Theatre troupe «Kvadrifrons» explores what it means to be Latgalian in new production
On September 20, theatre troupe «Kvadrifrons» will premiere its documentary production «Apjukušais bārns» («The Confused Child») at the «Zirgu stallis» venue inside the Riga Circus, performed in the Latgalian language and centered on questions of identity. The show is described as a kind of expedition across the Latgale region in search of what shapes belonging there. The piece explores how Latgalian identity resists simple definitions, drawing on documentary material gathered from real encounters in the region. No further details about cast or content have been released yet.
Riga audiences will soon get the chance to see a new theatrical work exploring identity and belonging tied to the Latgale region. Theatre troupe «Kvadrifrons» will premiere its latest production, «Apjukušais bārns» («The Confused Child»), on September 20 at the «Zirgu stallis» venue located inside the Riga Circus.
A documentary look at identity
The production is built in a documentary style and will be performed in the Latgalian language. According to its creators, the work addresses the question of what truly defines belonging to the Latgalian community, and how this identity manifests today — often resisting clear, simple definitions.
An expedition across the region
The creative process behind the show is described as a kind of expedition across Latgale, with the theatre makers traveling through the region to meet its people and gather material for the documentary production. As a result, the performance is grounded not in fiction but in real observations and experiences collected during these encounters.
The premiere is set to take place at «Zirgu stallis», a cultural and arts venue operating within the Riga Circus building. The show's creators have not yet released further details about the cast or the specific content of the production.
