In the new clown performance “The Professional”, the audience will witness a magical transformation — how a person, step by step, becomes a clown. Before the viewers’ eyes unfolds not only a colorful and laughter-filled journey, but also all the failures, misunderstandings, and coincidences that make this path human and unforgettable. It is a story…
Following the open call for Baltic artists to apply for the residency programme, four artists/collectives have been selected to develop and explore their ideas within the Rīgas cirks Residency programme in October and November 2025: 29/09 – 16/10 Eduard Halias (LV) 17/10 – 03/11 Mariano Gedwillo (LV) with the project Muskuy – Dreams 04 –…
A new generation of Latvian circus and stage artists – Elīna Konrade, Betija Krolle, Roberts Aubēns, Ketija Jurčenko, Andris Zeļonka, and Emīls Zenne – look at Latvia’s circus past and reflect on their personal journeys to explore why the idea of “running away with the circus” remains so compelling today. Followed by a conversation with…
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: In this 5-day intensive workshop, circus artist and rigger Saar Rombout will share her extensive experience in technical and artistic rigging practices to support participants in building a solid foundation for safe and creative exploration. The first two days will focus on theoretical and practical rigging knowledge from different industries, including equipment, knots,…
On Christmas Eve, a basket filled with cold, delicious candies suddenly appears at the Riga Circus – so tempting that almost every circus inhabitant decides to have a taste. These candies shine like frozen stars, crunch like wintry icicles, and smell like distant childhood. But soon, strange things begin to happen – the circus folk…
