Signet Bank Becomes a Major Sponsor of the Latvian National Theatre’s 2024 Season

As a local investment bank, Signet Bank continues to support not only the growth of local entrepreneurs by providing access to capital market financing but also to make significant contributions to society as a whole. At the beginning of 2024, Signet Bank became the main sponsor of the Latvian National Theatre’s 105th season and the main supporter of a new staging of Anšlavs Eglītis’ play “The Shameless Old Man.”

The Latvian National Theatre is one of the leading professional repertory theatres in Latvia, boasting a rich history of over 100 years and strong traditions. Each season, the theatre includes new productions of works by Latvian authors, considering it one of its core missions to promote Latvian dramaturgy. The theatre plays a crucial role in fostering national and civic identity. Latvian authors’ works hold a special place in its repertoire, ensuring the preservation of cultural identity and the creation of new national cultural values. To achieve increasingly ambitious artistic goals, the theatre seeks to establish long-term collaborations with prominent Latvian businesses dedicated to strengthening Latvia’s cultural landscape.

We are honored that in the 105th season of the Latvian National Theatre, Signet Bank has become our partner. With their financial support, the theatre will be able to present audiences in May 2024 with a new production of the remarkable Latvian writer Anšlavs Eglītis’ play ‘The Shameless Old Man,’ directed by the talented Latvian theatre professional Gatis Šmits. The theatre extends its gratitude to Signet Bank for their support of Latvian theatre arts and for their contribution to reviving the tradition of cultural patronage,

says Māris Vītols, Director of the Latvian National Theatre.

The Latvian National Theatre is a cornerstone of our cultural heritage, symbolizing national identity and cultural enrichment for more than 100 years. It is a great honor for us to support one of the most significant cultural institutions in its new season and to help bring even more outstanding productions to life. These works not only provide aesthetic enjoyment but also unleash our intellectual and creative potential, inspire us, and enrich Latvian society. We wish the theatre endless creativity and continuous artistic growth!

shares Ineta Done, Senior Vice President of Signet Bank.