How the Classics Cyclically Renew Our Culture Some texts never grow old. Phaedo is Plato’s dialogue about the soul and immortality, but also about how a person can remain calm and inwardly whole in the face of what is inevitable. Socrates, spending his last hours in conversation with friends about what is lasting in a […]
IN THE CIRCLE OF CLASSICAL INDIAN PERFORMANCES ELŻBIETA DZIUK PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION OPENING 24 OCTOBER 2026 · 6:15 PM “GARDZIENICE” GALLERY EXHIBITION ROOMS, THE PALACE AT GARDZIENICE FREE ADMISSION In the Circle of Classical Indian Performances The photographs presented at the exhibition are the result of Elżbieta Dziuk’s long-term photographic projects devoted to the richness […]
As part of the Theatre Evenings in Gardzienice on 26 September (Saturday), we invite you to a unique programme of musical and theatrical performances. ✦ Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare, translated by Antoni Libera Created by Włodzimierz Staniewski Music by Mikołaj Blajda Starring Jarosław Gajewski Stage in Granary Running time: 75 minutes ✦ THE […]
On 29 August (Saturday), we present a series of musical and theatrical performances: ✦ Scenes from The Wedding (WESELE) directed by Włodzimierz Staniewski music by Zygmunt Konieczny Stage in Palace ✦ IPHIGENIA at A… directed by Włodzimierz Staniewski music by Zygmunt Konieczny Stage in Barn Running time: approx. 50 minutes ✦ LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes Performed […]
23 AUGUST – OPEN SUNDAY On 23 August, visit us to the regular event “Open Sunday”, featuring a programme of events directed by Włodzimierz Staniewski. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., visitors and groups coming to our palace-and-park complex will be welcomed and hosted by the Centre’s artistic ensemble: Włodzimierz Staniewski, Mariusz Gołaj, Joanna Holcgreber, […]
A new exhibition has apeared at the Gardzienice Gallery – and it is far from an ordinary display. This is an exhibition whose axis is the past reimagined for the present; whose strength lies in the faces of others – people who are so distant that they somehow become familiar. Stripped of their identities, they […]
During the Gardzienice Theatre Evenings on 26 and 27 June (Friday and Saturday), we invite you to experience two extraordinary musical theatre productions: ✦ “Timon of Athens” by William Shakespeare, translated by Antoni Libera Performance created by: Włodzimierz Staniewski Music: Mikołaj Blajda Featuring Jarosław Gajewski in the title role Granary Stage. Running time: 75 minutes […]
As part of the regular event series entitled “Open Sunday”, we offer Sequence of events directed by Włodzimierz Staniewski. Between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, individuals and groups visiting our palace and park complex will be welcomed and hosted by members of the Centre’s artistic ensemble: Włodzimierz Staniewski, Mariusz Gołaj, Joanna Holcgreber, Anna Maria Dąbrowska, […]
14th International “Generator of Hope” Festival Schedule of the 14th “Generator of Hope” Festival Free ticket reservations 14th “Generator of Hope” Festival Schedule 29–31 May 2026 29 May 2026 (Friday) 18:30–19:00 Festival Opening / Palace 19:00–20:15 “Timon of Athens” – Gardzienice Theatre and Polish Classics Theatre / Stage in Granary 20:30–21:00 “Lysistrata” – graduates […]
Staniewski – “Gardzienice” – Summer Intensive Work Session from August 27th to September 5th 2026 The Centre for Theatre Practices “Gardzienice” will invite around 15 people of diverse ages and nationalities to work, and train intensively with the actors/teachers, musicians/teachers and director/founder (look ‘Twentieth Century Actor Training’ – Alison Hodge, Routledge) for 10 days. The experience will focus on common theatrical work on […]