In 2011, for the first time in the history of Latvia, the parliament – the Saeima – was dissolved. The decision garnered enthusiastic public support. President Valdis Zatlers, whose appointment was said to have been plotted by oligarchs in a zoo, became a national hero, and the party named after him participated in the elections.

The President

Dailes Theater

The new courtroom has become a show. The viewer has become the juror who will decide the guilty and innocent in the comment section of social media. We, the lovers of screens, have gotten used to watching celebrities on trial. At first, it was the MeToo scandals and the resulting dethroning of powerful men. And then the opposite – Johnny Depp wins his defamation suit against his ex-wife’s accusations. But one celebrity has not reached the headlines though the accusations against him are the gravest of all and the punishment graver still.

The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot

Following the phenomenal success of "ROTKHO" at the largest and most prestigious theatres and festivals across Europe, Polish director Łukasz Twarkowski and his team return to Dailes Theatre. The director presents "ORACLE", the second part of his science trilogy investigating the entanglement of science and war.

Oracle

True obsessions and absolute passions are like skyscrapers — they cast shadow on passers-by.

The Fountainhead

One of the biggest scandals in the art world lies at the heart of this ground-breaking production. In 2004, a couple bought a painting by Mark Rothko for $8.3 million. Years later, it turns out to be not by Rothko himself, but by a Chinese maths teacher from Queens who also forged works by Jackson Pollock. Can a fake painting evoke real feelings? What is real art and what is it worth?

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Rohtko

Barbican Theatre

One of the world's most expensive artworks is Mark Rothko's painting No. 6 (violet, green and red) which sold for a staggering €140 million. Whenever new price records hit the art world the question that inevitably arises is: what determines the astronomical value of this work? These days the question is even more difficult to answer, given the technological development of the art market, which raises issues around the value of copies of artworks and the artist's reputation.

Rotkho

His Majesty's Theatre

LG Arts Center

The occupation of Latvia and the highly dubious actions of Latvian statesmen during June of 1940 is the darkest page in the country's history. At the centre of it all, stands the self-proclaimed leader Kārlis Ulmanis. His personality still stirs up discussions, and attracts radical opinions to this day– some criticize while others worship him. But what really happened? Would it have been possible for Latvia to remain independent had the leader Ulmanis made different decisions?

How To Lose A State

Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk’s masterpiece has been described as a book that, once read, stays with you forever. The novel has captivated readers with its philosophical detective story and the scope of its timeless themes. At its center is Janina, a tenacious woman whose unique worldview leads us into exploring the most beautiful mysteries of nature and astrology. She is a romantic with the sharp drive of Miss Marple.

Kaspars Dumburs

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 1 - Dec 11, 2026

The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot · Dailes teātris

Nov 5 - Dec 9, 2026

The President · Dailes teātris

Nov 6 - Dec 10, 2026

The Fountainhead · Dailes teātris

Nov 13, 2026 - Feb 13, 2027

Rotkho · Dailes teātris

Nov 20, 2026

How To Lose A State · Dailes teātris

Past events

Nov 5 - Dec 9, 2026

The President · Dailes teātris

Nov 1 - Dec 11, 2026

The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot · Dailes teātris

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