

“Gangsteromīte” is a puppet theatre play in Riga at the Latvian Puppet Theatre, running from 14 November 2026 to 14 February 2027. Based on a novel by David Walliams, the production follows 11-year-old Ben and his loyal, seemingly mysterious grandmother. Life-sized puppets create the show’s distinctive visual atmosphere. The creative team includes director Edgars Niklasons, dramaturge Lūks Džozefs Velšs, set designer Sintija Jēkabsone and puppet designer Evita Bēta. The cast features Miķelis Žideļūns, Elīna Bojarkina and Baiba Vanaga. The play is suitable for families with children. Address: Riga, Kr. Barona Street 16/18; Latvian Puppet Theatre visitor rules apply.