RAIM – A Musical Summer Production about Raimond Valgre, 2027

RAIM – A musical summer production about Raimond Valgre, 28 July–8 August 2027 / in the courtyard of Pärnu Kuursaal

The summer production RAIM brings Raimond Valgre’s story back to the courtyard of Pärnu Kuursaal in July and August 2027. Raimond was a pop star before the word even existed. A deeply moving story, live music and energetic dance take us backwards through his summers in Pärnu (1939–1949), from bitterness to great dreams. An enchanting theatrical experience awaits you on a summer evening in Pärnu.

The production reveals Raimond Valgre’s story in a way we have not seen before. The venue is the present-day Kuursaal—the former Rannasalong, where Valgre could be seen playing the piano, guitar, accordion or drums, and where his music first swung through free-spirited summer nights.

The summer production follows Raimond Valgre’s summers in Pärnu—from 1939 to 1949—but moves backwards in time. The journey thus becomes a poetic look back: the audience sees Raimond’s life not fading away, but beginning to shine.

In Kaili Viidas’s production, young actors, musicians and dancers of today’s generation take the stage, helping to keep alive an idealistic belief in a better tomorrow. Across three acts, the artists combine live music, dance and drama to bring to the stage both legendary stories and the person behind them—contradictory, vulnerable, passionate and gentle.

RAIM is the story of a composer whose songs are an inseparable part of Estonian culture, and of a city that gave those songs the unforgettable light of an endless summer.

CAST: Sander Roosimägi, Simeoni Sundja, Hardi Möller (Eesti Noorsooteater), Mihkel Kuusk, Johannes Richard Sepping (Rakvere Teater), Hele Palumaa (Tallinna Linnateater), Luisa Lõhmus, Saara Kaljujärv, Silva Pijon (Must Kast), Hardo Adamson, Harriet Toompere (Eesti Draamateater), Carmen Mikiver (Endla Teater), Indrek Taalmaa, Argo Aadli (Tallinna Linnateater), musicians, dancers

Tickets until the end of August: €55 (rows 8–14), €65 (rows 1–7)

NB! From 1 September, ticket prices are €70 (rows 8–14) and €80 (rows 1–7)

VIP ticket €149 (VIP rows are located in front of the first row of the grandstand)

Experience RAIM as a VIP

A RAIM VIP pass offers a memorable and tasteful summer evening in Pärnu. A limited number of VIP passes allow guests to enjoy the production from seats with the best view, directly in front of the stage in the courtyard of Kuursaal. VIP guests will also have access to a private lounge area, where they can enjoy period-inspired gourmet catering and a carefully selected range of drinks before the performance and during the intervals—a small culinary journey into Valgre’s era.

The performance has 3 acts. The running time, including two intervals, is 4 hours and 15 minutes. Audience seats are on chairs on a raked grandstand. The performance takes place outdoors in the courtyard of Kuursaal. Please dress according to the weather.

We recommend the production for audiences aged 12 and over. Pets and infants will not be admitted to the performance. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.

Wheelchair users are kindly asked to contact us in advance at info@varblanekatusel.ee

For group ticket purchases, please write to info@varblanekatusel.ee

Parking

Parking is subject to Pärnu city’s usual parking regulations. See more: Parking in Pärnu. We recommend arriving on foot or by bicycle.

The outdoor cafés are open one hour before and after the performance and during the intervals.

Only 10 enchanting performances in the sultry summer evenings of Pärnu—in July and August 2027!