Natalia Jarczynska

I love writing about shows like this—it's so easy when I'm swept away by perfection and sheer beauty. So, let's dive into Lumière!

We all know ABBA and the Mamma Mia! musical—impossible to ignore, and nothing in the ​​​​​​​world can stop your body from bouncing along. I'm mean it's music by Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus, you could try to resist, but why would you ruin your evening like that? The new Polish version is fun, sunny, and ultra-energetic—the kind of energy that could light up an entire skyscraper at midnight.

How do you build up an opera that is a national treasure, a patriotic symphony that still resonates in 2025? The Haunted Manor – widely considered Moniuszko’s masterpiece and one of the greatest Polish operas of the 19th century – and yet, surprisingly, it remains little known beyond Poland's borders.

What did our critic think of PRODUCERS at Gdynia Musical Theater? It’s not the first time, but it’s still a title that the Polish audience isn’t deeply familiar with. ​​​​​​​There are so many inside jokes that it’s hard to count, and even more references to American culture, brutally mocked by Mel Brooks, that can be tricky for Polish viewers to grasp. Nevertheless, the show delivers plenty of laughs.

I had the pleasure of attending for a few days, completely enveloped in the energy that filled the air. I first fell in love with Dubrovnik and this festival 14 years ago, when, as a student, I came here to spend the summer among the hot air, the Adriatic Sea, and a culture beyond imagination.

What a blast that was! The Malta Festival is not just another cultural event; it’s like the cherry on top of a sundae you didn’t know you needed—until you took that first bite.

Let’s kick things off by saying that Toruń is an absolutely fantastic city for a festival, and the Kontakt Festival is nothing short of marvelous. It’s hard to believe this is already the 29th edition, and here I am for the first time. Definitely not my last rodeo!

The opera Don Carlo, composed by Giuseppe Verdi and directed by Michał Znaniecki, is not just about stunning music, though it certainly delivers on that front, but also about a cohesive and engaging story in which the motif of chess plays a key role. Set in the 16th century, the plot weaves together political intrigue and personal drama.

Mark your calendars for a groundbreaking event that blends the worlds of sports and theatre like never before! Join us for the theatrical recreation of the exhilarating semifinal match between Iga Świątek and Naomi Osaka at the 2024 Roland-Garros. This isn’t just any match; it’s a story of determination, resilience, and the sheer will to win!

From the moment the curtain rises on SIX, you're swept into a whirlwind of energy and excitement that hits you like a summer storm. This musical is a bold, colorful celebration of womanhood—and it’s impossible not to feel the sister power radiating from the stage.

As the sun sets over the stunning city of Dubrovnik, the air will soon be filled with the sounds of creativity and inspiration during the 76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival, running from July 10th to August 25th, 2025. This year, the festival embraces a theme that resonates deeply—women. Yes, you heard it right! Female characters, themes, and performances will take center stage, showcasing the incredible talents of both domestic and international artists in a breathtaking array of scenic locations throughout the city.

After a marathon of musical performances, I thought I’d take a breather at the dramatic theatre, hoping for a quiet evening. But lo and behold, I found myself swept away in a whirlwind of emotion and song—who would have thought?

You enter the club, leave your coat, and receive a headset with three simple buttons—on/off, channel, and volume. Excitement builds as you descend the stairs into the play’s venue. Though there are seating options, a huge crowd already stands, each person donning a headset of a different color that signals the channel they're tuned into—be it music or a podcast about slow life.

Monika Radecka just landed on the Wrocław opera scene — and it was a landing. Her debut as Cio-Cio-San in Madame Butterfly at Opera Wrocławska wasn’t just promising — it was powerful.

If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of Natalia Sikora, let me tell you—you’re missing out on something truly extraordinary. This phenomenal artist, who first captured the hearts of Wrocław two decades ago as the youngest winner of the Stage Song Review (Przegląd Piosenki Aktorskiej), has evolved into a fearless and uncompromising force in the music scene.

It wasn’t just a performance. It was a collision of worlds—music, painting, and raw human expression, all unfolding in real-time, feeding off each other, shaping and reshaping before our eyes. Five singers, five musicians, five visual artists. Just the moment. Just art in its purest, most electric form.