

MELNAIS PIENS/2024 is a visually poetic theatre production in Riga at the New Riga Theatre, running from 8 December 2026 to 22 January 2027. Choreography meets documentary Latvian stories, creating a metaphorical language about lost paradise, the connection between Latvians and nature, and universal values. The production is directed and designed by Alvis Hermanis, with costumes by Jana Čivžele. The cast includes Vilis Daudziņš, Elita Kļaviņa, Sandra Kļaviņa, Jana Čivžele, Kristīne Krūze and Aminata Grieta Diarra. Running time is 1 hour 40 minutes. Address: 25 Lāčplēša Street, Riga.