John the Skeleton’s Goings-On

Grandma, grandpa and the adventures of a man made of bones. 

Grandma and grandpa have told each other every single story a thousand times, so now they sit in silence, trying not to get on the other’s nerves. Lucky for them, a solitary skeleton awakens in their closet, to make their day. This turns out to be a proper bother, so he is banished back into the closet, to stay forever. Or until the robbers crack open the door…

Named after Triinu Laane’s children’s book, which has been translated into many languages, having won many awards, now sees the physical light of day as VAT Theatre breathes life into this touching story for younger audiences. Of course, this is done through the award-winning, playful VAT style audiences have come to know and love.

For ages 5 and up.

Premiere: May 20th 2026 at the Sakala 3 Teatrimaja Black Box

Author:
Triinu Laan
Adapted and directed by:
Aare Toikka
Designer:
Liina Unt
Lightning designer:
Sander Põllu
Composer:
Veiko Tubin
Choreographer:
Marge Ehrenbusch
Cast:
Triinu Meriste
Margo Teder
Meelis Põdersoo
Lauli Koppelmaa (Ugala Theatre)
Poster:
Siim Vahur
Joosep Maripuu

Dates and tickets

25.05.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
30.05.26
13:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
01.06.26
13:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
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01.06.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
14.08.26
18:00
Viscosa Kultuuritehas
15.08.26
12:00
Viscosa Kultuuritehas
08.10.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
09.10.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
30.11.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal
01.12.26
11:00
Sakala 3 Teatrimaja suur saal

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