Warsaw, Poland
Och-Teatr is a private theatre in Warsaw, founded by actress Krystyna Janda in 2005. It stages contemporary drama, comedies, and one-person shows, with a strong focus on modern Polish and international repertoire. The venue is closely associated with the Polonia Theatre, also run by Janda, and together they form one of Warsaw's most prominent independent theatre centres.
A comedy by Jiří Havelka directed by Krystyna Janda. At a residents' meeting, the contradictions and quirks of modern society and human character are laid bare.
A comedy by Dobrowolski and Tym about state media, first staged in 1980. The production is full of distinctive characters and sharp satire on the workings of a newspaper editorial office.
A classic comedy by Aleksander Fredro directed by Waldemar Śmigasiewicz. The play about a dispute between Cześnik and Rejent blends traditional humor with a contemporary take on Polish vices and weaknesses.
A theatrical adaptation of Peter Weir's iconic film about an English teacher who inspires elite-school students to rebel against tradition and discover their own passions.
A theatrical adaptation of the Oscar-winning film about the complex relationship between mother and daughter, filled with love, toxicity, and pain. A moving, reflective, and occasionally comic production.
Och-Teatr's virtuosic adaptation of Gombrowicz's masterpiece explores identity, education, and social hierarchies through a grotesque, energetic play with theatrical form.
Gogol's grotesque comedy about a pragmatic approach to marriage, in which wealthy Agafia Tikhonovna must choose from a parade of absurd suitors. Directed by Janusz Gajos.
Director Krystyna Janda's theatrical interpretation of Svetlana Alexievich's book about the soul of homo sovieticus. An adaptation infused with Chekhov's motifs that seeks understanding for those living in New Russia.
Szymon Majewski returns with a new monologue about his relationship with his mother - an intimate, witty and intelligent farewell set against the backdrop of Warsaw's Ochota and the era of communist Poland.
A theatrical performance at Och-Teatr offering a unique perspective on politics and power through the lens of stage art.
A theatre performance at Och-Teatr in Warsaw about a bachelor's club.
A comedy about amateur theatre where preparations for a murder-mystery play premiere spiral into chaos. A show packed with mishaps, blunders, and absurdity.
A criminal comedy-thriller directed by and starring Krystyna Janda as the insufferable Lily. The production features intrigue, humour, and eight vivid characters, with a bumbling inspector and a know-it-all cleaning lady as the unlikely detective duo.
A political farce about a presidential candidate who returns to his hometown to deliver a campaign speech but faces obstacles from rivals at a local community center.
A comedy by Marc Camoletti directed by Krystyna Janda. A discreet housekeeper must navigate the chaos when her employers plan secret affairs in the same house.
A comedy about a London taxi driver who juggles two wives for years until a traffic accident reveals his secret. The play is packed with tangled situations and absurd humour.
Szymon Majewski shares his marriage story in a warm, ironic monologue full of funny moments and candid reflections.
Neil Simon's comedy about two forgotten actors who must reconcile to return to television. A production starring Artur Barciś and Cezary Żak.
Ray Cooney's farce about chaos erupting in a London hospital during the holiday season. Frenetic pacing, unexpected twists, and vivid characters in a production directed by Krystyna Janda.