Performances
Marking the 10th anniversary of Homo Novus, we have gathered 11 Latvian artists from various genres for a production of new small scale performances, installations or actions. These works will be based in the British theatre scholar Alan Read’s theory of “theatre as the last human venue” and structured as an event, unified in time and space.
In his book ‘Theatre, Intimacy and Engagement’, Alan Read writes: “The last human venue marks the location and moment of human beings’ awareness of their own eventual extinction. Performance, on the contrary, explores ways in which performance operates as an exciter of sentience, kick-starting our sense of being alive, acting as a pleasurable lengthening of device to extend our inevitable faith. Humans in this venue distinguish themselves from other animals through their experiencing of an extended childhood, in their ability to sustain a controlled, unbroken outward breath and by their unique capacity to aesthetically disappoint.”
‘The Last Human Venue’ programme includes performances by theatre directors Pēteris Krilovs, Vladislavs Nastavševs and Valters Sīlis, and the exhibition by directors Andrejs Jarovojs, Viesturs Meikšāns, set designers Monika Pormale, Izoldes Cēsniece, Reinis Suhanovs, fashion designers MAREUNROL’S and artistic collectives Nomadi and umka.lv.
Tenant / Miniature
2, 3, 4, 6 September
17:00-21:00 The house at Briāna iela 9 |
7, 8 September
12:00-16:00 The house at Briāna iela 9 |
3 and 2* Ls
This work is based on our own story about a man who comes home after a mundane, boring and tiring day at work. Entering the building, he decides to take the stairs to his 5th floor, instead of an elevator. While walking up, he gets lost in thoughts every now and then until he realizes that something is not as it should be. Suddenly, he finds himself in a maze without any connection to reality. Just when this day has exhausted him the most, he has to embark on a journey of self-exploration and find his way out of this maze.
MAREUNROL’S
About artist
MAREUNROL’S are conceptually and technically the most prominent Latvian fashion artists of today with a highly spatial thinking and an interest in theatre and scenography. They have worked as costume designers for a number of performances in the Latvian National Opera, Dailes Theatre and the New Riga Theatre. In 2011 Homo Novus, they showed their delicate installation ‘Tenant’, which later went on tour to Chile and Italy.
Credits
Authors: Rolands Pēterkops and Mārīte Mastiņa-Pēterkopa / MAREUNROL’S
2, 3, 4, 6
September
17:00-21:00
7, 8
September
12:00-16:00
3 and 2*
Lats
Language
No text
Duration
The work can be viewed at any time during opening hours
Address
‘The Last Human Venue’ exhibition is included in the price. Tickets to P. Krilovs', V. Sīlis' and V. Nastavševs' performances need to be bought separately.
* Ticket price for pupils, students, seniors