Estonian Drama Theatre
ROOSTER’S HANDBOOK by Andrus Kivirähk
Grand Prix One Act Theatre at „Zvaigzne“ Festival in Riia 2009.

2nd place award and One Act Theatre Festival Director’s award at the International One Act Theatre Festival „MonoBaltija“ in Kaunas 2009.

Best Actor’s work special award at the 8th Finno-Ugric Peoples theatre festival
„Majatul“ Yoshkar Ola.

The performance is without any breaks, and lasts for 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Director: Andrus Kivirähk
Artist: Liisi Eelmaa
Featuring: Tõnu Oja

The world is full of little people. Life is not easy for them. They are constantly treated unjustly. They are poor men. Fortunately, they also have something which they can rely on. A thick book, which has answers to every question imaginable. They also have wise uncle Paul who advises them on right and wrong and how life should be lived. If one has such a book and such an uncle, life is not at all as difficult. At least one doesn’t have to think for himself any longer. One has to do only as the book and the uncle command.

„Rooster’s Handbook“ is the story of a man with a book and an uncle. It’s a story of a simple, small man. This is a story of dormant intellect.
Premiere took place September 10th, 2004 in Tartu at Luts Theatre.