The Bat, or Duality - Based on the Work of Joanna Kulmowa
Teatr im. Stanisława Ignacego Witkiewicza, Zakopane, Poland
A theatrical production created on the initiative of theatre actors Joanna Banasik and Krzysztof Najbor as part of the Actors' Proposals Stage.
"The Bat, or Duality" is a theatrical performance based on the work of Joanna Kulmowa - poet, writer, librettist, and actress. The stage features lesser-known poems, epigrams, mini-dramas, and excerpts from the autobiography "Ciułanie siebie", united by Kulmowa's characteristic fantasy, wit, and apocalyptic dark humour. The performance is accompanied by reflective music performed live by a four-member ensemble.
The closed premiere took place on 16 April 2021, the public premiere on 11 June 2021 at Scene A. Bazakbala in Kawiarnia Witkacy.
Cast: Joanna Banasik, Krzysztof Najbor
Musical ensemble: Jerzy Chruściński (keyboards), Marcin Chryczyk (bass guitar), Kamil Cudzich (drums), Maciej Gruchacz (guitar)
Direction: Joanna Banasik, Krzysztof Najbor | Screenplay: Joanna Banasik | Set design: Rafał Zawistowski | Music: Jerzy Chruściński | Collaboration: Jolanta Solska | Sound: Natalia Sosna | Lighting: Kalamarapaxa | Production collaboration: Arkadiusz Kudła










