A beautiful Indian fairy tale about love whose power transcends death. Legendary ballet star Natalia Makarova staged La Bayadère at the Bolshoi Theatre , following the finest examples from St. Petersburg. She meticulously recreated and refined the original choreographic version by the great Marius Petipa from 1877, while preserving his unparalleled choreography of the Kingdom of the Shades scene – one of the phenomenal aspects of classical ballet. She created her La Bayadère first for the American Ballet Theatre in New York and then performed it several times with the finest classical dance companies. This colorful, romantic spectacle captivates with its grandeur, is deeply moving, and leaves a lasting impression. It is full of soloistic displays and magnificent ensemble scenes. It is a perfect test of the academic artistry of any ballet company, including the Polish National Ballet and its leading soloists.

La Bayadère

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Joint activities for children and adults that develop their musical, dance, and artistic imaginations. These sessions help discover children's dormant talents and build intergenerational bonds. These musical activities, exploring the world of sound and movement, are led by charismatic guides – instrumentalists and ballet masters.

Family fun in Wielki

Sunday concerts for families with children, encouraging entire families to experience music together. In the friendly atmosphere and space of the Redutowe Rooms, children can take their first steps as little music lovers and discover the most beautiful works of musical literature.

Big for the little ones

Verdi's last work, in the popular tradition, is a lighthearted comedy about a fat drunkard who cynically seduces two women and is severely punished by them. However, when one carefully examines the Shakespearean original and carefully analyzes the extraordinary richness of the musical motifs, one discovers a darker undercurrent to this mysterious work, which the aged, accomplished composer consciously wrote as a farewell to his immense legacy, his own impressive life, and the world he philosophically viewed as the creator's painful joke on people and their actions. Reaching this undercurrent and revealing its supreme artistic beauty seems worth departing from the stereotype of a protagonist supposedly engaged solely in enjoying the remnants of the pleasures of table and bed, and in fairground clowning.

Falstaff

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The beloved story of Cinderella told through music and dance. We invite children and their guardians to a ballet performance presented on the Chamber Stage of the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera, choreographed by Antonio Lanzo, performed by young ballet students from the Roman Turczynowicz Secondary Ballet School in Warsaw.

Cinderella

A special evening dedicated to the memory of Gustaw Holoubek. Following a tradition spanning over a decade, we invite you to experience the work of one of the greatest Polish actors of all time. This time, we will explore his artistry, recalling excerpts from his great performances, recorded by the Television Theatre. This collage , composed by Maciej Wojtyszka, will lead us into a world of masterful theatre and magnificent acting, providing an opportunity to reflect on the essence of the performing arts.

Gustaw Holoubek in memoriam

In 2020, the National Opera in Warsaw celebrated the 55th anniversary of the reconstruction of its historic home on Teatralny Square. The ambitious project of raising the theatre from ruins was completed 20 years after the war, with the grand opening of the modernized Grand Theatre on November 19, 1965. Shortly thereafter, the Warsaw Opera ensemble, including its distinguished choir, moved in from its temporary home on Nowogrodzka Street.

Chorus Opera

Detective Bemol will introduce children to the world of music, full of excitement and challenges. Together, they will discover the musical secrets of the Grand Theatre – National Opera, learn the sounds of instruments playing in the orchestra, and – as befits little detectives – solve many musical puzzles. Magnifying glass in hand, and let's set off on a musical mission!

Detective Bemol on the Trail of Sounds

A new initiative by Krzysztof Pastor, director of the Polish National Ballet, is an attempt to bridge the gap between the work of ballet schools and the quantitative and qualitative expectations of our theaters. Therefore, we have created a ten-person junior group at the Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera ballet company. The members will work separately for a year or two, honing their technical and artistic skills to achieve the qualifications necessary for eventual regular employment with the PBN or another Polish ballet company. Selected juniors, primarily students of Polish ballet schools, will receive special mentoring from experienced PBN artists during this period. We will also provide them with master classes led by invited international ballet masters. They will participate in dedicated artistic programs on our chamber stage, which will then be presented in other theaters across the country, as well as in daily activities across the PBN and in our theater's ballet performances. Over time, they will have the opportunity to join the PBN company or apply for positions with other theaters.

