Inese Kučinska and Mārtiņš Kalita Win Liepāja Theatre Audience Vote

Since 2008, the Liepāja Theatre has upheld a cherished tradition: allowing the audience to vote for their favourite actors and best performances at the end of each season. This practice has become an integral part of the theatre's annual season closing rhythm.

In the 117th season, a total of 11 new productions were included in the vote, including "The Greeks," created at the end of the previous season, and "No More," which premiered at the Valmiera Theatre Festival and has been touring Latvian schools. The most recent production, "In the Name of Love," premiered only a week ago and will be eligible for next year's vote.

For the past five years, the audience vote has been supported by “Tiamo Group”. On 16 June, at the close of the 117th season, the results were revealed by Toms Zukulis, Chairman of the Board of “Tiamo Group”, following the performance of "Latvian Rockets."

Inese Kučinska was honoured as the best actress for her roles as Emīlija in "Foreign Skin" and Gaea in "The Greeks." Mārtiņš Kalita received the best actor accolade for his portrayal of Rolands Upatnieks in "Latvian Rockets." Anete Berķe and Edgars Ozoliņš were named best supporting actress and actor, respectively, for their roles in "Jasmine" and "The Greeks."

The audience's favourite performance of the season was Regnārs Vaivars' "Latvian Rockets." Valters Sīlis' "Father Silence" secured second place, while Elmārs Senkovs' "The Greeks" completed the top three. Inga Krasovska's "Foreign Skin," performed in the small hall at the Great Amber Concert Hall, narrowly missed the third spot.

The professional assessment of the Latvian theatre season will be revealed on 19 June, when the "Spēlmaņu nakts" jury announces the nominations. Meanwhile, the Liepāja Theatre team will enjoy a well-deserved holiday before heading to Rīga. There, they will present the French comedy "Lē Prenom," directed by Dž.Dž. Džilindžers, at the Dailes Theatre on 6 and 7 August, followed by the highly anticipated "The Greeks" on 8 August.

Liepāja theatre audiences can look forward to the "Open Theatre Days," which have expanded from a one-day event to a three-day celebration from 23 to 25 August. The detailed program, including guest performances, discussions with playwrights and artists, and other exciting events, will be announced separately by the theatre.

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