

DZIMŠANAS DIENAS KŪKA is a drama production in Riga at Jaunais Rīgas teātris from 18 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Performances take place in the Great Hall at 25 Lāčplēša Street. American playwright Noah Haidle’s play explores how life changes while one tradition remains constant: baking a cake for every birthday. Ninety birthdays and 90 cakes connect the past, present and future. The production lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and is performed in two acts. It is directed and designed by Alvis Hermanis, translated by Ieva Lešinska, with costumes by Jana Čivžele. The cast includes Agate Krista, Gerds Lapoška, Toms Harjo, Jana Čivžele, Evelīna Priede, Ritvars Logins and Ričards Murāns.