lavapõhises

Lavapõhises is an Estonian adjective meaning stage-based or on stage. It is used to describe performances, formats, or approaches that are designed for live theatre rather than for film, television, or digital media. The term combines lava, meaning stage, with põhine, meaning based, and is commonly seen in phrases such as lavapõhises teoses or lavapõhises esituses.

In usage, lavapõhises refers to works and presentations that rely on live performance, physical space, and audience presence. It highlights elements typical of theatre, such as real-time acting, scenography, spatial relations, and the immediacy of the stage environment. The concept is often contrasted with screen-based or media-based formats, emphasizing the live, in-person experience.

The term appears in theatre criticism, festival programming, and pedagogical contexts to distinguish stage-centered formats from other media forms. It can be used descriptively for a production, design approach, or educational method that prioritizes live, on-stage realization over recorded or virtual experiences.

Examples of usage include descriptions like lavapõhises etenduses, lavapõhises kontserdil, or lavapõhises lavastuses, where the emphasis is on the live, stage-bound nature of the event. While primarily rooted in theatre discourse, the concept is also applicable to live performances that rely on physical presence and interaction with the audience.

See also: lavastus, lavakunst, live performance, theatre.