Performance

“The Blue Monster” is a chamber opera for children aged 4 and up — a musical tale based on a play by Carlo Gozzi, the Venetian master of 18th-century commedia dell’arte and the author of The Love for Three Oranges, The Green Bird, and Turandot, among others. The original libretto, written by the composer, uses Gozzi’s play as a point of departure, transporting it into a world close to the contemporary audience through a creative ...

The combination of works by two magnificent composers in one evening is already an extraordinary event! Bringing together Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" with Carl Orff's beloved cantata "Carmina Burana" in a two-part ballet evening guarantees intense emotions. And the fact that these compositions can be "seen" as well as heard promises unforgettable artistic experiences and spiritual sensations.   Choreographers: Jacek Przybyłowicz - ...

Bizet once wrote that if there were no adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil, and supernatural powers in the world, composers would have nothing to write about in their operas. However, this doesn't change the fact that CARMEN – a tale of sexual obsession and inevitable murder driven by love – initially shocked Parisian audiences, unaccustomed to such a bold combination of comedic and tragic elements. The controversial subject matter and the ...

Bizet once wrote that if there were no adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil, and supernatural powers in the world, composers would have nothing to write about in their operas. However, this doesn't change the fact that CARMEN – a tale of sexual obsession and inevitable murder driven by love – initially shocked Parisian audiences, unaccustomed to such a bold combination of comedic and tragic elements. The controversial subject matter and the ...

How does a majestic lion sound, or chirping birds, an elephant, shimmering fish, or a noble swan? Can we musically capture the slowness of a turtle? We can find out in our latest children’s ballet performance, Carnival of the Animals, based on the suite by Camille Saint-Saëns. The composer masterfully and humorously portrays the characteristics of animals—or rather, mostly animals, since one of the miniatures is titled "Pianists." Despite the ...

We invite children to a special Children’s Day celebration at the Grand Theatre in Łódź! On May 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the theatre spaces will be filled with joy, creativity, and great fun. The event program includes activities that will allow the youngest participants to spend time in an active and creative way. Children will take part in movement games as well as set design and art workshops, where they can feel like real ...

We invite you to a special concert by the Children’s Choir of the Grand Theatre in Łódź, which will take place in the Chamber Hall. During this event, the young artists will present a programme featuring well-known and beloved pieces—melodies that have moved audiences for years—as well as original compositions that reflect their sensitivity, creativity, and musical imagination. It is a unique opportunity to hear fresh, youthful interpretations ...