Timeline of the Grotowski Institute / 2018

1–31 January

Alamkottu Kalari Sangham, Trivandrum, India

Intensive Winter Kalarippayattu Practice in India

Workshop with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair (Kalari Studio)

15 January

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Un’ora con Jerzy Grotowski

Screening of the documentary, introduced by Katarzyna Woźniak

The event was held to mark 19 years since Jerzy Grotowski’s death.

19 January

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Verbatim on the Screen

Lecture by Krzysztof Kopka as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

Special guest: Ewa Straburzyńska

20 January

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Meeting Place

Workshop with Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

25–28 January

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Caesarean Section: Essays on Suicide

Performances by Teatr ZAR

8–9 February

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Krapp’s Last Tape

Performances by Alessandro Curti

14–15 February

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

The War Dilogy: Things Will Work Out Somehow – On Robots

Performances by Teatr Grupa

16 February

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

‘Level Zero’: Actor’s work at the Teatr.doc

Meeting with Evgeny Kazachkov, hosted by Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

17 February

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Meeting Place

Workshop with Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

17 February

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Kalarippayattu

Open training session with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair and Justyna Rodzińska-Nair (Kalari Studio)

17–18 February

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Field of Play – the Stage of Battle

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

18–20 February

New Delhi, India

Caesarean Section: Essays on Suicide

Performances by Teatr ZAR at the Theatre Olympics 2018 in India

2–4 March

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Martial Partnering

Workshop with Jakub Gontarski and Agnieszka Rybak

8–9 March

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Womenstate: Chorus for One Actress

Performances by Collectif Kobietostan

14–18 March

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Forgetting the Body

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

15–18 March

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Earth – Song

Workshop with Natalya Polovynka

16 March

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Dramaturgy of the World: Where is Drama?

Lecture by Luba Strizhak, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

16 March

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

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Performance by Marta Grygier

17 March

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Meeting Place

Workshop with Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

17 March

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Kalarippayattu

Open training session with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair and Justyna Rodzińska-Nair (Kalari Studio)

17 March

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Brudło from Wąchabno

Theatrical investigation by Alicja Brudło and Weronika Fibich

23–24 March

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Camille

Performances by Kamila Klamut in collaboration with Mariana Sadovska

24 March

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Simulacrum and Utopia

Performative essay by Iwona Konecka

24–25 March

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Field of Play – the Stage of Battle

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

6–7 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Troas

Performances by Teatr Andra

9–10 April

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Reflection

Performances by Jubilo Foundation at Penitantiary No 1 in Wrocław

10 April

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Unlocking: Between Theatre and Social Reintegration

Panel discussion with the creators of the Unlocking project and invited guests, chaired by Jarosław Fret

13 April

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Teatr.doc and the Kremlin Theatre: Theatricality in Russian Political Life

Lecture by Wacław Radziwinowicz, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

13 April

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

The War Dilogy: Utopia

Performance by Teatr Grupa

14 April

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Meeting Place

Workshop with Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre, a core course of the Open University of Research

14 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Kalarippayattu

Open training session with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair and Justyna Rodzińska-Nair (Kalari Studio)

19–21 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Angry Man: Variations in Defence of Anger

Performances by Studio Matejka

20–26 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Voice and Body: The Sung and Spoken Voice

Workshop with Jorge Parente, assisted by Zoé Ogeret

21–22 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Field of Play – the Stage of Battle

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

23 April

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

The Lotus in the Sea of Fire

Lecture by Prof Grzegorz Ziółkowski, as part of The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation, an authorial semester of the Open University of Research

26 April

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

#[+#@!? (The R Word)

Performance by Teatr Układ Formalny

27 April

Centrum Kultury Akademickiej i Inicjatyw Lokalnych Czasoprzestrzeń, Wrocław

Mother Courage Screams

Performance by Teatr Układ Formalny

27 April – 1 May

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Spring Kalari

Kalarippayattu workshop with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair (Studio Kalari)

28 April

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

The Enemy’s Cosmetique

Performance by Teatr Układ Formalny

29 April

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

All=Gods in Blood

Performance by Teatr Układ Formalny

3–5 May

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Earth – Song

Workshop with Natalya Polovynka

7 May

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

In the Face of Defeat

Lecture by Prof Grzegorz Ziółkowski, as part of The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation, an authorial semester of the Open University of Research

9–13 May

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

From Embers to a Flame

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak, assisted by Karolina Brzęk and Joanna Kaczmarek (Kokyu Studio)