Juvenalia 5

A series of workshops for visually impaired people and their companions, focusing on conversations about the theatre of the past and its history. Workshops are prepared by Theatre Museum staff, drawing on the sculpture collection. During these workshops, we not only share knowledge but also provide direct access to many valuable artifacts from our collections. This allows visitors to "touch" the history of Polish theatre and the personal stories of extraordinary individuals.

Touch the theater

This is a musical tale based on Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale. A story told through songs. Whether we are little Thumbelina or the mighty Goliath, our dreams, imagination, and need for closeness, to be noticed and appreciated are the same. Our emotions and experiences have no dimensions. They are equally important to each of us, and sometimes they overwhelm us. This concert was created with the youngest audiences in mind, but those slightly older will also be invited on this fairytale, musical journey. After all, even in adulthood, there are times when we feel small. Each of us is Thumbelina from time to time and would like to live in a nutshell... A host of extraordinary characters will tell us about this in their songs, including the titular Thumbelina, Toad, Mole, Mouse, and Swallow.

Thumbelina

The modern form of the performance, reminiscent of an educational game, is sure to engage even the most discerning audience member in a shared adventure into the extraordinary world of opera. The greatest hits performed by the W. Skoraczewski Artos Children's Choir serve as a compass on this musical journey. This performance is perfect for both young music lovers and children taking their first steps in opera.

What fun at the opera!

Robert Bondara's production will be a modern tale of the future, steeped in the aesthetics of neo-noir cinema. It will also be a journey through the world of archetypes, as it draws on centuries-old fantasy, exemplified by the idea of ​​the golem and the figure of Frankenstein, the creation of artificial life. This ballet also offers an opportunity to reflect on highly topical themes: what does it mean to be human in the age of artificial intelligence? What is the boundary between the natural and the artificial, the human and the inhuman?

Androids

What's it like to work on the main stage before the curtain rises? The Open Rehearsal program is a unique opportunity for organized groups from primary and secondary schools to watch a fragment of a musical rehearsal. Artists reveal a glimpse of the performance, inviting students into their creative world.

Open trial

An interactive way to introduce children to the magical atmosphere of the world of opera. Through games and activities, participants can learn about the various musical instruments that make up a symphony orchestra and recognize different types of human voices.

Seekers of operatic sounds

The director's motto for this striking production is a phrase taken from Nirvana frontman Curt Cobain's farewell letter: "It's better to burn out than to fade away." Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata , in Mariusz Treliński's staging, is a spectacle about a star who burns out in its own light. In the director's interpretation, Verdi's masterpiece becomes a portrait of the artistic community.

La Traviata

An encounter with music and opera in the form of an interactive game for organized groups. A long journey through musical lands awaits us. During the tour, we'll learn opera and ballet curiosities, and we won't forget the orchestra and the mysterious sounds of the theater. This is a wonderful adventure, perfect for a first-time opera visit, but true music lovers will also have a chance to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise.

Musical journeys in the Great

Concerts where children perform for their peers are a unique experience for both artists and listeners. Music performed by children can be truly powerful and have a profound impact on the development of a society open to culture and art. Thanks to such events, the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera becomes a place where young children can become true artists. 

Little ones for the little ones

What is opera? How and when did it originate? Why might it be of interest to everyone? During this meeting, we will explore the secrets of one of the most fascinating musical forms: opera. It is a unique combination of words, music, visual art, movement, gesture, and acting. The opera lesson will also provide an opportunity to listen to a short live concert performed by opera soloists and talk with real artists!

Belcanto, or knowledge about opera

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La Bayadère

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Family fun in Wielki

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Big for the little ones

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Falstaff

Polish National Opera

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Cinderella

Polish National Opera

Gustaw Holoubek in memori...

Polish National Opera

Chorus Opera

Polish National Opera

Detective Bemol on the Tr...

Polish National Opera

Juvenalia 5

Polish National Opera

Touch the theater

Polish National Opera

Thumbelina

Polish National Opera

What fun at the opera!

Polish National Opera

Androids

Polish National Opera

Open trial

Polish National Opera

Seekers of operatic sound...

Polish National Opera

La Traviata

Polish National Opera

Musical journeys in the G...

Polish National Opera

Little ones for the littl...

Polish National Opera

Belcanto, or knowledge ab...

Polish National Opera

Delusions

Polish National Opera