Latvian Celebrities Attend Premiere of ‘Bolderāja’

Rīga, Latvia – February 27, 2026 – A star-studded audience attended the premiere of the play ‘Bolderāja’ at the Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre. The new production, a comedic melodrama, drew prominent figures from Latvian culture and society.

Notable Attendees

Among those present were Latvia’s Minister of Culture, Agnese Lāce, with her husband, Pauls; Ojārs Rubenis and his wife, Vija; educator Ieva Adams with her spouse, Vladimir; Gunta Līdaka, a media policy advisor at the Ministry of Culture; director Andrejs Ēķis with his wife, Daina; singer Samanta Tīna with her mother; director Indra Roga with her daughter; actor Kaspars Dumburs with his wife; and journalist couple Krēvics and Verhoustinskis. Equestrian athlete Rihards Snikus likewise attended the premiere, as did actor Jillingjers without a companion. Santa.lv provides photographic coverage of the event.

About ‘Bolderāja’

The play, written by Justīne Kļava and directed by Elmārs Seņkovs, centers around a wedding in Riga that unfolds into a complex emotional situation. According to the play’s description, the narrative explores themes of past resentments, unanswered questions, and lingering feelings as guests use the celebration to address their relationships. The play balances comedy and drama, examining how characters take responsibility or remain silent in the face of difficult situations.

Playwright Justīne Kļava emphasized the play’s relatability, stating that the characters represent a diverse cross-section of Latvian society, allowing audience members to identify with the story regardless of their background. Director Elmārs Seņkovs highlighted the play’s setting as a deliberately commonplace location, suggesting that the events could unfold anywhere in Riga or Latvia.

Samanta Tīna

Singer Samanta Tīna, born Samanta Poļakova on March 31, 1989, was among the attendees. Tīna is a Latvian singer-songwriter who has represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020 and 2021. She initially gained recognition after winning the Latvian music show “O!Kartes akadēmija” in 2010, earning a scholarship to Tech Music School in London. Her official Facebook page provides updates on her career.