10–11 May

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Krapp’s Last Tape

Performances by Alessandro Curti

14 May

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

Grotowski of His Day

In conversation with Dariusz Kosiński on his book Farsy-misteria. Przedstawienia Jerzego Grotowskiego w Teatrze 13 Rzędów (1959–1960) (Farces/Mystery Plays: Jerzy Grotowski’s Productions at the Theatre of 13 Rows, 1959‒1960), hosted by Monika Blige

16 May

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Krapp’s Last Tape

Performance by Alessandro Curti

19–20 May

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Field of Play – the Stage of Battle

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

21 May

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

The Sparks

Lecture by Prof Grzegorz Ziółkowski, as part of The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation, an authorial semester of the Open University of Research

22–23 May

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Welcome to My House: A Meditation on ‘The Woman in the Dunes’

Performances by Zarzewie Foundation

31 May

Pszczyna

Caesarean Section: Essays on Suicide

Performance by Teatr ZAR, as part of Theatre Machine Festival

1 June

Pszczyna

Camille

Performance by Kamila Klamut in collaboration with Mariana Sadovska, as part of Theatre Machine Festival

1–9 June

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Liquid Way To Action: Before We Are Swallowed…

Studio Matejka workshop with Matej Matejka and the Secret Collective

1–2 June

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Verbatim

Premiere of performance by work group created as part of the Open University of Research

3 June

Barge moored by the waterfront boulevard, Wrocław

Moscow–Petushki

Performance by Jacek Zawadzki

4 June

Cinema Room, the Grotowski Institute

The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation

Panel discussion on Grzegorz Ziółkowski’s book Okrutny teatr samospaleń. Protesty samobójcze w ogniu i ich echa w kulturze współczesnej (The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation: Suicide protests in flames and their echoes in contemporary culture), featuring the author and Prof Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Koschany, Prof Krzysztof Podemski, hosted by Monika Blige; as part of The Cruel Theatre of Self-immolation, an authorial semester of the Open University of Research

4 June

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Hantio

Performance by Jacek Zawadzki

5 June

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Deus ex machina

Performance by Jacek Zawadzki

6–8 June

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Ruth… Behind the Veil

Performances by Anna Zubrzycki, directed by Monika Braun

19 June

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Camille

Performance by Kamila Klamut in collaboration with Mariana Sadovska

23–24 June

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Field of Play – the Stage of Battle

Workshop with Przemysław Błaszczak (Kokyu Studio)

30 June – 8 July

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

8th Summer School of Studio Kalari

Workshops of Indian martial art Kalarippayattu and Indian classical dance theatre Kathakali

Leaders: Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair (Studio Kalari) and Mario Barzaghi (Teatro dell’Albero)

6–7 July

Delphi, Greece

The Return of Dionysos: Tribute to Theodoros Terzopoulos

Speeches Wrestling with Memory by Jarosław Fret and My Experience of the Method of Theodoros Terzopoulos by Przemysław Błaszczak

1–24 July

Na Grobli Studio and Brzezinka, the Grotowski Institute

On Simple Performative Practice

Residency of Performer Persona Project

18–22 July

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Passage

Laboratory with Marco Balbi Dipalma, held as part of THE SUN The School of Rena Mirecka

16–29 July

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Residency of students from the California Institute of the Arts, artistic guidance Galiana & Nikolchev Company

29 July – 5 August

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Earth – Song

Workshop with Natalya Polovynka

21–25 August

Molise Rotello, Italy

Martial Art and Theatre Art

Kalarippayattu workshop with Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair (Kalari Studio) and Kathakali workshop with Mario Barzaghi (Teatro dell’ Albero)

26 August – 5 September

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Dance of Likeness: Traditions Within Me

Workshop with Matej Matejka, Sam Alty and members of Studio Matejka

12–16 September

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Passage

Laboratory with Marco Balbi Dipalma, held as part of THE SUN The School of Rena Mirecka

27 September

Rzeszów University, Rzeszów

Zbigniew Osiński: Sources, Inspirations, Contexts

Panel discussion with Jarosław Fret, Irena Jun, Prof Katarzyna Osińska, Lech Raczak, Prof Tadeusz Kornaś, Aneta Adamska, chaired by Anna Jamrozek-Sowa, as part of Memory Sources: Szajna – Grotowski – Kantor Festival

28 September

Maska Theatre, Rzeszów

Anhelli: Oratorio

Concert by Teatr ZAR, as part of Memory Sources: Szajna – Grotowski – Kantor Festival

29 September

Przedmieście Theatre, Rzeszów

Farces/Mystery Plays

In conversation with Dariusz Kosiński on his book Farsy-misteria: Przedstawienia Jerzego Grotowskiego w Teatrze 13 Rzędów (1959–1960) (Farces/Mystery Plays: Jerzy Grotowski’s Productions at the Theatre of 13 Rows, 1959‒1960), chaired by Monika Blige, as part of Memory Sources: Szajna – Grotowski – Kantor Festival

