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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."
Latvian theaters to perform at international festival
Latvian theaters to perform at international festival
The “Postwest” intercultural theater festival has moved from the Berlin Theater to the digital environment: from 24 to 26 June, shows, show records, discussions and other cultural events will be online. Three projects from Latvia will also participate in the festival, said Gertrude Street Theater on June 17.

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