Oscar & Roosamamma: play at ZAAL, Tartu

A moving, humorous and bright story about love, friendship, courage and the ability to notice and live life even when time seems too short. Oscar is a ten-year-old boy who understands what the grown-ups around him dare not talk about: he has not many days left. He earns the trust of Roosamamma, an extraordinary old lady who, unlike the others, is not afraid to talk with Oscar about life and death. Together, in twelve days, they live through a whole human life, from childhood to old age. Every evening Oscar writes about it all to God, in whom at first he does not really believe.

By Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, translated by Indrek Koff. Director: Algis Astmäe. Cast: Anne-Mai Tevahi and Marika Barabanštšikova (Vanemuine National Theatre).

Two acts with one interval, 2 hours 30 minutes. The café is open an hour before the performance and after it. Seats are unnumbered, so arrive early. Latecomers cannot be admitted.

Tuesday 17 November, 19:00, Sündmuskeskus ZAAL, Aardla 25e, Tartu. Organiser: Tartu City Theatre.