The Tooth of Time and the Peelers of Silence

Dace Ignatova, Kirils Ēcis, Guna Zariņa, Band “Alejas” (Latvia)

Family-friendly performance

A resounding event in the attic of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet, drawing attention to an often overlooked but essential figure – the opera cleaning lady. Usually, her work is only noticed when something is out of order. However, in this performance, the cleaner has her own symbolic stage, which she has created from props, costumes and decorations gnawed by the Tooth of Time. The space becomes a living scenic element – a laboratory where old memories, sounds and objects merge into new meanings.

Set Designer and Idea Author: Dace Ignatova

Dramaturge: Kirils Ēcis

Dramaturge and Actress: Guna Zariņa

Music Authors: Music Band Alejas (Kirils Ēcis, Spāre Vītola, Reinis Žodžiks) 

Lighting Designer: Niks Cipruss

Cinematographer: Dāvis Gauja

The Tooth of Time (video): Edvards Kurmiņš

Directorial Consultant: Artūrs Čukurs

Sound Direction Consultant: Staņislavs Kuļikovs

Producers: The New Theatre Institute of Latvia in collaboration with the Latvian National Opera and Ballet