Theatre couple Kaili Viidas and Ott Kilusk on marriage: 'Maybe we'll do silver anniversary instead'

Estonian theatre director Kaili Viidas and dramaturg Ott Kilusk, a beloved creative duo in the Estonian theatre world, have opened up about their relationship and family life. The couple, who met through theatre, are raising twins Lauli and Leenu alongside older daughter Emili.

Estonian theatre director Kaili Viidas and dramaturg Ott Kilusk have long been one of the most celebrated creative partnerships in Estonian theatre — but their bond extends well beyond the stage. The pair, who found each other through their shared passion for theatre, recently reflected on the topic of marriage with characteristic wit.

When asked about tying the knot, the couple offered a playful response: «Maybe we'll just do silver anniversary instead,» suggesting that a formal wedding may not be a priority for them, even as their life together has grown in every other sense.

At home, Viidas and Kilusk are raising three daughters — twins Lauli and Leenu, as well as their older daughter Emili. Their family life runs parallel to a prolific artistic partnership that has given Estonian theatre audiences many memorable and distinctive productions over the years.

The two continue to collaborate closely in their professional work, with Viidas directing and Kilusk working as a dramaturg — a combination that has proven both creatively fertile and personally enduring.