire features more than 20 productions, with 10–12 new premieres introduced annually. Alongside the permanent ensemble, the theatre collaborates with guest actors and directors, as well as other theatres and cultural institutions. Annually, the theatre stages over 500 performances, attracting an audience of more than 100,000 visitors.
Since 2003, the Estonian Drama Theatre has operated as a state-founded foundation and therefore is partly state-subsidied.