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…
Rīgas cirks Residency Program welcomes applications from contemporary circus artists and artist groups (up to 4 persons; any of circus disciplines) from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia Deadline for applications: September 14 Results: September 19 Residency period: 1 October – 30 November, 2025 Duration of a residency: 2–3…
RĪGAS CIRKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE NEW THEATRE INSTITUTE OF LATVIA PRESENTS: performance “Sandscapes” by Ueli Hirzel (Switzerland) An empty black circle. A pendulum draws a fragile spiral of white sand. Movement creates patterns, patterns become images, images intertwine, layer beyond layer, regenerating through cycles of destruction and renewed motion. Echoes of the Circus…
