POLAND

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 26, 2025

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?...

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 21, 2025

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...

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 12, 2025

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....

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 07, 2025

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 evolve...

by Natalia Jarczynska - March 31, 2025

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 f...

by Natalia Jarczynska - February 28, 2025

​​​​​​​It’s not a musical, per se, but music breathes through it, shaping the atmosphere, cutting through the silence, and seeping into every moment like an invisible pulse. And that brings me to the key player: Michał Litwiniec. He’s not just composing the soundscape; he is the soundscape. Position...

by Natalia Jarczynska - February 19, 2025

After 20 years of its Broadway debut, our well-known puppets are back with their signature mix of philosophy, humor, and a quest for purpose. They've aged like fine wine – still hilarious, super smart, and more relatable than ever!...

by Natalia Jarczynska - January 29, 2025

It’s not an easy pill to swallow, but this show dives headfirst into the murky waters of toxic relationships and the addictive cycle of loving your tormentor. Can this make for a compelling musical? They tried to do it in Wroclaw’s Capitol....

by Natalia Jarczynska - December 24, 2024

Napoli 1841 is a great piece bringing a spirit of Italy, sun, and holidays. There is sea, great choreographies, freshness, and a flow that makes you feel young and full of life. Is a festive and energetic classical version of Bournonville's ballet, one of the most outstanding works of this remarkabl...

by Natalia Jarczynska - December 22, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SNOW QUEEN at Wroclaw Opera?...