![Valmiera Theater building commissioned](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/11/thumbnail/2/jcrt.jpg)
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![Valmiera Theater building commissioned](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/11/thumbnail/2/jcrt.jpg)
![Latvian actress Baiba Indriksone passes away](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/05/thumbnail/1/noys.jpg)
The actress Baiba Indriksone (22/02/1932 - 14/05/2024) of the Latvian National Theater has passed away, representatives of the theater announced.
!['Riga Wagner Theater' reconstruction takes step forward](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/04/thumbnail/1/nkoy.png)
The future 'Riga Wagner Theater' is moving on to the next stage of works as demolishing has been completed and the technical design has been finalized, the Riga Richard Wagner Society said in a release on April 29.
![Dailes Theater to reconstruct its Small Hall](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/03/thumbnail/1/n7x4.jpg)
On Thursday, 7 March, Dailes Theater signed a contract with LLC "Pillar Contractor" for the reconstruction of the Small Hall of the theater.
![New Riga Theatre returns to historic premises after seven years](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/02/thumbnail/1/n5q2.jpg)
After seven years of reconstruction, in March 2024, the New Riga Theatre (JRT) will return to its historic home. The return is celebrated with five events -- a book, film, and three shows -- that give viewers a chance to look back at theater history and watch the theater's opening new productions in all three halls, the theater announced.
![Dailes Theater delighted with Paris run of Rothko show](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2024/02/thumbnail/1/n0kw.jpg)
Actors of the Dailes Theater have had a very positive experience playing to audiences in Paris. From the end of January to February 9, guest performances of the production "Rotkho" have been taking place at the prestigious Odeon theater in Paris for nine nights, and all performances were sold out.
![New Riga Theatre building restoration finished](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/12/thumbnail/5/mpju.jpg)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/11/thumbnail/1/mhfn.jpg)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/10/thumbnail/1/m9ce.jpg)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/10/thumbnail/6/m58j.jpg)
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.
![Homo Novus theater festival returns at end of August](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/08/thumbnail/1/lo5y.jpg)
The annual contemporary theater festival 'Homo Novus' has published details of this year's offerings, with a wide range of domestic and international performers on offer.
![Valmiera Summer Theater Festival takes center stage](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/08/thumbnail/1/lmdh.jpg)
Latvia's northern city of Valmiera is the place for theater lovers to head to this weekend with the staging of the annual Summer Theater Festival on August 4, 5 and 6.
![Artistic team leave positions at National Theater](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/03/thumbnail/1/kh5i.jpg)
Following the lead of the chief artistic director Elmārs Seņkovs, other high-ranking staff have left the National Theater, Latvian Radio reported August 2.
![Personnel changes at Latvian National Theater as artistic director Senkovs exits](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/08/thumbnail/4/llpz.jpg)
Theater director Elmārs Senkovs will leave the post of artistic director of the Latvian National Theater, Latvian Television reported August 1.
![Legendary Latvian actress Lilita Ozoliņa dies](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/06/thumbnail/1/l22h.jpg)
The actress Lilita Ozoliņa (19.11.1947–05.06.2023.) passed away on June 5, the Dailes Theater said.
![Reconstruction of New Rīga Theater to be finished by end of year](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/03/thumbnail/1/khcn.jpg)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/01/thumbnail/1/jyjx.png)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/01/thumbnail/1/jyjx.png)
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](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2023/01/thumbnail/1/jxt3.jpg)
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.
![Russian actress controversially scoops top Latvian drama award](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/11/thumbnail/1/jiwf.jpg)
A jury of Latvian theatrical figures created an instant drama of their own November 23 by handing one of the country's top prizes to a Russian actress.
![Latvian actress Velta Skurstene dies](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/11/thumbnail/1/jfvp.jpg)
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.
![Two ballets in one night at Latvian National Opera and Ballet](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/10/thumbnail/1/j8ou.jpg)
In a month's time, the Latvian National Ballet will turn one hundred years old, with a grand concert planned to mark the anniversary at the Opera House.
![Valmiera theater to keep dramatic flame burning in boiler house](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/10/thumbnail/1/ja5o.jpg)
During the reconstruction of its landmark building the acclaimed Valmiera Drama Theater has found a new home in a former boiler house, hence its name: "Kurtuve" (Fireplace).
![Acclaimed scenographer Andris Freibergs dies](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/10/thumbnail/1/j7v5.jpg)
Andris Freibergs, distinguished scenographer and professor, has died aged 83, head of Latvian Theater employees union Ojārs Rubenis told Latvian Television.
![Free theater performances take place in Pārdaugava in August](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/08/thumbnail/1/io31.jpg)
In the second half of August, the “Dirty Deal Teatro” (DDT) show cycle “Summer Theater in Pārdaugava” invites viewers to enjoy readings and performances as part of the Rīga summer cultural program, the theater's representatives said on August 10.
![John Malkovich on appearing on the Latvian stage](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/06/thumbnail/1/i7yg.jpg)
Renowned American actor John Malkovich has been responsible for the hottest theatrical tickets in town this season with a performance on the Rīga stage.
![Latvian actress, politician Ausma Kantāne-Ziedone dies](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/05/thumbnail/1/i4up.jpg)
On Sunday, May 29, Latvian actress and former Saeima deputy Ausma Kantāne-Ziedone has died aged 80, Dailes Theater director Juris Žagars told Latvian Television.
![Experience contemporary Ukrainian theater in Latvia](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/05/thumbnail/1/i48h.png)
"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."
![English-Estonian-Latvian theater upcoming in Rīga](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2022/04/thumbnail/1/hodw.jpg)
Theater-goers are in for a rare treat later this month with some high-quality English-language performances being staged.
![Theater play shows 'where there are mushrooms there are Latvians'](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/11/thumbnail/1/gl15.jpg)
On November 16, Dirty Deal Teatro will premiere the "Sēņošanas čempionāts 2021" (Mushrooming championship 2021) play centering around the mushroom world so dear to Latvians, Latvian Radio reported.
!['Phone call performance' offers Covid-era theater experience](https://static.lsm.lv/media/2021/10/thumbnail/1/gdw2.jpg)
On November 6 and 7 an innovative take on theatrical performance will take place in Latvia with the audience invited to participate in a "phone call performance".
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