The Latvian National Theatre (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālais teātris) is one of the leading professional theatres in Latvia. It is a modern theatre that is proud of its 100-year history. The building is in eclectic style and it is an architectural and art monument. The country Latvia was proclaimed in this building in the year 1918. On 23rd of February, the theatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The director of National Theatre of Latvia from the year 2006 is Ojārs Rubenis.
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Main mission
The mission of Latvia’s National theatre is to be the centre of national culture and art with the goal to introduce the art of theatre and current events in culture through national values, to an even bigger part of society.
Latvia’s National theatre’s vision for the future is to theatrically concentrate theatre’s, art’s and culture’s most valuable pieces, by regularly introducing Latvian classics, original work, foreign theatre experience and current events to the viewer.
There are also plans to include the most interesting and the most talented professionals, continue the development of theatre as an art form, as well as strengthen the collaboration between theatres and other cultural organizations.
The guidelines for the National theatre’s development ensure the chance for the viewer to be introduced to all the events happening in the life of theatre in Latvia and with the most valuable foreign plays, as well as an opportunity to be a part of some of the best National theatre’s plays that are in the international circle.
Location
Located in the centre of Riga, just outside the Old Town, it stands next to the canal in a park where the Citadel used to be. Latvian National Theatre is situated in the centre of Latvia capital city Riga, on the bank of Riga canal.
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