https://eng.lsm.lv/ eng.lsm.lv en https://eng.lsm.lv//assets/logo/lsm_hi.png https://eng.lsm.lv/ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/01.07.2026-what-does-new-no-russian-theatre-language-rule-mean.a653412/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:16:00 GMT 653412 No theatre in Latvia will be closed, nor will there be any interference with the content created by theatres, but posters, advertisements, websites, and other information media will have to be exclusively in the official language in the future - this is the main message of Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis  of the nationalist National Alliance political party, commenting on the order he issued immediately after the Midsummer holidays. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/19.06.2026-latvian-actor-enriko-avots-dies.a652155/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:36:00 GMT 652155 Latvian actor Enriko Avots (02.11.1952–14.06.2026), who worked at the Youth Theatre from 1976 to 1992 and later at the New Rīga Theatre and Latvian Television, has died, according to the Latvian Theatre Workers’ Union. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/17.04.2026-ministry-of-culture-rejects-notion-that-theatre-director-job-competition-is-politically-motivated.a643435/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:53:27 GMT 643435 The Ministry of Culture (KM) has announced an open competition for the position of board member of the state-owned "Jaunais Rīgas teatris" (New Riga Theatre/JRT). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/10.03.2026-teatriszip-festival-of-theatre-coming-soon-online.a638205/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:19:25 GMT 638205 Latvian Public Media (LSM) in collaboration with the Boris and Ināra Teterevs Foundation will continue the 14th season of the "Teātris.zip" series on LTV1 and REplay.lv from March 14th. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/24.11.2025-latvias-theatre-awards-handed-out-in-spectacular-style.a623525/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:05:00 GMT 623525 November 23rd saw the presentation of the annual "Spelmaņu nakts" (Players' night) national theatrical awards at the Dailes Theatre in Rīga. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/13.08.2025-circus-festival-set-to-astound-and-amaze-riga.a610274/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:58:00 GMT 610274 From August 13th to 16th, the international contemporary circus and street art festival RE RĪGA is taking place in the center of Riga. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/31.07.2025-liepaja-theatre-actor-ivars-krastins-dies.a608749/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:47:14 GMT 608749 On 30 July, at the age of 72, actor Ivars Krastiņš (15.05.1953-30.07.2025), who worked at Liepāja Theatre for more than 30 years, passed away, his colleagues at Liepāja Theatre said on social media. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/31.07.2025-riga-circus-festival-is-coming-to-town.a608696/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:29:00 GMT 608696 From August 13th to 16th, the international contemporary circus and street art festival RE RĪGA will take place in the center of Riga. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theatre/27.05.2025-latvian-actress-elvira-baldina-dies-aged-105.a600706/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 27 May 2025 09:33:30 GMT 600706 Elvīra Baldiņa (11 August 1919 – 27 May 2025), actress of the Youth Theatre, passed away at the age of 105, as stated on Facebook by actor Gundars Āboliņš. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/06.05.2025-valmiera-summer-theatre-festival-returns-for-10th-year.a597828/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 06 May 2025 08:43:52 GMT 597828 Valmiera Summer Theatre Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, becoming a family festival for all generations. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/25.11.2024-latvian-theater-awards-handed-out.a577622/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:08:02 GMT 577622 On November 23, 2024, the Valmiera Theater hosted the main annual event of the performing arts - the 31st annual award ceremony of the Theater Award "Spēlmaņu nakts."  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/01.11.2024-dailes-theater-head-sought-in-open-competition.a574840/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:13:40 GMT 574840 On November 1 the Ministry of Culture (KM) has announced an open competition for the position of a member of the Board of the State LLC "Dailes teātris". https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/06.09.2024-renovated-valmiera-theater-opens.a567740/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:15:33 GMT 567740 On Thursday, September 5, the Valmiera Theater hosted the long-awaited opening event of the renovated house after several years of reconstruction and renovation works, marking an important stage in the cultural life of Valmiera, said representatives of State Real Estate (VNĪ). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/29.08.2024-curtain-rises-on-another-homo-novus-theater-festival.a566818/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:45:00 GMT 566818 The Homo Novus theater festival kicks off today, and as always offers a very varied and challenging program. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/17.07.2024-valmiera-theater-building-commissioned.a561741/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:53:23 GMT 561741 Valmiera Drama Theater was commissioned on July 15 this year after extensive renovation work, said State Real Estate (VNĪ). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/11.06.2024-latvian-theater-director-zane-kreicberga-dies.a557573/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:43:00 GMT 557573 On the night of June 11, Latvian theater director, professor at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LKA) and theoretician of performing arts Zane Kreicberga (1971–2024) passed away after a serious illness, her relatives announced on Facebook. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/22.05.2024-valmiera-summer-theater-festival-to-return-in-august.a554972/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 22 May 2024 10:32:15 GMT 554972 The popular Valmiera summer theater festival (VVTF) is set to return from from August 2 to August 4, with eight premieres are expected on various stages in the city and beyond. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/14.05.2024-latvian-actress-baiba-indriksone-passes-away.a553985/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 14 May 2024 11:44:00 GMT 553985 The actress Baiba Indriksone (22/02/1932 - 14/05/2024) of the Latvian National Theater has passed away, representatives of the theater announced. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/29.04.2024-riga-wagner-theater-reconstruction-takes-step-forward.a552227/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:45:00 GMT 552227 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/07.03.2024-dailes-theater-to-reconstruct-its-small-hall.a545837/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:07:33 GMT 545837 On Thursday, 7 March, Dailes Theater signed a contract with LLC "Pillar Contractor" for the reconstruction of the Small Hall of the theater. