Theater
New Riga Theatre building restoration finished
New Riga Theatre building restoration finished
The renovation and reconstruction of the New Riga Theatre (JRT) building has concluded, and the object was commissioned on December 22, 2023, according to Renārs Griškevičs, chair of the state JSC "State Real Estate" (VNĪ).
Latvia's annual theater awards presented
Latvia's annual theater awards presented
On Thursday, November 23, Latvia's annual top theater awards were given out in the traditional "Spēlmaņu nakts" (Night of Players) ceremony.
Voting begins for audience's favorites in Latvian theater
Voting begins for audience's favorites in Latvian theater
The Latvian Theatre Employees' Union (LTDS), in co-operation with the portal LSM.lv, the Latvian Theater Catalogue izrades.lv, and professional theatres of Latvia, invites theater enthusiasts to vote for the audience favorites in the Latvian national theater award "Spēlmaņu nakts" from November 1 to 19.
Play performance in Daugavpils sparks controversy
Play performance in Daugavpils sparks controversy
The premiere of a play launching the new theatrical season at Daugavpils Theater has become the center of a controversy involving both the theater itself and the Ukrainian embassy in Latvia, reports LSM's Russian-language service.
Reconstruction of New Rīga Theater to be finished by end of year
Reconstruction of New Rīga Theater to be finished by end of year
State-owned JSC State Real Estate (Valsts nekustamie īpašumi, VNĪ) and SBSC (Skonto Būve/Skonto Construction) have agreed to finish and commission the building of the New Rīga Theater (JRT) by the end of the year, VNĪ Board Member Jeļena Gavrilova told LSM on March 23.
New Rīga Theater reconstruction could be finished in autumn
New Rīga Theater reconstruction could be finished in autumn
The full company “SBSC” (Skonto Būve” and “Skonto Construction”) has submitted an offer for the completion of the works of the New Rīga Theater (JRT) – on October 29 of this year, but “State Real Estate” (VNĪ) has not received any evidence that the builder can meet the deadline, according to VNĪ board member Jeļena Gavrilova, LSM's culture editorial reported on February 6.
New Rīga Theater to strike due to delays in building repairs
New Rīga Theater to strike due to delays in building repairs
The artistic director of the New Riga Theater (JRT), Alvis Hermanis, announced on social networks that the theater, in protest against delays in the completion of construction of the theater building on Lāčplēša Street, will stop staging new plays, Latvian Television reported on January 18.
Jūrmala theater opens doors after renovation
Jūrmala theater opens doors after renovation
In January, Jūrmala Theater has opened its doors to visitors after reconstruction, housing a troupe of amateur theater actors, a puppet theater studio, and a youth theater studio, the local government said Monday.
Latvian actress Velta Skurstene dies
Latvian actress Velta Skurstene dies
One of the most famous Latvian theater, radio, and film actresses Velta Skurstene has passed away aged 91, her daughter Zane Lāce said on November 12.
Acclaimed scenographer Andris Freibergs dies
Acclaimed scenographer Andris Freibergs dies
Andris Freibergs, distinguished scenographer and professor, has died aged 83, head of Latvian Theater employees union Ojārs Rubenis told Latvian Television.
Experience contemporary Ukrainian theater in Latvia
Experience contemporary Ukrainian theater in Latvia
"Art is not out of politics, we fight for every spectator and his support for Ukraine. Every appearance on the stage, purchased ticket, published news – these are all small steps on the way to our common victory in the cultural fight against Russian aggression."

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