Baltic Drama Forum to take place in Riga from 5 November

The Baltic Drama Forum, an event for the theatre sector, will take place at various venues across Riga from 5 to 8 November. Its programme is designed for both foreign industry professionals and Latvian audiences, and it aims to present the Latvian theatre landscape and current trends in the country's stage art.

What the programme includes

At the heart of the forum is a showcase of performances created by Latvian theatre artists. International industry representatives and local viewers can watch productions that show what Latvian theatres are currently doing.

The programme also includes conferences where participants can discuss issues facing the sector. In addition, readings by young playwrights are offered, giving a chance to get to know the work of a new generation of authors.

An outside perspective

The headline of the LSM Culture article suggests that foreign colleagues at the forum can also see productions of plays by Blaumanis, and asks what picture of Latvian theatre the forum presents to visitors from abroad. The source text does not give details on specific performances, venues or participants.