Review Analyzes the Play 'Order No. 2' at Dailes Theatre
The new play at Dailes Theatre, directed by Valters Sīlis, has been reviewed, drawing comparisons to the TV series 'House of Cards'.
The play 'Order No. 2' (Rīkojums Nr. 2) at Dailes Theatre, directed by Valters Sīlis, is not the first political statement in Latvian theatre, but it may remind viewers of the US political series 'House of Cards'. The review notes that both works depict power as a space where public speeches, behind-the-scenes deals, personal ambitions, and rhetoric of national interests intertwine in a complex and inseparable knot.
Although the intrigues of 'House of Cards' take place in Washington and reflect a different political culture, 'Order No. 2' similarly portrays a ruthless struggle for power, manipulation, and duplicity. The review emphasizes that the production prompts reflection on how power affects individuals and society as a whole, while maintaining a connection to the local context.
