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Experience Barani Kożuszek: A Historical Puppet Performance at Royal Łazienki Museum

Teatr Malabar Hotel revives an 18th-century Warsaw puppeteer's story within the Wodozbiór venue.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Barani Kożuszek," a unique puppet show presented by Teatr Malabar Hotel at the Royal Łazienki Museum. This production brings to life the intriguing tale of a renowned 18th-century Warsaw puppeteer, known for his satirical performances. Explore this captivating fusion of Polish history and artistic puppetry, now staged in the beautifully renovated Wodozbiór, offering an engaging cultural experience for adults.

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Exhibition summary

Experience 'Barani Kożuszek', a captivating puppet performance by Teatr Malabar Hotel, bringing to life the story of an 18th-century puppeteer beloved by audiences. The show is presented in the newly renovated Wodozbiór venue and is suitable for adults.

Curatorial context

The Royal Łazienki Museum invites visitors to "Barani Kożuszek," a unique puppet show performed by the Teatr Malabar Hotel. This production revives the story of a popular 18th-century Warsaw puppeteer, known for his satirical performances using a small guillotine to 'behead' dolls representing perceived traitors of the homeland during the Four-Year Sejm. The performance is based on the historical short story "Barani Kożuszek" by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, first published in 1881, and draws from accounts of the puppeteer's life and his unique theatre, which was even immortalized in the drawings of Jan Piotr Norblin. The performance features Marcin Bartnikowski and Marcin Bikowski, who are also credited with the set design and text, alongside Marcin Bartnikowski serving as the artistic director of Teatr Malabar Hotel. The theatre itself, founded in 2009, draws its name from Witkacy's works and focuses on form, plastic theatre, and puppetry, aiming for an abstract space of theatrical exploration. This special presentation of "Barani Kożuszek" takes place in the newly renovated Wodozbiór, offering audiences a glimpse into historical street theatre within a restored cultural heritage site.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the 'Barani Kożuszek' performance is free of charge. Due to limited seating, advance reservations are required by emailing [email protected].

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 5, 2019 – Dec 10, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The performance features actors and creators Marcin Bartnikowski and Marcin Bikowski, who also contributed to the set design and text. The concept and coordination were handled by Joanna Szumańska.
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