

KAS VAR BŪT LABĀKS PAR ŠO? is a biographical theatre production at Liepājas teātris in Liepāja, running from 31 October 2026 to 10 January 2027. Directed by Inga Ungure, the play tells the story of chef Mārtiņš Rītiņš and the role of food in his life, from family celebrations to banquets for influential politicians. The production draws on archives of his cooking shows, memories of people who knew him, and books by Linda Apse and Astrīde Rozīte. The cast includes Rolands Beķeris, Gatis Maliks, Agnese Jēkabsone, Polina Čerņenoka, Mārtiņš Kalita, Santa Breikša, Armands Kaušelis, Valts Skuja, Kārlis Artejevs and Hugo Puriņš. Dramaturgy is by Laila Burāne.