“Nacionālais kanāls” is a theatre play in Riga at the Nacionālais teātris, running from 12 November 2026 to 18 February 2027. The story follows news anchor Howard Beale, whose dismissal because of ratings leads to dramatic changes at the television channel. The production is written by Lee Hall and Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Matīss Kaža. The cast includes Egons Dombrovskis, Agnese Budovska or Agate Marija Bukša, Ivars Kļavinskis, Igors Šelegovskis and others. The play explores media, sensationalism and public perception, combining multifaceted acting with pointed social commentary. The venue address is Kronvalda bulvāris 2, Riga.
