International Festival of Contemporary Theatre
Programme
Fortress
6, 7, 8 September 19.00, Daugavgrīva fortress (departure at 19.00 from Strēlnieku laukums) | 10 and 7 eur
How does the age of information and media part us? When does the story become a myth, an opinion turns into faith? How does the information bubble become a fortress? Documentary performance staged in the historical site of Daugavgrīva Fortress reveals contemporary media world full of myths and false facts. It’s an invitation to embark on the journey in different information spaces and experience the complexity of today’s divided world. Fortress continues Krista Burāne’s interest in the phenomena that divide and unite us and involves people from Latvian and Russian communities as co-authors and performers.
Created with the support of British Council in Latvia.
About artist
In her work Latvian activist, writer, theatre and film maker Krista Burāne is testing different ways of collaboration with the audience by offering space and time for mutually respectful conversation. Krista is one of the few Latvian artists engaged in the research and practice of documentary and reality theatre.
Credits
Author: Krista Burāne
Directors: Krista Burāne and Mārtiņš Eihe
Particpants: Daugavgrīva and Bolderāja inhabitants
Dramaturgy: Laila Burāne
Set-design: Rūdolfs Baltiņš, Krišjānis Elviks
Producer: Lelde Prūse, New Theatre Institute of Latvia
Premiere on 6 September, 2017
Premiere
6, 7, 8
September
19.00
10 and 7*
eur
Language
Latvian and Russian
Duration
3h30 (including bus ride)
Address
Departure from Strēlnieku laukums at 19.00. Please be prepared, this is an open air performance.
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Supported by
* Reduced price for students, seniors, people with disabilities