Programme

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

It is the story of a special friendship. Of the bars that imprison us, that we inherit, that we build for ourselves, that we hide behind for protection, and that leave marks forever. And of freedom, as well. Of childhood, dreams, the endless sky, and the longing to fly. At the heart of this stage adaptation, inspired by William Wharton’s novel, lies the friendship and coming of age of two boys who, at a first glance, have nothing in common. Birdy’s desire to fly and fascination with birds lock him inside the cage of his own mind—a sensitive boy unable to cope with the cruelty of the everyday world. Al, on the other hand, tries to escape the cage of poverty, violence, and a fate he inherited, only to become trapped in his own mind by the horrors he lived through during the war.Will the two boys, through their shared past, friendship, and the rediscovery of one another, find their way back to themselves and, at last, become free?

Who wouldn’t want to be rich, to earn lots of money with little effort, to wear beautiful clothes, and live in a bigger house? That’s all Jankó ever wanted, so he grabbed his walking stick and set off into the world. And because this was a world of fairy tales, he gained much more than he expected. In addition to riches, he also found the love of a real fairy. Is this the end? Is this the conclusion of the story? No, it is not over—it’s just the beginning. What comes easily goes quickly—and the fairy leaves. Only now does Jankó realize that all the wealth, beautiful clothes, and the big house are worthless without someone to share. So, he takes his walking stick and sets off once again. He no longer cares about treasures or richness, only if that beautiful fairy could be with him one more time. He would even fight the devil himself for her. (And he will.)

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Once upon a time there was a small village in the heart of Africa. There lived a mother and her three sons. They were very poor. But they had something: mother's beautiful hair, ebony-black, long as to reach one end of the village and the other. Her hair saved them from all their mishaps: when they were hungry, they could use it to fish, when they were bored, they would use it to jump rope, when it rained, they would hide under it. But one day, the boys grew up and left home in order to make a living... Will mother's hair keep protecting them?Our performance talks about selfless love and looks for the answers to the question: what is the right way to love? Badu Mamma should learn how to love her children without smothering them, while the three boys need to know that leaving your home is not forgetting – and sometimes we must dare to ask for mother's help.A nonverbal performance for ages above 5.

Despite being banned at first, the novel NOTHING has later become a mandatory read for students. NOTHING tackles the uncomfortable, sensitive and difficult to articulate themes in teenagers' lives. Because we need to talk about certain topics, even when they seem to be nothing important. Janne Teller's book was published in 2000 with great controversy. What kind of writing can cause such a stir? The text inclused fundamental issues for the teen age, such as negotiation of different conceptions of the world, questioning moral principles and experimenting power and helpnessless alike. Yet, in the end, everybody must answer this: what matters in life?

The performance "Underneath the wound" is a personal reflection on the struggles of childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. It unfolds as a lyrical dialogue with the self and with the audience. With dedication, it seeks the essence of the soul in a world that moves too fast, trying to find peace amid the constant winds of change.How do we see ourselves in the world around us? Can we speak our most closely guarded thoughts aloud? How do we face ourselves after being broken? Can anxiety ever truly be put down for good? What lies underneath the wound?

It is the story of a special friendship. Of the bars that imprison us, that we inherit, that we build for ourselves, that we hide behind for protection, and that leave marks forever. And of freedom, as well. Of childhood, dreams, the endless sky, and the longing to fly. At the heart of this stage adaptation, inspired by William Wharton’s novel, lies the friendship and coming of age of two boys who, at a first glance, have nothing in common. Birdy’s desire to fly and fascination with birds lock him inside the cage of his own mind—a sensitive boy unable to cope with the cruelty of the everyday world. Al, on the other hand, tries to escape the cage of poverty, violence, and a fate he inherited, only to become trapped in his own mind by the horrors he lived through during the war.Will the two boys, through their shared past, friendship, and the rediscovery of one another, find their way back to themselves and, at last, become free?

“Toaca” is the result of several months of collaboration between three internationally acclaimed Romanian choreographers – Andrea Gavriliu, Mădălina Dan, and Ștefan Lupu – and the young dancers of the Polish Dance Theatre. They were joined by other Romanian artists: playwright Mihaela Michailov, visual artist Silviu Apostol (Luda), and musicians Cristian Stanciu (Matze) and Claudiu Urse.Through their work, the choreographers bring the richness of Romanian culture to the forefront, using distinct techniques and styles to reinterpret Romania’s theatrical and cultural heritage, blending music and dance. They rediscover Romanian traditions and challenge stereotypes that might distort the perception of contemporary Romanian culture.This Romanian–Polish dance co-production is part of the 2024–2025 Romania–Poland Cultural Season. Through such projects, the Romanian Cultural Institute in Warsaw aims to introduce the Polish public to emerging voices in the Romanian performing arts scene and to foster lasting collaborations between the two countries’ cultural landscapes.