Dennis Kelly

GIRLS AND BOYS

Tobacco Factory, 58a Miera St.

Psychological drama
Translated from English by Matīss Gricmanis
Premiere - 10^th February, 2023
Duration - 1h 45min

"Stylistically this production progresses from something like a stand-up comedy act into a tragedy. Dārta Daneviča's acting is nuanced and persuasive."

Armands Kalniņš, "Latvijas avīze" 23.02.2023.

ABOUT THE PLAY

“We didn't create society for men, we created it to stop men.”

This is a story about love. About romance. About falling in love with a decent, smart and funny man, who gives his woman enough space to flourish – as a mother and in her career. She is taking her time to find her place, but still, he is not rushing her. When she finally finds her calling in the film industry, her children get admitted to a kindergarten class, events unfold as they sometimes do. Their idyllic family life brutally falls apart.

For a further in-depth conversation on the topic, Dailes Theatre offers an article "GIRLS AND BOYS ARE STILL ONLY KIDS", featuring a discussion between the lead actress Dārta Daneviča and two representatives of contrasting views – doctor and psychotherapist Juris Batņa and philosopher Jana Kukaine –, with additional commentary by psychotherapist Dr Artūrs Miksons. Available in Latvian HERE!

 

• Recommended for ages 12 and up.