The circus company Based On Kimberly is developing the performance “Yes Person” as part of Rīgas Cirks’ residency programme. Based on Kimberly, a new company created by Imogen Huzel and Inka Pehkonen (formerly co-directors of Fauna Circus and Sisus). Their desire is to uncompromisingly and unpretentiously commit to our vision of what circus can be,…
We welcome you to the renewed arena of Rīgas cirks! During the renovation process, the walls and the foundations of the historical circus building have been strengthened, the dome and the arena itself is now renewed so that it supports the contemporary needs regarding the safety aspects as well as the artistic needs. The cultural…
Excerpts from the interview with Māra Pāvula, originaly published at sirkusinfo.fi Interview conducted by Essi Brunberg / Pragma Helsinki. Mãra Pãvula is the CEO of Rīgas cirks, an appointment which began in January this year. Mãra works towards the development of contemporary circus in Latvia by producing events and regularly writing articles about circus…
Riga International Conference on Circus Education (RIGA ICCE 2022), May 10-11 in Rigas cirks, Zeļļu Street 25 Conference programme TUESDAY, May 10 / Riga, Zeļļu Street 25 12.00 – 13.00 Registration / guided tour of Riga Circus school 13.00 – 13.15 Opening of the conference. Latvian Academy of Culture, Baltic Nordic Circus Network, Rīgas…
Circus in the City is an exciting free interactive performance in the urban environment of Riga. Following the checkpoints on the map of the center of Riga, you get the chance to not only learn about the history of Riga Circus, but learn special tricks provided by circus performers. This is an opportunity to discover…
