Churchill – Valmiera, October 24, 2026
Churchill – Valmiera, October 24, 2026
The play “Churchill” will be performed at the New Hall of Valmiera Theatre on October 24, 2026. It is Ronald Keaton’s two-part play “A Politician’s Self-Portrait”. The production focuses on the British statesman Winston Churchill. The performance is structured as a mosaic of memories that leads into Churchill’s inner world. Giving in to his passion for painting, the protagonist creates a subjective biography of his own life. Alongside historical events, personal and intimate moments are also revealed. The director and set designer is Reinis Suhanovs. Tālivaldis Lasmanis will play Winston Churchill. The video artist is Anna Konovalova, while the costume designer is Ilze Vītoliņa. The music for the production was composed by Arvīds Saulītis, and the translation was prepared by Laura Romanovska. The production focuses on the final period of the politician’s life, his old age and his achievements in politics. It may interest viewers who wish to look at a historical figure through the prism of personal memory and self-irony.
What to Expect at the Event
“Churchill” offers a perspective on a man who grew from a stammering boy into a determined strategist while never losing his human weaknesses. The performance combines historical material with the protagonist’s subjective self-portrait and invites reflection on the role of the individual during major geopolitical changes.
Venue and Time
The performance will take place on October 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the New Hall of Valmiera Theatre, Lāčplēša Street 4, Valmiera. The performance lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Tickets
The ticket price is EUR 30.00.
Important Information for Visitors
- The performance is in two parts.
- The venue is the New Hall of Valmiera Theatre.
Why Attend
The production offers a focused solo performance portraying a historical figure and highlights Churchill’s self-irony, political experience and the contradictions of his life. It is an opportunity to see Valmiera Theatre’s interpretation of the person behind the image found in history textbooks.