Linnateater Asks Narva for €10,000 to Stage "Vikings" at Narva Castle

Linnateater, a theatre in the Estonian capital Tallinn, has asked Narva Mayor Jaan Toots to allocate €10,000 for performances of the play "Vikings" at Narva Castle in summer 2027. Narva is a city in eastern Estonia.

According to a request from theatre head Anne-Lii Päiv, the open-air shows are planned for 20, 21 and 22 August in the courtyard of the castle's southwestern section. The theatre intends to carry out the project jointly with the Narva Museum.

Previous season

The production "Vikings. A Song of Gods and Heroes" was already staged in 2026 at the Viking Village. Theatre representatives say all performances were sold out, so it was decided to continue the shows next summer. In May, the play was reviewed by Rus.ERR culture critic Yelizaveta Kalugina.

Budget and tickets

The preliminary budget of the project is €22,800 excluding VAT. The largest expense is installing spectator stands, for which €10,500 is earmarked. A further €8,000 is planned for accommodation for the 34 members of the production, €2,000 for transporting sets, €1,500 for renting authentic props and sets, and €800 for the use of a minibus.

The plan provides for 300 seats. The theatre's preliminary estimate puts the average ticket price at about €30 including VAT.

Cooperation with the city

In its request, the theatre notes that carrying out the project with the museum on its own would be difficult and counts on financial support from the city. In Päiv's view, the performances could bring new visitors to Narva and raise interest in the Narva Museum.

In September 2026, Narva and Linnateater signed a cooperation agreement. By the end of the year, the theatre will present four projects in Narva. The agreement does not, however, provide for direct financial support to the theatre from the city.