Latvian National Theatre stages Anšlavs Eglītis's play «The Shameless Old Man»

The Latvian National Theatre has added to its repertoire a new production based on the play «Bezkaunīgais vecis» («The Shameless Old Man») by writer Anšlavs Eglītis. The lead role is performed by actor Juris Lisners, who portrays a character who has spent years conforming to others' expectations but eventually reaches a turning point.

An inner transformation

As Lisners describes the character he plays, the man arrives at a realization that he too, as a human being, has the right to act according to his own wishes — even if that means breaking from long-held habits and possibly displeasing those around him. This shift from a timid, polite figure into someone who allows himself to be shameless forms the central theme of the production.

The play draws on the literary legacy of Anšlavs Eglītis, whose work holds a notable place in Latvian theatre history for its character studies and reflections on social customs. The production invites audiences to watch as an outwardly ordinary, seemingly courteous person gradually reveals a more rebellious true nature.

Details about the production were published in the culture section of LSM, encouraging those interested to see for themselves at the National Theatre how this inner change unfolds on stage.