Re Riga!

Photos and video: Re Riga! 2024

29.08.2024.

What a festival week it has been! There were lots of inspiring shows (including some world premieres) and plenty of emotions. Let’s take a not-so-short journey through the festival performances! Enjoy the photos and video capturing the brightest moments from all the days of the Re Riga! festival – all the performances and locations!  …

THE REVIEW LAB: WRITING ON CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS SHOWS

03.08.2024.

Journalists, stage art critics, writers, students, and all individuals interested in attending the Re Riga! festival shows on August 15-16 are invited to apply for the circus critics workshop (specific performances are listed in the application form.) This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in the circus critics workshop during the Re Riga! festival. WHEN:…

Kicking off the RE RIGA! Festival: Thom Monckton’s clowning performance “Only Bones v1.0”

31.07.2024.

As the RE RIGA! festival approaches, a special event is expected at Riga Circus on August 3rd – the solo show “Only Bones v1.0” by Thom Monckton, a multiple award-winning artist from New Zealand. The show is a brilliant example of virtuoso, humorous, and personal clowning that showcases the magic of physical theatre and contemporary…

RE RIGA! FESTIVAL: “Croûte” by Defracto

08.07.2024.

Physically engaged, hyper contextual, “Croûte” is the fruit of a decade of research on expressive juggling and physical humor. When and where: Tuesday, August 13, 6PM, Rīgas Cirks yard/ Thursday, August 15, 5.30PM at Vērmanes garden / Friday, August 16, 6PM at Vērmanes garden Suggested age: All ages Duration: approx. 30 min Free entrance (invitations,…

RE RIGA! FESTIVAL: “US” BY Company Midnight

05.07.2024.

An unhealthy mix of knife-throwing, a rebellious computer and lots of bad ideas. When: Friday, August 16 at 8.30PM / Saturday, August 17, 4PM Where: Rīgas Cirks technical backyard Suggested age: All ages Duration: 45 min Free entrance (invitations, free tickets or festival pass needed) About the show “Us” “Us” is an insight into the daily…