

KANDIDS is a musical theatre production in Riga at Dailes Theatre, running from 26 to 28 February 2027. Leonard Bernstein’s work is based on Voltaire’s philosophical satire and follows the naïve Candide as he tries to preserve hope in a world filled with injustice. The production brings together the musical flight of operetta and the truth and brilliance of musical theatre. It is created by students of Dailes 10th Actors’ Studio together with Dailes Theatre actor and director Mārtiņš Meiers. The director is Mārtiņš Meiers, with Juris Vaivods as musical director and arranger. A co-production with the Cēsis Art Festival. Address: 75 Brīvības Street, Riga.