Latvian Theatre Showcase

Tbilisi,
Georgian theatreshowcase will start this week in frame of International festival,

GEORGIAN THEATRE SHOWCASE 2024!  

3d part of SKATE
We present performances created by esteemed artists of the older generation, who are recognized both in Latvia and on the international theater stage. These large-scale productions are based on world-renowned texts.
“Black Swan”, based on the novel "Idiot" by Fiodor Dostoevsky, created and directed by Alvis Hermanis (New Riga Theatre), “Peter Pen. Syndrom” with original text, author and director Dmitry Krymov (National theatre), “The Master and Margarita”, inspired by Bulgakov’ novel, creation of Tiit Ojasoo and Ene-Liis Semper (Dailes theatre)
And possibility to see "Jazeps and his brothers" in Valmiera, by one of the most important texts in Latvia, Rainis' play, poetic and philosophy, directed by Inese Micule.

Photo from festival club last year at galerija ISTABA

2nd part of SKATE
Here, we have gathered performances that are either based on original Latvian dramaturgy or adaptations of contemporary literature. These works also feature cutting-edge scenography and introduce emerging Latvian directors.
Here we present: “The Soft Power” created by director and playwright Matiss Kaza, with dramaturgie Elza Marta Ruza, original play (National theatre), “Hold Me Tight” created by director and performer Arturs Cukurs with dramaturgie Sodja Zupanc Lotker, based on verbatim, original play (Gertrudes ielas teatris), “Siberian Haiku” directed by Valters Silis follow by the text of Lithuanian novel (Latvia Puppet theatre), “Beside Still Waters” created by director Liena Smukste with playwright Agnese Rutkevica, an adaptation of novel by Regina Ezera (Daugavpils theatre), “How to Lose a State” created by director Toms Treinis with playwright Matiss Gricmanis inspired by Raimonds Staprans (Dailes theatre).

On photo of festival SKATE2023 club - Valbona Xibri and Kristina Kiselovaite
Festival club thanks galerija ISTABA for partnership

Premiere of coproduction between Latvia and Estonia:

The play "Cosmopolitan" was premiered yesterday at UGALA theatre (Ugala Teater) in Estonia, the next premiere show will be happened on 4 of October in Latvia, at Valmieras theatre
Thу collaboration work was created as a part of the program "Tartu - European capital of Culture 2024"

TULEKUL: Cosmopolitan - Lavastus - Ugala Teater Pileteid saab osta Ugala kassast, Piletimaailma ja Piletilevi müügipunktidest üle Eesti ning Internetis aadressidel www.piletimaailm.com ja www.piletilevi.ee.

Baltic visual theatre showcase starts today in Vilnius, 13 - 15 of September.
BVTS is a biennial event dedicated to presenting contemporary visual performance art from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

https://www.facebook.com/BVTS2024

Baltic Visual Theatre Showcase BVTS is a biennial event dedicated to presenting contemporary visual performance art from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

27-29.05.2022 in Tallinn, Estonia.
13-15.09.2024 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

1st part of SKATE
Performances where the primary dramatic impact is conveyed through the musical component, enhanced by visual design and stage movement.
Among these performances: “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl, staged by director and choreographer Anna Abalikhina in collaboration with a set and costume designer Ieva Kaulina and composer Platon Buravitski (Dailes teatris), “Monstera Deliciosa” created by director and libretto author Barbara Lehtna (Estonia) with composer Liva Bluma (Gertrudes ielas teatris), “DiToo” created by composer, musician and libretto author Kaspars Rolsteins and director and actress Dita Lurina (National theatre).

Some information about new program of SKATE 2024:
ABOUT SKATE 2024 (LATVIAN THEATRE SHOWCASE)

As we look forward to the new season, we would like to remind you about the upcoming Latvian Theatre Showcase, taking place from November 7th to 10th in Riga.
We invite you to mark your calendar and join us for this exciting event, where you will have the opportunity to discover the fresh and innovative work of the Latvian theatre artists.

Last year, the festival program was collaboratively curated by both curators and theaters. This approach allowed Latvian theaters to fully showcase their work after a long break, ensuring that their activities were presented to the maximum extent possible.

This year, we have curated a program that focuses on works meeting specific criteria, resulting in a three-part lineup. Each segment is designed to engage theater professionals and reflect the current development trends in Latvian theater.

1. – 8. septembrī Tartu notiks Igaunijas teātra festivāls “Drāma”, kas apkopo iepriekšējā gada aktuālākos un spilgtākos Igaunijas teātra iestudējumus.
Par Igaunijas teātra un skatuves mākslas lauku un tā daudzveidību šodien Jevgēņija Šermeņeva sarunājas ar Igaunijas teātra aģentūras pārstāvi, Igaunijas teātra starptautisko sakaru koordinatori Līsi Aibelu (Liisi Aibel).

