Valmiera Drama Theatre, Theatre company in Valmiera, Latvia.
Valmiera Drama Theatre operates three performance spaces of varying sizes for different types of productions. The main hall seats 443 people, while two smaller venues each hold around 100 spectators for more intimate shows.
The theatre was founded in 1919, building on amateur performances that had been held since 1885 in a local association's premises. This progression reflects how community theatrical activity eventually became a full professional institution.
All performances take place in Latvian language, reflecting the theatre's role in preserving local artistic traditions. This focus on native language productions makes it a gathering place for the community to experience theatre rooted in their own culture.
The venue is located on Lāčplēša Street and serves as the main professional performing arts center for the wider Vidzeme region. You can find scheduled performances throughout the year at this central location.
The theatre hosts the Rūdolfs Blaumanis Festival, which celebrates the legacy of an important Latvian playwright and takes place every few years. This focused festival brings multiple productions together that explore this figure's dramatic works.
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