LATVIEŠU RAĶETES is a documentary play in Liepāja at Liepāja Theatre, running from 29 October 2026 to 16 January 2027. Directed by Regnārs Vaivars, the production explores the history of Latvian bobsleigh through interviews with 21 people connected to the sport. It places engineer and coach Rolands Upatnieks at the centre; he was an important figure in the development of bobsleigh in Latvia. The play uses contemporary technology and commemorates Upatnieks’s contribution. The cast includes Mārtiņš Kalita, Valts Skuja, Kārlis Artejevs, Artūrs Irbe and others. In the 2023/2024 season, the production received nominations in five “Spēlmaņu nakts” award categories. Address: Teātra iela 4, Liepāja.
