28.07.2019 Events, Theatre

Birdy

An opera about obsessive fantasies, based on William Wharton’s debut novel.

Al grew up with Birdy in a working-class neighbourhood. Al watches his best friend after the war as PTSD traps Birdy inside his own mind. His magical mind means that his fantasies become his reality. Flashback sequences of their youth help Birdy get back to reality, reveal his mysterious mind, and explore his fascination with all types of birds. Told through vocal lines based on <g class=”gr_ gr_20 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep” id=”20″ data-gr-id=”20″>canary</g> song, and virtuosic physical theatre and trampolining.

Organised in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the Polska Music programme.

Music: Karol Nepelski

Produced by Warsaw Stage Society

Scheduled Events Theatre

Holocaust Memorial Day: Fragments of the Past

Come to the British Library on the 27th of January 2025 for a special event commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day, featuring insightful presentations on the lasting impact of the Holocaust on memory, identity, and culture. Co-organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London.
27 01.2025 Events, History, Literature, News

“A Real Pain” UK cinema release –

Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin deliver standout performances in this highly anticipated film, hitting UK cinemas in January.
13 12.2024 Events, Film

A New play by Łukasz Twarkowski ‘The Employees’

The UK premiere of Olga Ravn's dystopian sci-fi masterpiece arrives in London, marking the highly anticipated debut of a renowned Polish theatre director. This production is supported by the Polish Cultural Institute in London.
16 01.2025 19 01.2025 Theatre