The Golden Bridge

"The Golden Bridge" draws inspiration from classical literature – the tale of Psyche and Cupid from Apuleius's Metamorphoses – and from local legends: the story of Świny Castle and tales of Adelunde. Jacek Wilantewicz creates a world where tradition meets imagination, and each scene takes the form of a fairy-tale miniature.

Handmade puppets come to life on stage. Among the main characters are mythical figures, guides, and good spirits who lead audiences into a universe where time flows unpredictably: a minute can turn into an hour, a day into night, and the ordinary order of things is turned upside down. A princess waits in a golden cage, a king searches for his little ones, and the main heroes strive to restore the natural flow of time.

The performance tells a story of love, courage, and friendship. The titular golden bridge – a symbol of change, hope, and passage – guides audiences through a world where magic mingles with everyday life.

Scenario, direction, puppets, set design: Jacek Wilantewicz
Assistant director: Tamara Yelchaninova
Performance: Tamara Yelchaninova and Jacek Wilantewicz
The performance was created as part of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship Scholarship funded by the Lower Silesian Voivodeship Self-Government budget.