National Theatre stages «A Matter of Principle», a play on Latvian history through an investigator's memories
The Latvian National Theatre has recently premiered the play «Principled Position». It is the second joint work by its director, playwright and set designer in a planned trilogy about crimes in Latvia.
The Latvian National Theatre in Riga has recently premiered the play «Principled Position» (Principiālā nostāja). It presents the history of Latvia as seen through the memories of an investigator.
The production is the second joint project of director Roberts Dauburs, playwright Janis Jonevs and set designer Kristians Brekte. The three are working on a planned trilogy about crimes and their investigation in Latvia, and the new play continues that series.
The playwright and the set designer have spoken about the production and its content. The source text gives no further details on the plot, the cast or performance dates.
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