Third Figure (LV) 2025-2026
Third Figure is a a newly-formed collective, initiated by Edgars Niklasons and Jordi Serena Ripley, currently in the early stages of developing their first contemporary puppet theatre performance for adult audiences, When the Earth Gave Way. The performance explores the concept of the Shadow Self and trickster tendencies, rooted in Jungian theory, and their role in shaping our internal and external experiences. Using human-sized string puppets, actors, and puppeteers, they aim to investigate the battles within ourselves when facing societal norms and personal struggles.
Parcitipating artists
Edgars Niklasons (LV)
Edgars Niklasons (he/him) is a theatre maker dedicated to creating emotionally resonant and visually compelling experiences that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. His work integrates contemporary puppetry, visual theatre, and minimal text to explore themes of otherness and social identity. Drawing from both traditional and experimental approaches, Niklasons engages audiences of all ages with innovative storytelling techniques.
Since 2014, Niklasons has developed contemporary puppetry, object-based visual theatre, and site-specific performances across Latvia and Estonia. Collaborations include Liepāja Puppet Theatre, Latvia Puppet Theatre, and Foundation Initium, with projects featured in festivals and cross-border initiatives. Niklasons work fuses puppetry, music, and physical theatre, focusing on memory, identity, and emotional depth.
Jordi Serena Ripley (LV)
Jordi Ripley is an applied theatre- and circus artist passionate about inclusive storytelling, community engagement, and creative education. Experienced in working with diverse groups across age, ability, and background, using performance, facilitation, and movement to inspire connection and change.
Aigars Larionovs (LV)
Latvian movement artist with a diverse background in contemporary dance, capoeira, and acrobatics. Experienced performer, educator, and choreographer with a focus on physical storytelling and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently active across Latvia and internationally in dance performance, education, and creative residencies.
Taken residency at
INITIUM
Foundation INITIUM is a production platform for contemporary art and culture projects. At INITIUM, our mission is to facilitate community development through the transformative power of arts and culture. We collaborate with communities to create and develop innovative theatre productions and art projects that reflect their unique stories, perspectives and experiences. Through these collaborative endeavours, we strive to promote social change and inspire a more inclusive and vibrant society.
Davvi – Centre for Performing Arts
Davvi – Centre for Performing Arts is a hub and a gathering point in Northern Norway for the professional independent Performing Arts community. The organization is a laboratory for new ideas, artistic research, and an open space where different cultures are cared for. We challenge hegemonic thinking and support cross-sectorial artistic working and thinking. We are staff of 11 curios people, we are placed in Hammerfest, Tromsø and Bodø and we are a space that offers residency, laboratories and producer services.
Kunstplaats Vonk
Kunstplaats Vonk is a studio and residency space for visual and performance arts in Hasselt and Genk, Belgium. At their 3 buildings they support artists with artistic feedback, an international network, presentation opportunities, studio-space and a financial contribution (for the residencies).
