Tallinn to host Jean Cocteau-inspired play "What's Your Name?"

A theatre studio called "Vyzov" (Russian for "Challenge") is preparing to present the production "What's Your Name?" in Tallinn, created as an homage to the theatrical world of French artist, writer and director Jean Cocteau.

Cocteau's theatrical universe has been described as one capable of holding an entire life within it — much like something that could fit in a pocket. Within this small yet emotionally dense space there is room for love and loneliness, fear and hope.

Themes of the production

The play also touches on the fragility of human relationships — chance encounters that mark a person's life, and the inevitable partings that are part of every story. These themes are presented through a theatrical form inspired by Cocteau's creative legacy.

"What's Your Name?" will be shown to audiences in Tallinn, offering a chance to engage with Cocteau's creative world through a contemporary theatrical interpretation. With this production, the "Vyzov" studio continues to explore deep, universal aspects of human experience that remain relevant regardless of era.