Leszno, Poland
A play about the mysterious manuscripts of Bruno Schulz, his tragic fate, and the search for the lost "Messiah" - a novel the author managed to smuggle out of the ghetto before his death in 1942.
A musical drama about loneliness and digital isolation. Young Gary locks himself in a dark room and communicates only with virtual characters while struggling with depression and the aggression of those around him.
A witty and touching play about modern men, their fears, friendships, and the search for meaning. Three actors in varied roles.
A multimedia spectacle about photographer and chronicler Edward Baldys, combining his archival photographs with songs from the 1970s and 1980s performed by Wojciech Kurcjusz.
A recital of traditional Jewish songs performed by André Ochodlo opens the Pardes Festival. The programme combines classic Yiddish works with new arrangements and compositions, telling the story of Eastern European Jewish culture.
A musical by students and alumni of a Leszno secondary school about four friends who make a pact with the devil in pursuit of their dreams.
A creative Children's Day: kids aged 5–12 will build the "Three Little Pigs" show from the ground up – from sets to costumes – and perform it on stage with full professional production.