

“Vecīša cimdiņš” is a musical fairy tale for the whole family in Riga at the Small Hall of the Latvian Puppet Theatre, running from 18 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. Elves Tirkšķis, Tarkšķis and Svilpīte help Santa Claus and receive a special task: to tell children a fairy tale. Their attempts to stage the story show that it is not as easy as it seems. The adaptation and direction are by Arnita Jaunzeme, with scenography by Vita Radziņa and music by Mikus Frišfelds. The cast includes Anna Klišāne, Anrijs Sirmais and Matīss Millers. Suitable for families with children; visitors are asked to review the theatre’s attendance guidelines.