New Riga Theatre to focus new season on Latvia and the power of poetic theatre

The New Riga Theatre (JRT) has announced the direction of its upcoming 2026/2027 season, which will place Latvia and the power of poetic theatrical dialogue at its core, the theatre said.

Focus on Latvia and striking personalities

According to the theatre, the season's productions will aim to illuminate the potential of Latvia's spiritual and intellectual space, turning attention to striking personalities and how they view the world. The theatre has also pledged to listen to the voices of the younger generation, giving them space on stage.

Reflecting on the country's growth

The season's themes also include an effort to recognize the factors hindering Latvia's development, with the goal of prompting audiences to consider how such obstacles could be changed in order to build a better shared life in the country.

JRT emphasizes that poetic theatre holds a particular ability to create a deeper conversation with the public, and drawing on this conversational power will be one of the main directions of the new season. In this way, the theatre combines insight into the worldview of notable personalities with attention to pressing societal questions, shaping a season centered on reflection about Latvia's present and future.