Daugavpils Theatre opens its new season on September 5 with Danish director Kim Bjarke’s comedy “Ārkārtīgi svarīga persona (VIP)”, according to the theatre’s season-opening general meeting held on Friday, August 7.
Psychological Dramas and International Collaborations
The upcoming repertoire centers on deep psychological productions exploring self-discovery and complex family relationships. Alongside these themes, the institution continues its linguistic diversity initiatives by preparing a Polish-language production for early next year, building on successful international partnerships established in previous years.
“Pīļu medības” Premiere in October
The theatre’s first brand-new premiere debuts on October 3 with Aleksandra Vampilova lugas “Pīļu medības” iestudējums. Directors Edgars Māliņš and Oļegs Šapošņikovs are co-directing the project following their previous collaboration on Vampilov’s “Vecākais dēls”. According to the theatre, the existential drama examines complex interpersonal relationships, procrastination, and uncertainty. The production runs in Russian with Latvian translation subtitles.
Did you know?
Henrik Ibsen’s play “Rēgi” (pazīstama arī kā “Spoki”), currently entering production under Norwegian director Terje Skunsengs-Neudērs (Terje Skonseng Naudeer) for an early November premiere, caused widespread public outrage when first published in 1881 due to its dark family secrets and themes of inescapable past trauma.
Children’s Musicals and Holiday Events
For the holiday season, Daugavpils Theatre presents Jāņa Lūsēna mūzikls bērniem “Īkstīte”, featuring both the Latvian and Latgalian languages. The annual New Year’s Concert relocates this season to the Daugavpils Kultūras pilī to accommodate larger audiences, complemented by a small-form production directed by Vadims Bogdanovs.
Baltic Touring and Guest Performances
Theatre leadership has initiated discussions with Viļņas Veco teātri regarding guest performance exchanges, alongside ongoing cooperation with Tallinas Sidalinnas teātri. According to the schedule, Daugavpils Theatre travels to Riga in October with the play “Kaija” and participates in a festival in Biržos in November.
Ticketing Information
Tickets for September and October performances are available at the Daugavpils Theatre box office (phone 654 26520), at “Biļešu paradīze” ticket locations across Latvia, and online at www.bilesuparadize.lv.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Daugavpils Theatre season open?
The theatre opens to audiences on September 5 with the comedy “Ārkārtīgi svarīga persona (VIP)”.
Where can I buy tickets for Daugavpils Theatre shows?
Tickets are available at the theatre box office, Biļešu paradīze outlets throughout Latvia, and online.
What language are the foreign productions performed in?
Upcoming productions include Russian-language performances with Latvian subtitles, Polish-language works, and bilingual children’s shows featuring Latvian and Latgalian.
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