Duration: approximately 1 h
No language barrier
Children (5+)

SIGNS, an invented event based on observed facts

Venue:
Valmiera Gauja Riverside Secondary School, Pāvila Rozīša Street 5
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Director
Liena Šmukste
Choreographer
Tonje Sannes (Norway)
Set designer
Laura Liepiņa
Puppet maker
Alīda Pērkone
Participants

Jolanta Znotiņa, Edvards Kurmiņš, Laura Liepiņa, Alīda Pērkone and pupils from Valmiera Gauja Riverside Secondary School – Development Centre

Does a language exist that everyone can understand?

In a world where everyone lives separately – without speaking or connecting with one another – a strange creature suddenly appears, a puppet that captures everyone’s attention. These people must find a common language in order to understand what this creature wants and why it is here.

The performance combines several forms of expression: movement, visual art, puppetry, sign language and music, creating a shared artistic synergy through the collaboration of multiple creative forces.

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Accessibility Information

The performance takes place in the sports hall of Valmiera Gauja Riverside Secondary School.

The performance does not contain spoken language and is experienced visually.

There is a car park next to the school. Two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in the car park. The route from the car park to the school building is paved. There is a ramp at the school entrance.

The sports hall is located on the first floor, close to the school entrance.

There are toilets next to the sports hall. The toilets are accessible to people with mobility impairments.

Audience members will be seated in tiered seating.

Assistance dogs are welcome during the performance.



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Date:
07.08.2026.
Time:
18:00
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