A new tradition has been born in Liepāja – the constellation of Latvian theatre festivals has been joined by a new international event: “Theatre in Close-Up”.
From August 21 to 24 theatre lovers enjoyed premieres, guest performances from Lithuania, Poland, and Finland, discussions, a children’s morning, and even a disco in the theatre courtyard.
The festival opened the Liepāja 2027 project strand “Open Theatre Quarter”, which invites new creative explorations and opens Liepāja Theatre to international collaborations.
The opening highlight was the premiere of “The Loneliest Sheep in the World”, followed by remarkable guest performances: “Fantazja”, “The Porno Horror Musical 2”, “Jumppatytöt+”, “Praeis”, and “Patina”.
“Theatre in Close-Up” has opened the doors to a new creative era in Liepāja and set the stage for more to come.
On the evening of September 11, four poets, three languages, and contemporary jazz came together on stage at the “Wiktorija”. The poets — Sabine Huynh (France), Gökçenur Ç (Turkey), Gunta Šnipke, and Roberts Vilsons — participated in a collaborative exchange, blending their voices and styles.
The masterclass marked the continuation of Kitija Balcare’s work on the Eco-Design Guidelines — practical recommendations for cultural event organizers to help them work in line with environmentally friendly principles and Liepāja’s sustainable development goals.
On September 27 at 18:00 audiences at Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber” will have the chance to experience a concert program to Latvia, which is dedicated to the centenary of the 20th-century revolutionary of contemporary music and brilliant composer Pierre Boulez.
