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Experience 'Wiosna by Bruno Schulz': A Theatrical Performance at the Royal Łazienki Museum

This unique production reimagines Schulz's work, delving into themes of hope, youth, and societal change.

The Royal Łazienki Museum presented 'Wiosna' (Spring), a captivating theatrical performance inspired by Bruno Schulz. Produced by Teatr Malabar Hotel, this adaptation delves into universal concepts such as hope, revolution, youth, and love. It offers a modern interpretation of Schulz's short story, exploring ambitions for a better world.

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Exhibition summary

A theatrical performance titled 'Wiosna' (Spring) was presented at the Royal Łazienki Museum, based on the writings of Bruno Schulz. The production explored themes of hope, revolution, youth, sexuality, and love, adapted from Schulz's short story.

Curatorial context

The Royal Łazienki Museum hosted a theatrical performance titled 'Wiosna' (Spring), presented by Teatr Malabar Hotel and based on the short story by the renowned writer, painter, and graphic artist Bruno Schulz. The production, which took place on December 14 and 15, 2019, was realized by Marcin Bartnikowski and Marcin Bikowski, lecturers at the A. Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy. The performance interpreted Schulz's "Spring" as a dream about hope, revolution, youth, sexuality, and love, interwoven with the desire to build a better world. The creators described it as a modern séance within a panopticon, where the ambition to create through animating inert matter is re-examined. The production received funding through a creative scholarship awarded to Marcin Bikowski and a scholarship from the ZAiKS Authors' Association. The performance was noted for its exploration of social and political themes, using Schulz's characteristic style to address universal concepts. The creators aimed to capture the naive belief in a revolutionary journey, hoping to avoid the mistakes of the past. The piece was scheduled for further performances in the spring of 2020.

Admission and ticket notes

The performance was realized with funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the ZAiKS Authors' Association. Further performance dates were planned for Spring 2020. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 14, 2019 – Dec 15, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The performance 'Wiosna' was by Teatr Malabar Hotel, created by Marcin Bartnikowski and Marcin Bikowski, with coordination by Joanna Szumańska from the Royal Łazienki Museum. It is based on the works of Bruno Schulz.
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