First-Ever Japanese Kyogen Comedy Performance in Latvia by Jelgava Student Theater

The show was created in 2018 as Tartu Collaboration with university director Kalev Kudu and Jelgava Student Theater director Astra Kacenas – as the texts of the Japanese medieval comedy “kyogen” were translated and performed in Latvia for the first time in a century of Latvia.

Mārtiņš Mielavs, the city manager of KK von Strick, tells about the upcoming show: “Kyogenstāsti” is one of the most humane shows seen in Latvian theaters recently. The short etudes, in their simplicity and sincerity, show life in all its splendor and absence at the same time. Without fear of banality, I can say that both the show and the Jelgava students are directed by Astra Kacenas play house there are small miracles in the cultural field of Latvia.

The joie de vivre, wit and love for the work of a person encountered in Jelgava are rare phenomena in today’s world, therefore, with great pleasure and gratitude, we await the performance of guests ” Kyogenstästi” in the village of Strick, on a spring evening. A fun party after the show is guaranteed.”

The Student Theater of the Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies (LBTU), also known as the Jelgava Student Theatre, has been one of the cornerstones of Latvian theater heritage for years. It is not only one of the four university theaters in Latvia, but also the longest standing student theater in the country.

With its theater and various forms of performance, including impromptu nights and stage performances, it has become a cultural and theatrical pearl of the university. With a rich history and continuous growth, Jelgava Student Theater continues to inspire new talents and leave its mark on the Latvian theater landscape.

The exhibition will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 20.00, entry to the event from 19:00. Location: KK Background Villa knitting, Aristīda Briana street 9, Riga. Tickets available in the attached link.