Liepāja Theatre Embarks on Tour with "Greeks" to Lithuania, Poland and Rīga

This summer, Liepāja Theatre will present audiences in Lithuania, Poland, and Rīga with their critically acclaimed play "Greeks," the final instalment of Elmārs Seņkovs' trilogy, which has been nominated for four Latvian National Theatre Awards, including the prestigious "Play of the Year."

On Wednesday, June 12, the troupe will perform in Klaipeda at the international theatre festival "TheATRIUM." Now in its eighth year, "TheATRIUM" has grown into a major cultural event in Lithuania, showcasing an impressive array of national and international performances. This year's lineup is split in two sets, the first with Lithuanian theatre performances, and the other includes productions from Argentina, Estonia, and more, with Liepāja Theatre representing Latvian excellence.

In late October, "Greeks" will grace the stage in Rzeszow, Poland, at the "Festival of Masterpieces – Rzeszow Theatre Meetings." Organized by the Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre for over six decades, this festival highlights the finest in Polish theatre. Liepāja Theatre has the distinct honour of being the sole foreign invitee, closing the festival with their powerful performance. This marks the third collaboration between Liepāja Theatre and the Rzeszow venue, following successful presentations of the trilogy's first two parts, "Shakespeare" and "Grimms."

Rīga audiences will also have the chance to experience "Greeks" during the traditional summer tour. The play will be staged at the Dailes Theatre on the evening of August 8. Tickets are already on sale at Biļešu Paradīze box offices, both in theatres and online.

Seņkovs' "Greeks" completes the thematic circle of his trilogy yet stands alone as a compelling work and you don’t necessarily need to watch the first two to get the idea of the last. While "Shakespeare" and "Grimms" delve into themes of bloody conflict, death, and human cruelty, "Greeks" explores ancient Greek myths to shed light on contemporary issues. The narrative examines humanity's enduring desire to rival the gods, pondering the timeless question: Was Prometheus right to gift fire to mankind?

The production boasts an impressive cast, including Inese Kučinska, Edgars Ozoliņš, Agnese Jēkabsone, Rolands Beķeris, Everita Pjata-Gertnere, Anete Berķe, Kārlis Artejevs, Valts Skuja, Kārlis Ērglis, Madara Kalna, Kintija Stūre, Agnija Dreimane, and Hugo Puriņš. The play's dramaturgy is crafted by Justīne Kļava, with set and costume design by Reinis Suhanovs. Mārtiņš Feldmanis creates the lighting score, and Edgars Mākens, along with contributions from the actors, provides the music. Matīss Budovskis serves as the assistant director, and Līga Zepa as the set designer.

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