RAIM – 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 will once again bring the story of Raimond Valgre 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 back 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 never seen before. The setting is the present-day Kuursaal—the former Rannasalong, where Valgre could be seen performing on the piano, guitar, accordion or drums, and where his music first swung through the carefree summer nights.

The summer production follows Raimond Valgre’s summers in Pärnu—from 1939 to 1949—but moves backwards in time. In this way, the journey becomes a poetic flashback: the audience sees Raimond’s life not fading away, but bursting into radiance.

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 tender.

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

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

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

Audience members using wheelchairs are kindly asked to contact us in advance at info@varblanekatusel.ee
For group ticket purchases, write to info@varblanekatusel.ee

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.

Just 10 enchanting performances on a balmy summer evening in Pärnu—in July and August 2027!