Narva - linn, mille me kaotasime (EST)

Narva – The city we lost

A story of one city’s destruction.

Narva is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia. A river called Narva flows on the east side of the city, which forms an international border between Estonia and Russia.

Narva got its architectural glory from the Swedish era during the 17th century. During this period, the baroque old town was constructed – it is one of the most beautiful ones in Northern Europe.

Swedish era was followed by two centuries of Russian imperial rule, then two decades of Estonian independence. World War II destroyed almost all that was beautiful in Narva. On the nights of March 6 and 7, the Soviet Union’s air forces bombarded Narva so heavily that most of the city was destroyed. The city was razed to the ground and rebuilt under the Soviet occupation, its citizens deported with no right to return. Even now, the city’s population is made of 5% Estonians and 86% Russians. Why is it so? What do migrants and native residents of Narva know about the city’s history?

Julia Aug’s new play “Narva – The city we lost” is based on documented materials and the legends of the city of Narva. The play wishes to give the city back its memory and former appearance, because those who do not remember their past, cannot have a future.

Author and director Julia Aug                                            On stage:

Set and costume designer Elisa Sinisalu                          Mirtel Pohla

Sound designer Ardo Ran Varres                               Kristo Viiding (Eesti Draamateater)

Lighting designer Ivar Piterskihh                                       Ott Kartau

Video designer Laura Romanova                                      Loviise Kapper

Sound technician Raido Linkmann                                    Ragnar Uustal

Light technician Margus Ruhno

Translator Tiit Alte

Stage manager Roberta Vaino

Producer Katarina Tomps

Duration: 1h 40 minutes.

There will be smoking on stage.

In Estonian with English and Russian subtitles.

 https://www.piletilevi.ee/est/piletid/teater/draama/vabaduse-festival-2023-83776/