ĪKSTĪTE is a musical in Daugavpils, at Daugavpils Theatre’s Great Hall, from 19 to 21 December 2026. This two-part musical fairy tale follows the tiny Īkstīte as she sets out into the world, meets its various inhabitants and overcomes a series of challenges, gradually discovering what truly matters to her. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the production explores coming of age, faith in goodness, and the love between mother and child. It is suitable for audiences aged 9 and over, runs for two hours, and is performed in Latvian and Latgalian. Directed by Oļegs Šapošņikovs, with music and libretto by Jānis Lūsēns and poetry by Normunds Beļskis. The cast includes Luiza Prokofjeva, Kristīna Zaharova, Natālija Kotona, Marģers Eglinskis, Eduards Beļnikovs, Kaspars Krauklis and Līga Ivanova, among others.