Podcast is in Latvian language - we are talking with coordinator of International relations of Estonian theatre, representative of Estonian theatre Agency, Liisi Aibel, about nowadays Estonian theatre field.

Liisi Aibel
Estonian Theatre Insights

Raidieraksts Latvijas Teātra darbinieku savienība (LTDS)

Festival HOMO NOVUS starts today in Riga, with the program includes different events - both for public audience and professionals.
This year some festival events also move to the regions of Latvia,

Program is here:

HOMO NOVUS | International Festival of Contemporary Theatre The International Festival of Contemporary Theatre Homo Novus will explore different hidden layers of reality that are unseen, unheard and uninhabited, still have an essential impact on our lives.

Estonian theatre showcase will be presented from 1 till 6 of September both in Tallinn and Tartu this year.
The program is here:
https://www.draama.ee/program-2024

https://www.batie.ch/en/line-up

La Bâtie-Festival de Genève La Bâtie-Festival de Genève

10 and 11 of August, Dailes teatris presented international collaboration work -

Dailes teatris invited the Ukrainian theatre director Vlad Troitsky and his team of GogolFest to unite the groups Dakh Daughters (UA), The Tigers Lillis (UK) and create an unique musical show with the participation of three actresses of the Dailes Theater. STUPID LIFE is about nowadays Ukrainian struggle to defend their country.

Dakh Daughters Dailes teātris

Book center Neptun in cooperation with the Latvian Academy of Culture created a new book: an anthology of translations of performing arts "Fields of Tension".
The anthology of stage art translations was created as a response to the need to study, understand and explain phenomena that have been observed in the world since the second half of the 20th century and in the 21st century, and have also entered and clearly influenced the modern Latvian theater. In the publication, theories, personal prejudices and suggestions for thinking about contemporary performing arts practices can be read together. The anthology includes works by such authors as Hans Thies Lehmann, Erika Fischer-Lichte, Tim Etchells, Milo Rau, Claire Bischoff, etc.
For Latvian theatre professionals and students, for everyone in Latvia who interested in new theatre art.
Presentation of the book will take place 30.08 in frame of Homo Novus festival in Riga.

Spriedzes lauki. Skatuves mākslas tulkojumu antoloģija Skatuves mākslas tulkojumu antoloģija tapa kā atbilde uz nepieciešamību pētīt, izprast un skaidrot parādības, kas kopš 20. gadsimta otrās puses un 21. gadsimtā ir novērojamas pasaulē, kā arī ieplūdušas un nepārprotami ietekmējušas mūsdienu Latvijas teātri. Izdevumā vienkopus ...

Education and networking

August, 3d, Latvijas Teātra darbinieku savienība in collaboration with Valmieras vasaras teātra festivāls organised a seminar for theatre management, run by expert and art management coach Roger McCann from Great Britain. Representatives from almost all Latvian theatres were present, and also guests from Klaipeda and Tallinn joined us.

We thank everyone who took part in the event, which provided not only the opportunity to gain a new perspective on the routine work of a manager in the theater, but also allowed to build new connections with colleagues.

ARK,

a philosophical tragicomedy created by director Matiss Budovskis,
History repeats itself. Noah once more must decide who will be the chosen ones, who will be given places in the Ark.
https://www.valmierasfestivals.lv/events-en/ark-a-philosophical-tragicomedy

Matiss Budovskis was at Valmiera festival as a co-author of "eSapieni" in 2020, and this he also presents the performance from last year - “Terribly Happy Things” is a summer break show about a priary school life, four friends and one not-so-good friend, a plaster cast covered in writing, dangerous sunshine, foolery, funny song, and a not-so-interesting computer game.
Matiss Budovskis worked a lot with Elmars Senkovs as an assistant for puppets, objects etc. Last SKATE 2023 his first performance "Song Festival", staged in Liepaja theatre, was presented with big success.

VVTF The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wip...

Performance created by Max Fernandes, Portugal and Elza Marta Ruža, Latvia with co-production of New Theatre Institute of Latvia, presenting the result of one month residence at Seda, small town.
During the residency, the artists will meet and get to know the local people, listen to their stories, and share their experiences and knowledge and during the Valmiera Summer Theatre Festival invite the audience to the final event of the residency – a collective performance created with the active people of Seda.
More information: https://www.valmierasfestivals.lv/events-en/stories-from-seda-site-specific-event-performance