RAIM – Musical Summer Production about Raimond Valgre, 2027

RAIM – 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 even before the word itself existed. A deeply moving story, live music and dynamic dance take you backwards through his summers in Pärnu (1939–1949), from bitterness to great dreams. A captivating theatre experience awaits you on a summer evening in Pärnu.

The production reveals Raimond Valgre’s story as we have never seen it before. The venue is the present-day Kuursaal – formerly the Beach Salon, 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 – while moving backwards in time. The journey thus becomes a poetic retrospective: the audience sees Raimond’s life not fading away, but bursting into brilliance.

In Kaili Viidas’s production, young actors, musicians and dancers of today’s generation take the stage, helping to keep alive an idealistic faith 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 these songs the indelible light of an endless summer.

CAST: Sander Roosimägi, Simeoni Sundja, Hardi Möller (Estonian Youth Theatre), Mihkel Kuusk, Johannes Richard Sepping (Rakvere Theatre), Hele Palumaa (Tallinn City Theatre), Luisa Lõhmus, Saara Kaljujärv, Silva Pijon (Must Kast), Hardo Adamson, Harriet Toompere (Estonian Drama Theatre), Carmen Mikiver (Endla Theatre), Indrek Taalmaa, Argo Aadli (Tallinn City Theatre), 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 an unforgettable 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 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 in a rising grandstand. The performance takes place outdoors in the courtyard of Kuursaal. Please dress according to the weather.

We recommend the production for viewers aged 12 and over. Pets and infants in arms are not admitted to the performance. Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

Viewers in wheelchairs 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.

Just 10 captivating performances on a sultry summer evening in Pärnu – in July and August 2027!