Homo Novus aims to elevate the diversity and inclusion of all art forms, bodies, and audiences. We are determined to provide contemporary performance encounters for everyone. Some performances, however, are more visual, some are more sound-based, and some venues are more accessible than others. So, before attending, we invite you to consult the information about accessible facilities.

If you have specific requirements, questions or need to apply for a free assistant ticket, please contact our accessibility coordinator Liba by emailing info@theatre.lv or calling +371 28 649 014.

Accessible for audiences with mobility impairment

Accessible for deaf and hard of hearing audiences

Accessible for audiences with vision impairment

ACCESSIBILITY DESCRIPTIONS

This year, the Homo Novus Festival takes place in 9 locations:

1. Festival centre, Kalķu iela 24

Description: The 1st floor of the building is easily accessible by wheelchair. It is possible to get to the 2nd floor using a mobile lift equipped with a special platform enabling use of electric wheelchairs. A spare wheelchair is also available on site. Adapted facilities are located in the adjacent building (24-1 Kaļķu Street), where part of the festival events will also take place.

Events at this venue: L’Animale (03.09.), Who Cares!/? (03.09.), RELAY LECTURE – From the Global South (03.09.), Oh Europa (03.09.)

2. Schwankhalle Bremen, Kalķu iela 24-1 (next to the Festival Centre building)

Description: The entrance door can be opened wider; a small threshold must be crossed. The building also houses custom amenities.

Events at this venue: The Guxxi Factory (every day of the festival from 15:00 to 18:00), “Blind dates” – Riga meets Bremen (02.09, 03.09 and 04.09)

3. Tu Jau Zini Kur, Tallinas iela 10-3

Description: It is recommended to arrive from the entrance gate on Tallinas street. To get to the location, you will have to cross over rough terrain. No adapted facilities on site. Highly visual performance, without text.

Event at this venue: Strange People Stand Very Strangely (03.04., 04.04.)

4. Dirty Deal Teatro, Talsu iela 1

Description: There is a ramp at the entrance. The building has custom amenities.

Events at this venue: Siren’s Dance (03.09., 04.09.), Silencing (08.09., 09.09.)

5. Splendid Palace, Elizabetes iela 61

Description: There is a parking space for disabled guests at the entrance. To enter the building, you have to cross a ramp with an uneven surface. Then follow the guard’s instructions to get to the hall. The building has custom amenities. Movie with subtitles in both Latvian and English.

Event at this venue: movie SHADOW (04.09.)

6. Hanzas Perons, 16A Hanzas Street

Description: There is a parking space for disabled guests at the entrance. Easy wheelchair access from one side of the building . Adapted facilities are located in the basement, which is accessible by a lift.

Events at this venue: Flashdance, Lolling and Rolling (06.09., 07.09.)

7. Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia Kandavas iela 2

Description: The show will take place in the barn building of the Botanical Garden. Please arrive on time.

Event at this venue: FUMÈA (06.09., 07.09. and 08.09.)

8. Latvian Association of the Deaf cultural centre “Rītausma”, Kandavas iela 27

Description: The information will follow

Event at this venue: The Last Night of the Deer (07.09., 08.09., 09.09.)

9. Homo Novus Shake Down, Brīvības iela 109 (entrance from Palīdzības street)

Description: The information will follow

Event at this venue: Homo Novus Shake Down (09.09., 10.09.)