POLAND THEATER SHOWS

by Natalia Jarczynska - July 18, 2024

It all starts with an old-fashioned welcome drink. I mean real old school, from 70 years ago. Vodka, lard spread on bread, and fermented cucumber in a vintage bar with all the newspapers and old songs performed. You're starting to get in the mood!...

by Natalia Jarczynska - July 08, 2024

As summer has already hit us with heat and steam, we all think about the holidays as the school year ends. There are some goodbyes, some tears, and waving bye-bye. There are also some summaries, and I was honored to witness the 15th birthday of a musical school designed with passion, kindness, and w...

by Natalia Jarczynska - July 08, 2024

A comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach, directed by J.J. Polonski, the master of the Polish magical music scene (look at The Beaty and The Beast or Pippin!), which brings the opera feerie into a modern version. Laughter, wild metaphors, fabulous costumes, and a sprinkle of fairy tale magic ar...

by Natalia Jarczynska - June 07, 2024

This review would be awkwardly short but it's extremely difficult to put the feeling into words as this performance shows us how powerful the musical experience can be. I loved of course the lyrics, the plot, the characters, but, oh well, the music here is second to none. Period....

by Natalia Jarczynska - May 30, 2024

Everything invites you to go with the flow. The music, lights, and atmosphere absorb you into the deep cosmos of Bowie's world. It’s like you’re soaring through the air and doing it without effort. When music plays, it seems like gravity doesn't exist. Great vocals combined with the ease and lights ...

by Natalia Jarczynska - May 26, 2024

What did our critic think of CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI at Wroclaw Opera?...

by Natalia Jarczynska - May 26, 2024

What did our critic think of I LOVE CHOPIN at Wroclaw Mime Theatre?...

by Natalia Jarczynska - May 26, 2024

What did our critic think of GOLDEN RECORDS at Capitol Musical Theatre, Wroclaw?...

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 22, 2024

What did our critic think of FRIENDS. THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY at The Kujawsko-Pomorski Music Theatre, Torun?...

by Natalia Jarczynska - April 10, 2024

We all love love stories, even those with Unhappy Ending and there is something comforting with the feeling of moving forward and turning pages. Agnieszka Osiecka was not the most optimistic writer but I love her texts, full of the virtuosity of the word itself and this bitter-magical taste of vulne...