Go back THE FROZEN CANDIES. A Circus Christmas for the Whole Family
Photo: Oskars Upenieks
As Christmas approaches and the New Year draws near, Riga Circus, together with the Riga Circus School and the theatre troupe KVADRIFRONS, invites audiences to a warm and visually rich winter performance for the whole family — “Cold Candies”, shown on selected dates at Riga Circus.
On the eve of Christmas, a postman unexpectedly arrives at Riga Circus with cold, delicious candies — so tempting that every circus resident tastes them. The candies sparkle like frozen stars, crunch like icy winter icicles, and carry the scent of a distant childhood. Yet soon after, strange things begin to happen at the circus. It becomes clear that someone must uncover the secret of the cold candies and set things right again.
“Our performance is a slightly naive reminder of one very simple thing: it is important to believe that good can prevail. Not because everyone suddenly becomes perfect, but because someone finds the courage to correct a mistake, ask for forgiveness, and bring others closer together again. This story begins with unpleasant, cold candies and ends with togetherness. That is the power of Christmas joy. And one more thing — I am happy about this annual meeting: artists from Riga Circus and KVADRIFRONS come together in one round arena to create a magical connection, where theatre and circus complement and nourish each other, creating a true celebration,” says Klāvs Mellis, a representative of the show’s creative team.
When: December 19, 20, 21, 22 and January 3, 4, 9 and 11
Where: Riga Circus Arena, Merķeļa Street 4, Riga
Performance duration: 90 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission
Recommended age: suitable for audiences of all ages
Performance language: Latvian
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible; suitable for people with hearing impairments
Featuring performers:
The Postman Gnome – Mariano Gedvijo (Mariano Gedwillo) (clown, juggler, actor)
The Cool Fraulein – Anta Aizupe (actress)
The Mole – Jānis Kronis (actor)
Gecko and Bacon – Elīna Konrade and Roberts Aubēns (duo acrobats)
The Black Widow – Betija Krole (aerial acrobat)
The Crazy Squirrel – Dmitrijs Pudovs (juggler, object manipulator, balance artist)
The Cricket – Eduards Haļass (acrobat)
Creative team:
Direction, Dramaturgy: Klāvs Mellis, Ance Strazda
Choreography, Direction: Rūdolfs Gediņš
Composer: Kārlis Tone
Set Designer: Kate Krolle
Lighting artist: Reinis Zalte
Costume Designer: Elīna Pērkone
Producer: Vita Valheima
Organized by: Riga Circus, Riga Circus School, and Kvadrifrons
Information for visitors:
The Riga Circus opens one hour before the start of the performance.
The venue offers a cloakroom, café, Riga Circus School stations and a Circus shop.
Seating is unassigned and tickets do not correspond to numbered seats.
By attending the event, you agree that for publicity purposes:
• you may be photographed and filmed;
• your image may be used in TV and online broadcasts, films, photographs, audiovisual recordings and other mass media publications.