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/29.02.2024-new-riga-theatre-returns-to-historic-premises-after-seven-years.a544891/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:11:04 GMT 544891 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/09.02.2024-dailes-theater-delighted-with-paris-run-of-rothko-show.a542312/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:01:00 GMT 542312 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/27.12.2023-new-riga-theatre-building-restoration-finished.a536814/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:29:16 GMT 536814 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). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/24.11.2023-latvias-annual-theater-awards-presented.a532833/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:01:06 GMT 532833 On Thursday, November 23, Latvia's annual top theater awards were given out in the traditional "Spēlmaņu nakts" (Night of Players) ceremony. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/01.11.2023-voting-begins-for-audiences-favorites-in-latvian-theater.a529953/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:39:00 GMT 529953 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/10.10.2023-play-performance-in-daugavpils-sparks-controversy.a527188/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:17:39 GMT 527188 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/08.08.2023-homo-novus-theater-festival-returns-at-end-of-august.a519356/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:30:11 GMT 519356 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/04.08.2023-valmiera-summer-theater-festival-takes-center-stage.a518663/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:02:17 GMT 518663 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/02.08.2023-artistic-team-leave-positions-at-latvian-national-theater.a518714/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:45:00 GMT 518714 Following the lead of the chief artistic director Elmārs Seņkovs, other high-ranking staff have left the National Theater, Latvian Radio reported August 2. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/01.08.2023-personnel-changes-at-latvian-national-theater-as-artistic-director-senkovs-exits.a518496/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:13:00 GMT 518496 Theater director Elmārs Senkovs will leave the post of artistic director of the Latvian National Theater, Latvian Television reported August 1. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/05.06.2023-legendary-latvian-actress-lilita-ozolina-dies.a511551/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:11:23 GMT 511551 The actress Lilita Ozoliņa (19.11.1947–05.06.2023.) passed away on June 5, the Dailes Theater said. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/23.03.2023-reconstruction-of-new-riga-theater-to-be-finished-by-end-of-year.a502051/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:06:00 GMT 502051 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/new-riga-theater-reconstruction-could-be-finished-in-autumn.a495064/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:27:00 GMT 495064 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/new-riga-theater-to-strike-due-to-delays-in-building-repairs.a492299/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:37:23 GMT 492299 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/jurmala-theater-opens-doors-after-renovation.a491826/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:37:55 GMT 491826 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/russian-actress-controversially-scoops-top-latvian-drama-award.a483987/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:57:00 GMT 483987 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/latvian-actress-velta-skurstene-dies.a482288/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:52:37 GMT 482288 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/two-ballets-in-one-night-at-latvian-national-opera-and-ballet.a480862/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:52:00 GMT 480862 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.  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/valmiera-theater-to-keep-dramatic-flame-burning-in-boiler-house.a479676/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:35:15 GMT 479676 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).  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/acclaimed-scenographer-andris-freibergs-dies.a478483/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:54:00 GMT 478483 Andris Freibergs, distinguished scenographer and professor, has died aged 83, head of Latvian Theater employees union Ojārs Rubenis told Latvian Television. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/free-theater-performances-take-place-in-pardaugava-in-august.a468919/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:51:00 GMT 468919 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/john-malkovich-on-appearing-on-the-latvian-stage.a460218/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 11 Jun 2022 08:07:00 GMT 460218 Renowned American actor John Malkovich has been responsible for the hottest theatrical tickets in town this season with a performance on the Rīga stage. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/latvian-actress-politician-ausma-kantane-ziedone-dies.a459036/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 29 May 2022 16:22:38 GMT 459036 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/experience-contemporary-ukrainian-theater-in-latvia.a458788/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 27 May 2022 10:51:58 GMT 458788 "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." https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/english-estonian-latvian-theater-upcoming-in-riga.a451177/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:44:33 GMT 451177 Theater-goers are in for a rare treat later this month with some high-quality English-language performances being staged. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/theater-play-shows-where-there-are-mushrooms-there-are-latvians.a430494/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:40:36 GMT 430494 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. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/phone-call-performance-offers-covid-era-theater-experience.a426266/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:34:00 GMT 426266 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". https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/theater-in-a-parcel-machine-new-format-of-show-to-premiere-internationally.a397336/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:37:00 GMT 397336 Latvian, Estonian and Dutch playwrights and producers have put together a brand new format of theater in the themes of the pandemic, Latvian Television reported March 18. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/liepaja-puppet-theater-to-offer-new-shows-online.a396118/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:18:13 GMT 396118 Late March and April will bring two new productions from the popular Liepāja Puppet Theater, with performances taking place online. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/ballet-version-of-dracula-planned-for-april-premiere-in-latvia.a392698/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:05:00 GMT 392698 Artists of the Latvian National Ballet are using the current pandemic time to work on a new production: a ballet based upon Bram Stoker's horror classic, "Dracula".