Valmieras teātris is staging five touring productions at Dailes teātris in Riga between September and November, according to the official theater schedule. The autumn guest performance series spans both the Large and Small halls at Dailes teātris, featuring biographical drama, multilingual comedy, literary adaptation, road-trip drama, and dark comedy.
Winston Churchill Biography Opens Riga Guest Series
Ronald Keaton’s play examines the 20th-century political figure through his passion for painting, blending historical events with intimate personal moments to reveal the human behind the statesman. All tickets for the initial run are sold out.
Multilingual Comedy Cosmopolitan Hits Large Stage
On October 14 and 15, Dailes teātris Large Hall hosts the final performances of “Cosmopolitan,” a collaboration between Valmieras teātris and Ugala teātris in Viljandi, Estonia. The production follows colorful personalities meeting in a motel over a 24-hour period, where clashing worldviews and hidden plans lead to absurdly comic situations. Performances are delivered in Latvian, Estonian, English, and Russian, supported by subtitles in Latvian and Estonian.
Literary Adaptation Kalendārs mani sauc in October
Audiences can view “Kalendārs mani sauc” on October 29 and 30 in the Dailes teātris New Hall, according to the program. Mārtiņš Eihe directs this stage version of Andris Kalnozols’ debut novel, presenting a life-affirming story about an individual who perceives the world differently and seeks his own path toward presence within it.
Road-Trip Drama Thelma and Louise Staged in November
The schedule continues on November 12 and 13 in the Dailes teātris Large Hall with “Telma un Luīze” (“Thelma and Louise”). The plot follows two friends—an unhappy housewife and an independent shopkeeper—who decide to break away from their routine lives for a few days. The trip turns into a desperate escape where both must make irreversible choices to defend their freedom.
Dark Comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore Closes the Series
The production features harsh jokes and unexpected twists in a story centered on Irish National Liberation Army lieutenant Padraic and his love for his cat, presenting an absurd look at violence, ideology, and self-justification.
Did You Know?
“Cosmopolitan” brings together actors and production elements from two different countries, utilizing four distinct spoken languages on stage simultaneously with dual-language subtitling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy tickets for Valmieras teātris guest performances?
Tickets are available at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices and online at www.bilesuparadize.lv, though specific shows like “Čērčils” have sold out.
Which venues in Riga are hosting the Valmieras teātris shows?
All five productions are hosted across the Large Hall and New Hall at Dailes teātris in Riga.
What languages are spoken during the performance of “Cosmopolitan”?
The production uses Latvian, Estonian, English, and Russian, with accompanying subtitles in Latvian and Estonian.
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