29 September

Lviv, Ukraine

Anhelli: Oratorio

Concert by Teatr ZAR, as part of The Tree of Tradition Festival, organized by Word and Voice Centre

8–9 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

No One Meets (Not) Anyone

Work demonstrations by Aleksandra Kugacz-Semerci and Mertcan Semerci

12 October

Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room, the Grotowski Institute

Opening of the Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room

16 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

A Short History of the Theatre in Europe

In conversation with Prof Józef Kelera on his book Krótka historia teatru w Europie. Tom pierwszy (A Short History of the Theatre in Europe, volume 1), hosted by Prof Janusz Degler

16–21 October

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Voice and Body: The Sung and Spoken Voice

Workshop with Jorge Parente, assisted by Zoé Ogeret

16–20 October

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Workshop with Kameron Steele, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

20 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

The Suzuki Method of Actor Training in Practice

Work demonstration by Kameron Steele, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

20–21 October

Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room, the Grotowski Institute

Non-fiction Theatre

Open workshop with Krzysztof Kopka as part of Documentary Theatre project

22–26 October

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Butoh Dance

Workshop with Daisuke Yoshimoto, assisted by Megumi Wasaka, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

22–26 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Voice and Body: The Sung and Spoken Voice

Workshop with Jorge Parente, assisted by Zoé Ogeret

27 October

Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

I’m Already on the Right Track

Concert by Teatr ZAR and invited guests to mark 15 years since the premiere of its Gospels of Childhood

28–29 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Krapp’s Last Tape

Performances by Alessandro Curti

29 October

Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room, the Grotowski Institute

Never Knew such Silence

In conversation with Alessandro Curti and Jarosław Fret

30 October

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Camille

Performance by Kamila Klamut in collaboration with Mariana Sadovska

3 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Womenstate: Chorus for One Actress

Performance by Collectif Kobietostan

4 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Maria K.

Performance by Kobietostan Collective and Impro Theatre Group from Prison Krzywaniec

5–8 November

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Aikido: Enemy as a Partner

Workshop with Piotr Masztalerz and Przemysław Błaszczak, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

7–9 November

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Tomoe Butoh Method

Workshop with Kagaya Sanae and Irisawa Satahiko of Tomoe Shizune & Hakutobo, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

9–16 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Meyerhold’s Theatre Biomechanics

Workshop with Alexey Levinskiy, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

10 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Tomoe Butoh Method

Work demonstration by Tomoe Shizune & Hakutobo, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

12–16 November

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

The Method of Theodoros Terzopoulos

Workshop with Savvas Stroumpos (Attis Theatre) , as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

13 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

The Return of Dionysus

In conversation with Theodoros Terzopoulos on his book Powrót Dionizosa (The Return of Dionysus), hosted Monika Blige, and work demonstration by the Attis Theatre’s actor Savvas Stroumpos, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

16 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Meyerhold’s Theatre Biomechanics

Work demonstration by Alexey Levinskiy, as part of Actor’s Hub: Japanese Traces

16–18 November

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

I Am

Jubilo Foundation’s workshop with Diego Pileggi

17–18 November

Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room, the Grotowski Institute

Non-fiction Theatre

Work session with Krzysztof Kopka, as part of Documentary Theatre project

20–22 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Beyond the Horizon

Programme of films selected from the 2017 and 2018 Faito Doc Festival and the 2017 Best of International Short Films Festival

22–23 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski Institute

Anamnesis

Concerts by Teatr ZAR and invited guests

24 November

Laboratory Theatre Space, the Grotowski

Sounds from the Winds and Mountains

Armenian folk songs by Kerovpyan Trio from the Kotchnak Ensemble

24–26 November

Na Grobli Studio, the Grotowski Institute

Medeas: On Getting Across

Performances by Teatr ZAR

29 November – 2 December

Centennial Hall, Wrocław

27th Wrocław Good Book Fair

8–9 December

Ludwik Flaszen Reading Room, the Grotowski Institute

Non-fiction Theatre

Second work session with Krzysztof Kopka

12 December

Bouffes du Nord Theatre, Paris, France

Anamnesis

Concert by Teatr ZAR and invited guests

13–15 December

Bouffes du Nord Theatre, Paris, France

Medeas: On Getting Across

Performances by Teatr ZAR

14 December

Bouffes du Nord Theatre, Paris, France

Akropolis

Screening of a Laboratory Theatre performance, introduced by Georges Banu and Jarosław Fret